Party wall surveyors in Oldham
RICS Chartered party wall surveyors for homes and businesses in Oldham (OL1–OL4, OL8, OL9).
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Party wall surveyors in Oldham
Manchester Party Wall Surveyors provides RICS Chartered party wall surveyors in Oldham (OL1–OL4, OL8, OL9). 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 Oldham
Oldham has stone and brick terraces, many built on sloping ground, alongside inter-war and modern semis.
Projects we see most: Rear extensions, loft conversions and retaining walls.
On sloping streets, neighbouring houses often sit at different levels, so new foundations can easily go below a neighbour's footings and trigger Section 6.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Oldham
Oldham town centre, Saddleworth, Chadderton, Royton, Shaw, Lees, and the surrounding streets.
Local tip
On steep streets the neighbour's floor level may be well above or below yours. Check their footing depth relative to your dig, not just the ground level.
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 Oldham project.
Planning and building control
Planning permission and building regulations in Oldham are handled by Oldham 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 Oldham
Do you cover all of Oldham?
Yes. We work across Oldham (OL1–OL4, OL8, OL9) and the rest of Greater Manchester.
Do I need a party wall agreement for an extension in Oldham?
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 Oldham Council planning permission?
Yes. Oldham 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 Oldham?
Speak to a chartered surveyor before you start, not after.