Party wall surveyors in Didsbury
RICS Chartered party wall surveyors for homes and businesses in Didsbury (M20).
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Party wall surveyors in Didsbury
Manchester Party Wall Surveyors provides RICS Chartered party wall surveyors in Didsbury (M20). 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 Didsbury
Didsbury has large Victorian and Edwardian semi-detached houses and villas, with conservation areas around the village and Didsbury Park, plus inter-war semis towards East and West Didsbury.
Projects we see most: Basement conversions, large rear and side extensions, loft dormers and chimney breast removal in period semis.
Period semis often have shallow brick footings, so new extension foundations are very likely to trigger Section 6. Basement schemes usually need underpinning of the party wall under Section 2.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Didsbury
Didsbury Village, East Didsbury, West Didsbury, Burton Road, Barlow Moor, and the surrounding streets.
Local tip
Basement and large extension schemes in period semis often benefit from trial holes to confirm the neighbour's footing depth before the Section 6 drawings are finalised.
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 Didsbury project.
Planning and building control
Planning permission and building regulations in Didsbury are handled by Manchester City Council. They're separate from the Party Wall Act, and you may need all three.
What clients say
Guy was great and nothing too much trouble. Took the stress out of the party wall process, explained everything and dealt with the award and schedule of conditions quickly so we are ready to start the work as planned. Thank you!
Party wall questions in Didsbury
Do you cover all of Didsbury?
Yes. We work across Didsbury (M20) and the rest of Greater Manchester.
Do I need a party wall agreement for an extension in Didsbury?
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 Manchester City Council planning permission?
Yes. Manchester City 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 Didsbury?
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