Party wall surveyors in Altrincham
RICS Chartered party wall surveyors for homes and businesses in Altrincham (WA14, WA15).
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Party wall surveyors in Altrincham
Manchester Party Wall Surveyors provides RICS Chartered party wall surveyors in Altrincham (WA14, WA15). We serve notices, act for building owners and neighbours, prepare schedules of condition and party wall awards for extensions, loft conversions, basements and new development.
Party wall work in Altrincham
Altrincham and Hale have Victorian and Edwardian villas and semis, terraces near the town centre, and larger detached houses.
Projects we see most: Basements, large extensions, loft conversions and replacement dwellings.
Basements and replacement houses on tight plots commonly trigger Section 6 and sometimes Section 2 underpinning. Conservation areas add planning considerations alongside the Act.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Altrincham
Altrincham town centre, Hale, Hale Barns, Bowdon, Timperley, and the surrounding streets.
Local tip
Replacement dwellings and basements on tight plots often involve several neighbours. Neighbours on these schemes commonly appoint their own surveyors, so allow time in the programme.
Notice periods are 1 month for Sections 1 and 6 and 2 months for Section 2. Check which notice you need, or get an instant estimate for your Altrincham project.
Planning and building control
Planning permission and building regulations in Altrincham are handled by Trafford Council. They're separate from the Party Wall Act, and you may need all three.
What clients say
I had a really positive experience with Manchester Party Wall Surveyors. Guy was very friendly, professional, and explained everything in a way that was easy for me to understand. He kept me updated throughout the process and made something I thought would be stressful feel really straightforward. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing party wall advice in Greater Manchester.
Party wall questions in Altrincham
Do you cover all of Altrincham?
Yes. We work across Altrincham (WA14, WA15) and the rest of Greater Manchester.
Do I need a party wall agreement for an extension in Altrincham?
Often, yes. You need notice if the extension wall is built on or up to the boundary, or the foundations are within 3 m of a neighbour's building and deeper than its footings. Serve notice at least one month before work, or two months for work to a party wall.
Is the Party Wall Act separate from Trafford Council planning permission?
Yes. Trafford Council deals with planning and building control. The Party Wall Act is a separate private process between you and your neighbours.
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Written by Guy Crouch BSc (Hons) MRICS, Director and Chartered Building Surveyor at Manchester Party Wall Surveyors. Last reviewed 26 October 2026. This page is general guidance, not legal advice. About our team
Planning work in Altrincham?
Speak to a chartered surveyor before you start, not after.