Business Details
8 Years
experience
Expert Surveyors in London
Stephen Hawes is a specialist surveying practice established in 2018, though our expertise in party wall matters and building consultancy traces back to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Based in Enfield, Greenford, Wimbledon, and Ilford, we serve Greater London and surrounding counties, offering impartial, RICS-compliant advice to residential and commercial clients. Our multi-chartered team provides tailored solutions for property and construction challenges, including schedule of condition reports, building condition surveys, dilapidation assessments, and boundary dispute resolution. With over 15 years of industry experience, we combine technical proficiency with a client-focused approach, ensuring clarity on legislation, technical requirements, and best practices. Our commitment to first-class service is reflected in our personalised attention to each project, from initial consultations to final advocacy.We pride ourselves on delivering efficient, reliable guidance to building owners, adjoining owners, landlords, tenants, and developers, safeguarding property rights while minimising disputes. Our services extend to rights of light assessments, snagging inspections, contract administration, and expert witness reports, underpinned by a dedication to transparency and professionalism. Recognised for our expertise in party wall surveying, we produce awards, agreements, and notices while expanding our scope to meet evolving client needs. By maintaining RICS regulatory standards, we ensure our advice remains authoritative and trusted, positioning us as leaders in chartered building consultancy across London and the South East.
Services
Party Wall Surveyor
Schedule of Condition Survey
Building Condition Survey
Property Valuation Survey
Defect Analysis Reports
Dilapidation Survey
Boundary Surveyor Reports
Access Licences
RICS Level 3 Home Survey
Boundary Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-regulated multi-chartered surveyors with 15+ years' experience in construction consultancy.
- Our team specialises in party wall matters under the 1996 Act, producing legally sound awards and notices.
- We provide tailored dispute resolution services to avoid litigation in boundary and property conflicts.
- Our building condition surveys include detailed defect analysis and costed remediation recommendations.
- We serve London and surrounding counties with local knowledge across eight UK regions.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Very efficient service
Professional and easy to work with
Great communication
Very responsive
First class service
Services
Party Wall Surveyor
We provide specialist party wall surveying services under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Our RICS-chartered surveyors prepare awards, agreements, and notices to protect property rights during construction works. Our expertise covers boundary line disputes, access licences, and neighbour consultation processes.
Building Condition Survey
Our RICS Level 3 surveys deliver comprehensive property condition assessments. We identify structural defects, damp issues, and maintenance needs with photographic evidence and costed remediation plans. Ideal for pre-purchase evaluations or property management.
Schedule of Condition Survey
We create detailed condition records before construction works commence. These surveys document existing defects to prevent liability disputes during lease terminations or renovation projects. Reports include photographic evidence and written analysis.
Dilapidation Survey
Our dilapidation surveys assess property condition at lease end. We identify required repairs to meet lease obligations, providing clear reports for landlords and tenants to resolve disputes and quantify financial liabilities.
Boundary Dispute Resolution
We resolve boundary conflicts through precise surveying and legal documentation. Our reports provide evidential basis for negotiations, avoiding court proceedings by establishing clear property demarcation under UK property law.
People
Stephen Hawes
Founder & Chartered Surveyor
Stephen Hawes is a multi-chartered surveyor with 15+ years' experience in construction consultancy. He specialises in party wall matters, boundary disputes, and building pathology, leading a team that delivers RICS-compliant advice across London and the South East.
Questions
What party wall services do you provide?
We act as building owner, adjoining owner, or agreed surveyors under the 1996 Act, preparing awards, notices, and access licences to facilitate construction works while protecting property rights.
Do you offer building surveys for residential properties?
Yes, we provide RICS Level 2 and 3 home surveys assessing structural integrity, identifying defects, and providing maintenance recommendations with photographic evidence and repair cost estimates.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across London and surrounding counties including Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and Sussex, with offices in Enfield, Wimbledon, Ilford, and Greenford.
Can you help with lease-end dilapidations?
Our dilapidation surveys assess property condition at lease termination, identifying required repairs to meet contractual obligations and providing quantified financial assessments for landlords and tenants.
How do you resolve boundary disputes?
We conduct precise boundary surveys, prepare evidential reports, and provide expert testimony to resolve disputes through negotiation or legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with property law and land registry requirements.
