AI am planning building work
Find out whether notice is required, when it should be served and how to keep your project moving.
Guidance for building owners →Party wall surveyors in Norfolk
Building plans.
Good neighbours.
Properly protected.
Clear, practical guidance under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996—for Norfolk property owners planning work and neighbours who have received a notice.
✓Local Norfolk coverage✓Clear fixed-fee options✓Part of Murus
Party wall noticesPrepared and served correctly
Schedules of conditionA clear record before work
Party Wall AwardsPractical, balanced resolution
Norfolk-wide supportLocal property knowledge
Start in the right place
Which side of the wall are you on?
The Party Wall Act creates different responsibilities depending on whether you are carrying out the work or live next door. Choose your situation for focused guidance.
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BMy neighbour served me a notice
Understand the notice, your response options and how your property can be properly protected.
Guidance for adjoining owners →Party wall services Norfolk
Technical detail, explained clearly
From the first drawing review through to a final Award, the service is structured to protect property and reduce avoidable delay or conflict.
Party wall notices
Reviewing proposed work, identifying relevant sections of the Act and preparing the appropriate notices.
Ask about notices →Schedule of condition
A detailed photographic and written record of the adjoining property before work begins.
Request a schedule →Party Wall Awards
A clear framework for how notifiable work will proceed, with appropriate protections and access arrangements.
Discuss an Award →Building owner advice
Early advice for extensions, loft conversions, excavations and work affecting shared structures.
Review my drawings →Adjoining owner advice
Independent guidance after receiving a notice, including response options and surveyor appointments.
Review my notice →Neighbour disputes
Calm, proportionate surveying input focused on the Act, the properties and a workable route forward.
Get initial guidance →Free initial drawing review
Your drawings.
A practical plan.
Planning an extension, loft conversion or other building work? Send us your drawings and we will help you understand the next steps.
- Understand what may apply.
We review the proposed works for potential party wall requirements. - Know how to progress.
We explain likely notices, neighbour considerations and the information needed next. - Get a clear quotation.
Where our services are needed, we provide a fixed-fee quote for an agreed scope.
No obligation to instruct us. An initial drawing review is not a site inspection, structural design check or formal appointment.
Tell us about your project
Request your free review
Send your drawings using our Norfolk Party Wall review form. We will explain the next steps and, where needed, provide a fixed-fee quotation.
Have your property address and drawings ready. Please export CAD drawings as PDFs.
Send drawings for a free review →Our Norfolk Party Wall form is hosted on the Murus website. Your enquiry and drawing links are emailed to Graham.
A calm, structured process
From uncertainty to a clear next step
We organise the legal and technical stages into a simple process so everyone understands what happens next.
Free Initial Review
Send the drawings, notice or a short description of the situation.
No Obligation Advice
We identify whether the Act applies and explain the practical options.
Documents & inspection
Notices, appointments and any schedule of condition are organised.
Agreement & protection
Consented work or an Award provides a clear basis for progress.
Why Norfolk Party Wall
Specialist support without the legal fog
An authoritative service should still feel approachable. The aim is careful compliance, proportionate protection and communication that lowers the temperature.
Local and connected
Norfolk focus.
National network.
Visit the Murus website ↗Independent local service supported by the shared knowledge and professional network of Murus.
Fixed-fee pricing
Clear scope and fees explained before appointment, with no hidden stages.
Professional expertise
Access to appropriately qualified and experienced surveyors through the network.
Fast notice serving
Prompt drawing review and properly prepared notices when project timescales matter.
Plain English
Practical explanations for owners—not a wall of unexplained legal terminology.
Meet the team
People you can put
a name to.
Meet the surveying and client support team at Norfolk Party Wall.
Director · Party wall surveyor
Graham Kinnear
BSc(Hons), CBuildE, MCABE, MCIOB, AssocRICS, ACIArb, MRPSA, IMaPS, FFPWS, MPTS, MPWAc, FPCS, DipDEA, CertOCDEA, MITOL, AIRPM, MIFSM
Graham is a Chartered Building Engineer, Chartered Construction Manager, Associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Fellow of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors. His work includes party wall appointments, acting as Third Surveyor, project management and property dispute resolution.
Norfolk roots
Brought up in Norwich, Graham attended Ghost Hill, Kinsale and Norwich School, and lived in Taverham and Hellesdon. He is now based on the Norfolk Broads at Horning.
Graham is passionate about Norfolk, its communities and its distinctive buildings. His connection to the county extends to football: he is a shareholder at Norwich City Football Club.
Assistant Party Wall Surveyor
Casey Abbott
BEM, BA(Hons), DipDEA
Casey undertakes party wall work as an Assistant Party Wall Surveyor and is currently studying for a degree in Building Surveying. He is also a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor, helping property owners understand their homes’ energy performance through residential EPC assessments.
Before joining the firm, Casey built a career in retail management, leading teams and busy customer-facing operations. He was awarded the British Empire Medal for Services to Retail in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
His background brings a strong focus on clear communication, reliability and helpful service for homeowners, landlords and property professionals.
Practice Manager
Cheryl Murphy
Cheryl oversees the firm’s administration, including client liaison, surveyor diaries, bookkeeping and HR. She helps keep appointments organised and clients informed throughout their dealings with the practice.
Cheryl has worked with Graham since 2011. Before joining the firm, she was Senior Property Manager at a multi-branch letting agency.
Account Manager
Leigh Taylor
BA(Hons)
Leigh supports clients through the party wall process, coordinating surveyor diaries and helping communication remain clear at every stage.
Leigh brings over 25 years of experience in research, insight and client relationship management. Her background includes work with leading brands in the UK and internationally, with a professional, personable and organised approach.
Clear starting prices
A clear cost.
A clear way forward.
Start with a free initial review. We explain the work needed and confirm the scope and fee before you instruct us.
Party wall notices
From £30 including VAT
£25 + £5 VAT at 20%.
For notice preparation. The number of notices and owners, service arrangements and any additional work will be confirmed in your quote.
Get a notice quotation →Party Wall Awards
From £750 including VAT
£625 + £125 VAT at 20%.
Our fee depends on the project and appointment. We will identify any separate surveyor fees, inspections or other costs in your written quote.
Discuss your project →Before you commit
Free drawing review
Understand the likely party wall requirements, receive a practical plan for progressing and, where needed, a fixed-fee quotation.
Send your drawings →
Serving homeowners across Norfolk
Local party wall surveyors
Norwich expertise, Norfolk-wide reach
Support is available across the county, from urban extensions and loft conversions in Norwich to boundary and excavation matters in Norfolk’s market towns and coastal communities.
NorwichKing's LynnGreat YarmouthThetfordDerehamWymondhamCromerNorth Walsham
We cover all of Norfolk.
Rooted in the county
A familiar Norfolk perspective
Local knowledge is about more than a postcode. It means understanding the character of Norwich and the varied buildings, boundaries and neighbourhoods found across Norfolk.
Case studies
Real Norfolk projects will live here
This framework is ready for anonymised examples showing the project, the party wall issue, our approach and the outcome—without inventing claims before genuine cases are supplied.
Discuss your projectParty wall FAQs
Answers to common questions
Every project is different, but these concise answers explain the usual starting point. They are general information rather than project-specific legal advice.
Ask a questionWho pays for the party wall surveyor?
The building owner normally pays the reasonable costs associated with the party wall process, including the adjoining owner’s surveyor where one is properly appointed. The position can vary and should be checked for the specific project.
Can a neighbour refuse a party wall agreement?
A neighbour can dissent from a notice, but cannot simply prevent lawful notifiable work. Dissent triggers the Act’s dispute-resolution procedure and appointed surveyors may make a Party Wall Award.
When must a party wall notice be served?
The period depends on the work. Certain party structure works generally require two months’ notice, while line of junction and adjacent excavation notices generally require one month. Seek advice before work starts.
Do I need a party wall surveyor for an extension?
Not every extension is notifiable. Excavation near neighbouring foundations, work to a shared wall or construction at the boundary may fall within the Act. A drawing review is the safest starting point.
What happens if work starts without notice?
The building owner may lose important statutory protections and the adjoining owner may consider legal remedies. Urgent professional advice should be obtained before further work proceeds.
Take the first step
Not sure whether the Party Wall Act applies?
Send us a brief description of the project or notice. We will help you understand the likely route before you make a formal appointment.