About Us
James Lewis Surveyors was formed in 2009 by James Lewis BSc. (Hons) MRICS FFPWS. We specialise in all types of party wall issues.
Specialists In Party Wall Surveying Matters
James qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1998 and is the Managing Director of James Lewis Surveyors.
Prior to setting up his own company, James worked in private practice, predominantly at Associate Directorship level gaining a wide level of experience in professional and contract administration related work. James currently specialises in party wall matters and is a member of the Pyramus & Thisbe Club and a Fellow (Chairman of the Surrey Branch) of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, which are both recognised organisations promoting party wall excellence.
James Lewis Surveyors Are Regulated By RICS
As a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), James Lewis is an impartial, independent, insured and regulated practice adhering to strict codes of conduct and professional values.
We pride ourselves in having the necessary experience in being able to competently deal with all types of party wall issues and have very efficient systems in place, which enable us to offer competitive fees, whilst at the same time maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
Predominantly covering the London and Surrey geographical areas, our knowledge in this complex field has been recognised by numerous developers, architects and project managers, who have appointed us as their retained party wall surveyor.
Party Wall Notices & Awards
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a statutory framework for preventing and resolving disputes in relation to party walls, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings.
Party Wall Enquiry
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Party Wall Advice
We pride ourselves in having the necessary experience in being able to competently deal with all types of party wall issues and have very efficient systems in place, which enable us to offer competitive fees, whilst at the same time maintaining the highest level of professionalism. For more information for owners please follow the links below.
A Building Owner is an owner of land who is desirous of exercising rights under the Act. Do you need to serve a notice under The Party Wall Act? If you are planning building works then a Notice may be necessary.
An Adjoining Owner is an occupier or owner of land, buildings, storeys or rooms adjoining those of the building owner and for the purposes only of section 6 within the distances specified in that section.
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“Really happy with James and his team on a major residential project. He helped us reach an amicable solution with both of our neighbours in a timely fashion.”
Giles Beeby · Google review
★★★★★
“James and his team were timely, professional and diligent in managing our party wall agreement. Thank you!”
Will Moody · Google review
★★★★★
“An excellent service! Incredibly knowledgeable, prompt site visits and excellent communication every step of the way.”
Emer Slevin · Google review
★★★★★
“James is very professional. We asked him lots of questions and he gave very honest responses.”
Catherine Nicholls · Google review
★★★★★
“James took our matter when we had lost all hope of a resolution. We had the award within three weeks and were kept fully informed. A fantastic service.”
Anil Sharma · Google review
★★★★★
“James explained the process clearly and gave project-specific advice. Clearly an expert in this field. Highly recommend.”
Andrei Charniauski · Google review
★★★★★
“We appointed James for our new-build house connected to an existing property. His service was excellent and the professionalism first-class.”
Simon Nicholls · Google review
★★★★★
“James made the whole process extremely straightforward and reduced the adjoining owner’s surveyor’s fees to almost a third of what was demanded.”
Emma Eaton · Google review
★★★★★
“Really happy with James and his team on a major residential project. He helped us reach an amicable solution with both of our neighbours in a timely fashion.”
Giles Beeby · Google review
★★★★★
“James and his team were timely, professional and diligent in managing our party wall agreement. Thank you!”
Will Moody · Google review
★★★★★
“An excellent service! Incredibly knowledgeable, prompt site visits and excellent communication every step of the way.”
Emer Slevin · Google review
★★★★★
“James is very professional. We asked him lots of questions and he gave very honest responses.”
Catherine Nicholls · Google review
★★★★★
“James took our matter when we had lost all hope of a resolution. We had the award within three weeks and were kept fully informed. A fantastic service.”
Anil Sharma · Google review
★★★★★
“James explained the process clearly and gave project-specific advice. Clearly an expert in this field. Highly recommend.”
Andrei Charniauski · Google review
★★★★★
“We appointed James for our new-build house connected to an existing property. His service was excellent and the professionalism first-class.”
Simon Nicholls · Google review
★★★★★
“James made the whole process extremely straightforward and reduced the adjoining owner’s surveyor’s fees to almost a third of what was demanded.”
Emma Eaton · Google review
