Business Details
30 Years
experience
Specialist Party Wall Surveyors in Wimbledon
Alan Riley Associates, established in 1996, has built a reputation as a trusted provider of specialist party wall surveying services. With over 25 years of dedicated experience in party wall matters, our team combines deep technical expertise with practical problem-solving to guide clients through the complexities of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Our unique fixed-price service ensures transparency and cost-effectiveness, having successfully completed over 2,000 projects for homeowners, architects, developers, and businesses across South West London, West London, and Surrey.We prioritise clear communication and proactive neighbour engagement to prevent disputes and delays, offering tailored solutions for loft conversions, extensions, and basement excavations. Our director, Alan Riley MFPWS, brings 40 years of chartered surveying and architectural experience, including consultancy roles with leading firms like Party Walls Limited. We maintain membership with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, adhering to rigorous professional standards while delivering accessible, client-focused advice that balances legal compliance with practical outcomes.
Services
Party Wall Surveying
Schedules of Condition
Party Wall Awards
Compliance Consultation
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of specialist experience in party wall matters
- Our unique fixed-price service ensures cost transparency
- Director Alan Riley MFPWS brings 40 years of chartered surveying expertise
- We've completed over 2,000 party wall projects since 1996
- Proven track record in resolving disputes under the Party Wall Act 1996
Associations and certifications
- Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors
What people say
Prompt service
Excellent service
Swift turnaround
Professional expertise
Clear communication
Services
Party Wall Surveying
Specialist party wall surveying services covering compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. We advise on notice requirements, prepare schedules of condition, and draft party wall awards. Our expertise ensures legal compliance while minimising neighbour disputes for residential and commercial developments.
Schedules of Condition
Detailed documentation of property conditions prior to construction work. Our schedules protect building owners and adjoining properties by recording existing defects. This essential service forms part of party wall agreements and dispute resolution processes under the 1996 Act.
Party Wall Awards
Formal dispute resolution under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. We prepare legally binding awards when neighbour consent isn't obtained. Our awards specify work parameters, access rights, and compensation arrangements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while protecting all parties' interests.
Compliance Consultation
Expert guidance on party wall legislation compliance. We advise architects, developers, and homeowners on notice procedures, boundary definitions, and excavation requirements. Our consultation service prevents legal issues and ensures smooth project progression through early identification of potential conflicts.
Dispute Resolution
Professional mediation between building owners and adjoining parties. We facilitate agreements through transparent communication and legal expertise. Our approach prioritises amicable solutions while maintaining statutory compliance, reducing the need for formal awards and associated costs.
People
Alan Riley
Party Wall Surveyor
Chartered surveyor and architect with 40 years' experience. Member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors since 1996. Specialises in party wall matters across London and Surrey. Consultant to Party Walls Limited since 2016.
Questions
What party wall services do you offer?
We provide schedules of condition, party wall awards, compliance advice, and dispute resolution services for residential and commercial developments under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
How much do your party wall services cost?
We operate a unique fixed-price service with transparent costs. Prices vary based on project complexity but include no hidden fees for standard party wall matters.
Do I need a party wall surveyor?
If your building work involves party walls, boundary walls, or excavations near neighbouring properties, our expert advice ensures legal compliance and prevents potential disputes.
How do you resolve party wall disputes?
We facilitate neighbour communication, prepare schedules of condition, and draft legally binding awards when required. Our approach prioritises amicable solutions while protecting all parties' legal rights.
Which areas do you cover?
We serve Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Southfields, Earlsfield, Tooting, Putney, Merton, Raynes Park, and all South West London, West London, and Surrey locations.
