Building Owner – Surv Design

Planning a Build? Don’t Let the Party Wall Act Hold You Back.

If you’re about to build near or on a shared wall, boundary, or close to another property — the Party Wall Act 1996 may apply. But don’t stress — we’ll guide you through it, serve the correct notices, and make sure your project stays on track and above board.

Planning a Build? Don’t Let the Party Wall Act Hold You Back

🧠 “I Just Want to Build. But Now There’s Legal Paperwork, Neighbours, and Notices?”

Sound familiar? You’re ready to kick off your extension, loft conversion, or internal work… but someone mentioned “party wall agreements” and suddenly things feel complicated.

Do I really need to notify the neighbour?
What if they kick off or don’t respond?
Is this going to delay everything?

We get it. The Act sounds formal and a bit scary — but handled properly, it’s straightforward and totally manageable.

🛠️ What We Do for Building Owners

At SurvDesign, we support Building Owners just like you — making sure everything is legal, clear, and neighbour-friendly.

Here’s how we help:

✅ Initial assessment — do you actually need to serve notice? We’ll tell you.
✅ Prepare and serve Party Wall Notices — the right format, at the right time.
✅ Schedule of Condition Reports — so everyone’s protected before work begins.
✅ Act as your appointed surveyor — and keep everything moving.
✅ Manage responses — even if the neighbour’s awkward or ignores it.
✅ Handle the Party Wall Award if needed — keeping your build on track.

🙋‍♂️ Your Questions, Answered

“Can I just do the work without telling them?”
Not legally — and it could lead to serious delays or disputes. We’ll handle it properly and smoothly.

“What if my neighbour ignores the notice?”
No problem. After 14 days, we proceed through the formal surveyor route. You’ll be fully covered.

“What if they object?”
We’ll step in, assess their concerns, and act as a fair and experienced voice to keep things civil — and progressing.

“Is this going to hold up my build?”
Handled early and efficiently, it won’t. We move quickly, and we know how to avoid the usual pitfalls.

✨ Life After SurvDesign

The notices are served. The neighbours are informed. Your legal obligations are ticked off. Now, you can focus on building — not arguing or worrying.
You’ve got a surveyor on your side who knows the law, knows how to handle people, and genuinely wants your project to succeed.

We Are Proudly Rated 5 Stars on Google

Kevin is flexible, listens to what has been asked. He is knowlegeable about ideas and suggestions and gives you leave options. The plans were clear to read and were done to a professional high standard. If you live in Essex and want a good value price then Kevin is the man to contact. My plans were submitted on Monday as the price is going out and they were done in a timely manner.

Deni Nygate

Essex, UK

Excellent service from Kev and Millie at Surv Essex. Would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Elizabeth Szkolny

London, UK

Thank you Kev for making a stressful process much easier! We are very grateful for your time and help!

Charlotte Manson

Kent, UK

Our Eco-Friendly Approach

At Surv Design, sustainability isn’t a buzzword — it’s built into how we work. From the moment we survey your home, we’re committed to minimising waste, reducing emissions, and designing with the future in mind.

We use advanced LiDAR scanning to reduce travel and eliminate wasteful site methods. Our entire workflow is digital — no paper plans, no printer clutter. We recommend low-impact design choices where possible and proudly collaborate with like-minded professionals who share our green values. Even our day-to-day operations are carbon-conscious, from remote meetings to green energy in our workspace.

We’re designing more than drawings — we’re shaping a more sustainable future for homes across the entire South East region of the UK.

Let’s be honest — dealing with planning drawings and council forms probably isn’t what you dreamed of when you imagined improving your home.

That’s where I come in.

I’m Kev Miller, Ive spent the last 28 years helping property owners, builders, and professionals navigate the technical side of construction.

I’ve provided architectural services, structural calculations, and land registry compliant drawings to clients across London and the Home Counties in the South East of the UK.

When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a architectural design team — you’re working with local experts who know the system, speaks the council’s language, and genuinely cares about getting your project moving forward.

This is your home. We’re just here to help you build it right.

Meet Kev Miller, Founder. Problem Solver

Let’s be honest — dealing with planning drawings and council forms probably isn’t what you dreamed of when you imagined improving your home.

That’s where I come in.

I’m Kev Miller, Ive spent the last 28 years helping property owners, builders, and professionals navigate the technical side of construction.

I’ve provided architectural services, structural calculations, and land registry compliant drawings to clients across London and the Home Counties in the South East of the UK.

This is your home. We’re just here to help you build it right.