Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Party Wall Surveyors in London
Established in 1995, Forrester & Co & Co are Chartered Surveyors specialising in Party Wall etc. Act 1996 matters. Our team, led by Bruce Forrester & Co & Co (BSc Hons MRICS C.Build E FCABE MCIArb FFPWS FISVA MPTS) and Scott Forrester & Co & Co (BA Hons PG Dip BS), provides expert advice to Building Owners and Adjoining Owners across London and Hertfordshire. We are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS), and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), ensuring impartial, legally compliant solutions for residential and commercial projects.Our services include Agreed Surveyor appointments, Third Surveyor dispute resolution, and comprehensive Party Wall Award preparation, with a focus on minimising costs while maintaining statutory compliance. With decades of combined experience, we offer tailored fee structures and free initial consultations to support clients through complex legislative requirements.
Services
Party Wall Surveying
Agreed Surveyor Services
Third Surveyor Appointment
Boundary Dispute Resolution
Party Wall Awards
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Chartered Surveyors with 30+ years combined experience in Party Wall legislation
- Members of RICS, FPWS and CIArb for professional standards compliance
- Offer Agreed Surveyor appointments to reduce client costs
- Provide free initial consultations and drawing reviews
- Handle both residential and commercial projects of all sizes
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS)
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
What people say
Expert and most helpful
Excellent service
Quick service
Terrific help
Professional from start
Services
Party Wall Surveying
We provide expert Party Wall Surveying services under the 1996 Act for residential and commercial clients. Our RICS-accredited team prepares legally compliant Party Wall Awards, ensuring statutory compliance while protecting property owners' interests. Services cover loft conversions, extensions, and major developments across London and Hertfordshire.
Agreed Surveyor Services
Our Agreed Surveyor service offers cost-effective dispute resolution under the Party Wall Act. When both parties consent, we act impartially to produce binding awards quickly. This service maintains statutory compliance while reducing administrative burdens for straightforward projects.
Third Surveyor Appointment
We facilitate Third Surveyor appointments when disputes arise between Building Owners and Adjoining Owners. Our impartial surveyors resolve conflicts regarding proposed works, ensuring fair outcomes that comply with the 1996 Act while protecting all parties' interests.
Boundary Dispute Resolution
Our team specialises in resolving boundary disputes under the Party Wall Act. We conduct detailed assessments of party fence walls and adjacent properties, providing legally sound recommendations to prevent conflicts and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Party Wall Awards
We prepare comprehensive Party Wall Awards documenting agreed works and dispute resolutions. These legally binding documents specify construction parameters, compensation arrangements, and compliance measures, serving as official records for property owners and local authorities.
People
Bruce Forrester
Chartered Surveyor
BSc Hons MRICS C.Build E FCABE MCIArb FFPWS FISVA MPTS with 25+ years' experience in Party Wall legislation. Leads Forrester & Co & Co's surveying team since 1995, specialising in dispute resolution and statutory compliance.
Scott Forrester
Party Wall Surveyor
BA Hons PG Dip BS qualified surveyor with specialist expertise in Party Wall Act compliance. Handles residential and commercial projects across London and Hertfordshire, focusing on client-focused dispute prevention.
Questions
What is the Party Wall etc. Act 1996?
It's UK legislation governing building works affecting shared walls and boundaries. The Act establishes procedures for notice service, dispute resolution, and legally binding awards to protect property owners' rights.
Do I need a Party Wall Surveyor?
If you're planning works affecting shared walls or boundaries, or received notice from a neighbour, our RICS-accredited surveyors can ensure legal compliance and protect your property interests.
How much do Party Wall services cost?
Fees vary by project complexity. We offer free initial consultations and provide tailored quotations after reviewing your specific requirements and proposed works.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across London and Hertfordshire, handling both residential and commercial projects from small extensions to major developments requiring specialist Party Wall expertise.
Can you act as Agreed Surveyor?
Yes, when both parties consent, we can act as Agreed Surveyor to produce cost-effective, timely Party Wall Awards while maintaining strict impartiality and statutory compliance.
How quickly can you resolve disputes?
Our experienced team prioritises prompt resolutions. While timescales vary by complexity, we aim to complete most Party Wall Awards within 28 days of instruction.
Reviews (7)
Nick Perry
Nov 29, 2021
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Bruce has been a superb individual to deal with. His vast experience, and generosity of time, and advice have been invaluable. We would recommend him highly.
Richard Orr
Aug 21, 2021
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Recommended by our builders, we have been extremely pleased with the service from Bruce Forrester and his team. They have been quick, efficient and brilliant at explaining the complexities of party wall agreements making us feel very reassured. We would definitely recommend if you need to simplify and speed up the bewildering world of party wall agreements.
Paula Bright
Jul 19, 2021
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Bruce Forrester has been my Party Wall Surveyor since 2013. During the last 8 years I have had some complex and challenging party wall situations. Thanks to his professionalism, support and attention to detail, we have achieved a successful and harmonious outcome in every case. I cannot recommend Forrester & Co more highly.
Abby Balcombe
Jun 15, 2021
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Bruce Forrsester turned a potentially very tricky situation into a simple and easy to navigate process. Thank you
C. Meadows
Jan 20, 2021
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Very knowledgeable and extremely professional. It was very reassuring to have Mr Forrester working on our party wall award - and due to his level of expertise we were able to comprehend some of the complicated matters arising from this issue. He was very patient with the answering of our many questions and responded immediately - wasting no time.
Joe Neophitou
Dec 26, 2020
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Forrester & Co are by far the best party wall surveyors I have used in any of our projects over the last 10 years. Bruce is very experienced and knowledgeable and easy to work with. His team will always go the extra mile and provide a great service.
Claire Boron
Oct 16, 2020
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Bruce was fantastic in helping me with a party wall issue. He really took the stress out of a difficult situation. I would highly recommend his services.
