How Much Does a Party Wall Agreement cost?
THE EXPECTED HOURS AND COSTS FOR A PARTY WALL AGREEMENT WOULD BE:
TWO APPOINTED SURVEYORS
Project Type | Building Owners Surveyor | Adjoining Owners Surveyor | Total Cost (per agreement) |
---|---|---|---|
Loft Conversion | 6 to 8 hours £900 to £1200 | 6 to 8 hours £900 to £1200 | £1800 to £2400 |
Extension | 8 to 10 hours £1200 to £1500 | 8 to 10 hours £1200 to £1500 | £2400 to £3000 |
New Build | 10 to 12 hours £1500 to £1800 | 10 to 12 hours £1500 to £1800 | £3000 to £3600 |
Basement | 12 to 18 hours £1800 to £2700 | 12 to 18 hours £1800 to £2700 | £3600 to £5400 |
Assumes an hourly rate of £150 per hour.
AGREED SURVEYOR
Project Type | Agreed Surveyor | Total Cost (per agreement) |
---|---|---|
Loft Conversion | 6 to 8 hours | £900 to £1200 |
Extension | 8 to 10 hours | £1200 to £1500 |
New Build | 10 to 12 hours | £1500 to £1800 |
Basement | 12 to 18 hours | £1800 to £2700 |
Assumes an hourly rate of £150 per hour.
The number of hours involved will depend on:
- The quality and completeness of the design information
- The complexity of the project
- The level of risk of damage on the adjoining property
- The quality and completeness of the draft award and schedule of condition prepared by the building owners surveyor
- Whether a matter has had to be referred to the Third Surveyor
It should be noted that there is no upper limit on the costs, as long as fees are reasonable.
Once the awards are agreed the surveyors will apportion the “reasonable” fees. In usual circumstances fees will be payable by the building owner.
WHAT IF SURVEYORS FEES ARE NOT REASONABLE?
If there is concern over the fees then the matter may be referred to the third surveyor for a determination.
If an award is served containing unreasonable fees then it may be appealed, in the County Court, within 14 days of being served.
This action can incur additional cost, we always recommend that specialist advice is sought before referring a matter to the third surveyor or appealing an award.
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