Party wall surveyors in Prestwich
RICS Chartered party wall surveyors for homes and businesses in Prestwich (M25).
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Party wall surveyors in Prestwich
Manchester Party Wall Surveyors provides RICS Chartered party wall surveyors in Prestwich (M25). 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 Prestwich
Prestwich has Edwardian and inter-war semi-detached houses, some Victorian terraces near the village, and larger detached homes towards Sedgley Park.
Projects we see most: Two-storey side extensions, rear extensions and loft conversions on semis.
Side extensions on semis are often built right up to the boundary, triggering Section 1, with Section 6 for foundations near the neighbour's house.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Prestwich
Prestwich village, Sedgley Park, Simister, Rainsough, Kersal border, and the surrounding streets.
Local tip
Two-storey side extensions on semis usually run right up to the boundary. A Section 1 notice is needed even if the wall sits wholly on your land.
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 Prestwich project.
Planning and building control
Planning permission and building regulations in Prestwich are handled by Bury Council. They're separate from the Party Wall Act, and you may need all three.
What clients say
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish! We used Manchester Party Wall Surveyors recently and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Guy, our surveyor, was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and approachable throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly, handled all communications with the neighbours efficiently, and made what could have been a stressful process completely straightforward. Everything was done promptly and to a high standard. Would highly recommend Guy and the team to anyone needing party wall advice or services — reliable, efficient, and genuinely easy to work with. Thanks again!
Party wall questions in Prestwich
Do you cover all of Prestwich?
Yes. We work across Prestwich (M25) and the rest of Greater Manchester.
Do I need a party wall agreement for an extension in Prestwich?
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 Bury Council planning permission?
Yes. Bury 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 Prestwich?
Speak to a chartered surveyor before you start, not after.