Stay on the right side of the Party Wall Act
Party Wall services for building owners and neighbours across London, Essex and the South East, handled by an RICS-regulated firm.
- Protect your project and your relationship with neighbours
- Notices, schedules of condition and awards handled for you
- Led by RICS Qualified Surveyors
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Your survey is carried out by MSR's growing team of RICS Qualified Surveyors, founded and led by Saqib Riaz, and regulated by RICS.
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Saqib Riaz
BSc (Hons), MCIOB, AssocRICS · Founder, MSR Surveying
A growing team, built on client service
Saqib Riaz BSc (Hons), MCIOB, AssocRICS founded MSR Surveying and has spent 15+ years surveying homes across London, Essex and the South East, from period terraces to new-build flats.
Today he leads a growing team of RICS Qualified Surveyors, built on one thing: excellent client service. Whoever carries out your survey, you get plain-English answers, a report you can act on, and a surveyor you can actually speak to, before and after it lands.
- MCIOB · AssocRICS
- A growing team of RICS Qualified Surveyors
- 15+ years' experience
- London, Essex & the South East
What a Party Wall Survey gives you
If you are planning work near a shared boundary, or your neighbour is, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out what has to happen. Getting it right protects everyone and keeps your project moving.
We act for building owners and adjoining owners, preparing notices, schedules of condition and party wall awards, and explaining each step in plain English.
What it involves
- Advising whether the Act applies to your work
- Preparing and serving the correct notices
- Recording a schedule of condition before work starts
- Agreeing a party wall award that protects both sides
From enquiry to award, in four simple steps
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A few quick taps about the property and what you need. No long forms.
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We prepare a personalised, no-obligation quote and get back to you fast, usually the same day.
We book and get to work
We agree a convenient date, serve or respond to notices and record the schedule of condition.
Clear award, fast
You get a clear, plain-English award so you can make your next move with confidence.
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4.8 out of 5 on Google · 45 reviews · as of July 2026
“The survey itself was detailed, clear and very well explained, but what really set Saqib apart was the time and care he took afterwards to talk us through the issues that came up. He was patient, approachable and generous with his time, answering our questions fully and helping us understand not just what the report said, but what it actually meant in practical terms. If you are looking for a surveyor who is highly professional, meticulous, honest and genuinely invested in his clients, I would highly recommend Saqib.”
“From my initial conversations with Siphe at MSR Surveying, to having it booked in and conducted, I was reassured and impressed with the entire seamless process… A follow up in-depth call with Saqib was the icing on the cake. He was very generous with his time, thorough and took me through different elements with patience and customer care at the forefront.”
“Amazing service and survey by Saqib who went far beyond expectations. Siphe also very helpful in the office. Amazing value compared to some of the others out there but it just shows that you can get a great deal with great service and delivery. You won't be disappointed.”
“MSR Surveying were very impressive from start to finish. Booking was simple and quick. Saqib our surveyor was very knowledgeable and called me after the survey to give an update. The report was very thorough and it was good to have expert advice. Saqib went above and beyond to point out key findings. I highly recommend MSR for value and assurance from a trusted company.”
“Second time using MSR surveying! Both times have been a quick and efficient process. Communication is brilliant, the detailed surveyors report is brilliant… Very personable, knowledgeable, honest & transparent. Will definitely recommend every time!”
“MSR Surveying provided a very detailed report. The surveyor, Saqib, spent hours in the property to investigate the house, also talked to the owner to understand more about the house. He called us to go through the report and pointed out areas where needed to get more attention. Very thorough.”
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A party wall survey is an assessment carried out under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It involves inspecting shared or adjoining walls, structures, or boundaries before building work begins, to protect both the building owner and the adjoining owner from potential damage.
You need a party wall surveyor if you are planning work that affects a shared wall, boundary wall, or party fence wall, or if you are excavating within 3 or 6 metres of a neighbouring property's foundations (depending on depth). You may also need one if your neighbour has served you a party wall notice for their own planned works.
The Party Wall Act is a legal framework that sets out the rights and responsibilities of property owners when building work may affect a shared wall or neighbouring property. It is designed to prevent and resolve disputes, ensuring that both parties are protected.
If your extension, loft conversion, or any other building work involves cutting into, building on, or near a party wall, or excavating close to a neighbouring property's foundations, you are likely to need a party wall agreement. Our surveyors can assess your plans and advise whether the Act applies.
A party wall award is a legally binding document drawn up by the appointed surveyor(s). It details each owner's responsibilities, sets out working hours, access arrangements, and how any damage will be managed. The award becomes final unless challenged within 14 days.
If your neighbour does not respond to a party wall notice within 14 days, they are deemed to have dissented. At that point, surveyors are appointed to resolve the matter and produce a party wall award. Our team can handle this process on your behalf.
Costs vary depending on the complexity of the works and the number of adjoining owners affected. MSR Surveying offers competitive rates and can provide a free estimate based on your project. In most cases, the building owner (the person carrying out the work) is responsible for the surveyor's fees.
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