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First for Party Wall Surveyors

157 Reviews
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Member 10+ Years
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116 North Street
Romford
RM1 1DL

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About First for Party Wall Surveyors


We are specialist Party Wall Surveyors with a long-established base in Romford, Essex, originally serving Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Collier Row and the surrounding areas. Over the years our practice has grown significantly, and we now have a team of five full-time Party Wall Surveyors located across the South East.
Surveyor in Loughton Joanna Doe.
Redbridge Surveyor Dean Hurren.
Basildon / Thurrock / Southend Surveyor David Davis.
Cambridge Surveyor Derek Compton. Derek also covers North London.

This allows us to provide a truly local, responsive surveyor wherever you are.

We are happy to provide you with free advice on any Party Wall matters in connection with your project or your neighbours project.

As we only specialise in Party Wall matters this means we can be highly focused on your Party Wall Etc. Act needs.

We also act as Party Wall Surveyors for adjoining owners, providing advice where a neighbour has served a notice of their intention to undertake works to the party wall or carry out excavation works.
Please get in touch for advice on how best to deal your party wall matter.

Our Surveyors Paul Williamson FFPWS MPTS who is a Fellow member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors 10+ Experience.
David Davis MFPWS MPTS heading up the Basildon, Thurrock and Southend office.
Joanna Doe MFPWS MPTS who is a full member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors Dean Hurren covering Redbridge/ Barking and Ilford.
Derek Compton Saffron Walden, Cambridge and North London.

Unlike other Surveyors we can be contacted evenings and weekends as we realise it can be difficult for clients to contact us during normal working hours, but still need to move there project forward.

Making sense of the Party Wall Act.
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157 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 1st out of 33 UK Party Wall Surveyors

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Brian Tobin
Romford
Paul was professional and polite. He was very experienced and helped me out with my party wall agreement. His fees were very clear from the outset and they were very reasonable. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul. It was a pleasure working with him.
Soumya Harish
Hornchurch
We recently used Paul for a party wall agreement, and we were very pleased with the service. He was very responsive, available to contact until 9pm, and handled everything quickly and efficiently. The whole process moved along smoothly, and we were impressed with both the speed and the value for money. Highly recommended. .
Hamza Abdulmohamme...
Romford
I had a great experience working with Paul. He was fast, responsive, and very easy to deal with throughout the process. His fees were completely transparent from the start, which I really appreciated, and he genuinely went above and beyond to get everything sorted efficiently. I’m very happy with the service provided - thank you, Paul!
Response : Thank you Hamza for your feedback.
Yunus Raje
Dagenham
Paul was a God send for me. I was having a lot of problems with the neighbours regarding doing work on a PARTY WALL. Paul answered all my calls, gave me lots of advice even on a SUNDAY and at UNSOCIABLE hours and stepped in to solve some very difficult problems with the neighbours. Pauls work is of a very high standard and a real gentlemen to work with. I am now able to start my building work on a party wall without any interference from the neighbours. I cannot thank Paul enough for all his work, advice and professionalism. .
Response : Thank you for the review and I'm glad I could help.
Arnaux Lukic
Finsbury Park
I had the chance to work with Joanna as my appointed Party Wall Surveyors - the process was super smooth and the award quick to materialise - I would recommend Joanna's services to anyone willing to get it done by the book.
Lauren Da
Kentish Town
I recently worked with FPWS as my party wall surveyor and couldn’t be happier with the service. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and proactive in explaining the Party Wall Act and my responsibilities. Communication was excellent throughout, and they handled all the notices, inspections, and award efficiently. Also extremely patient and helpful with dealing with neighbours which is much appreciated. The whole process was smooth and stress-free. I’d highly recommend Joanna to anyone needing a reliable party wall surveyor.
Mrs S Coombes
Brentwood
David was excellent, efficient and friendly. Punctual and answered all our questions, explained the process and made us feel at ease. Would definitely recommend.
Z Nalaye
East Ham
Absolutely fantastic service! Joanna offered a first class service from the 1st phone call. I would definitely recommend that you use her.
Julian Woodfield
Muswell Hill
I spoke to Derek today. He was extremely helpful and gave good, clear advice. Highly recommend!
Chantelle Dooher
Epping
Joanna was amazing, she was so responsive and kept us up to date through the whole process, she made everything so seemless, I would definitely recommend that you use her.
Emma Corker
Tottenham
Joanna was recommend to us by a neighbour who had a complicated party wall situation re. Multiple party walls. We had the same and like our neighbours, Joanna made the whole process happen for us. It was so helpful to have someone co ordinate it all and who has the experience to negotiate with other surveyors. Joanna went above and beyond with regards to service. We would highly recommend first party wall surveyors.
Tom Hicks
Woodford Green
We recently worked with Joanna for our party wall matters, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. She clearly explained the process, handled all the necessary documentation with precision, and ensured communication between all parties remained smooth and constructive throughout. Joanna’s attention to detail and calm, pragmatic approach helped take the stress out of what can often be a complex and frustrating process. She was always available to answer questions, and her guidance was spot on at every stage. Thanks to her expertise, we were able to move forward with confidence and without delays. If you’re looking for someone who’s reliable, responsive, and truly knows their stuff when it comes to party wall matters, Joanna is an excellent choice. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again.
Sita Kanji
Woodford Green
Joanna was super helpful from start to finish. She was prompt at responding to all questions and always available to talk things through when needed. She kept us informed at every stage of the award. We were super happy with the service. Thank you.
Daniel Rosenthal
Chelmsford
Derek Compton of FPWS offered the most competitive quote of the three party wall surveyors I approached. He delivered exceptional service and value for money, not least by explaining that he would charge only reimbursement of a £7 Land Registry fee in the event that the owner of the next-door house consented to the party wall works without needing a surveyor. All correspondence and documents were immaculately prepared and presented to me and the other owner, who did consent to the work by agreement, without survey. I wouldn't hesitate to use Derek and FPWS again if the need arose.
Brian Hoffman
Bishop's Stortford
A party wall survey was carried out in connection with building work at an adjoining address. From first introduction to completion of the survey and preparation of the report the service received from First for Party Wall Surveyors was excellent.
Grant Banks
Romford
Paul was fantastic. He offered a first class service from the 1st phone call. He was very efficient sending through documents instantly following a phone call. He acted promptly. He organised a visit to our neighbours house, photo's were taken and his work was complete within a few days, with the agreement sent out. Can't recommend FPWS enough.
T Dawkins
We used First Party Wall Surveyors after recommendation from our Architect and we was not disappointed. Joanna was very thorough and knowledgeable, a expert in Party Wall legislation. Joanna was always available to respond to questions and would respond timely via email communications and by telephone calls. We can truly say if you need a Party Wall Surveyor you will not be disappointed by contacting Joanna in all matters Part Wall related.
A Foster
Loughton
Highly recommend First for Party Wall Surveyors. Joanna contacted us even though it was a Sunday to put our mind at rest over the need for a party wall agreement. Both Joanna and Dean were very friendly, reassuring and dealt with our situation in a very professional manner. I wouldn’t hesitate to get in touch with them again.
Greta Jenkins
Loughton
Absolutely Brilliant, prompt, customised, highly professional, trustworthy service. They totally put me at ease with their advice and provided me with a sense of security in a worrying situation for me.
Ben Richards
Clapton
Joanna and the team have provided excellent service to me over the last two years. They were diligent, knowledgeable and really proactive. I would recommend them without hesitation.
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