Party wall surveyors in Trafford
RICS Chartered party wall surveyors for homes and businesses in Trafford (M16, M17, M31–M33, M41, WA14, WA15).
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Party wall surveyors in Trafford
Manchester Party Wall Surveyors provides RICS Chartered party wall surveyors in Trafford (M16, M17, M31–M33, M41, 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 Trafford
Trafford takes in Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis in Old Trafford, Stretford and Sale, 1930s semis in Urmston and Davyhulme, large period houses in Altrincham and Hale, and commercial and industrial property around Trafford Park.
Projects we see most: Loft conversions and rear extensions on terraces and semis, basements in Altrincham and Hale, and commercial schemes in and around Trafford Park.
Domestic work across the borough is mostly Section 2 for lofts and Section 6 for extension foundations. Commercial and industrial development near Trafford Park often means Section 6 notices to several neighbouring owners.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Trafford
Old Trafford, Stretford, Trafford Park, Sale, Altrincham, Urmston, Partington, and the surrounding streets.
Local tip
Industrial and commercial plots around Trafford Park often have neighbouring warehouses built right to the boundary, so Section 6 notices for new foundations are common.
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 Trafford project.
Commercial work in Trafford
We also act on commercial and mixed-use schemes in Trafford, for developers and for neighbouring owners and occupiers. See commercial party wall services.
Planning and building control
Planning permission and building regulations in Trafford are handled by Trafford 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 Trafford
Do you cover all of Trafford?
Yes. We work across Trafford (M16, M17, M31–M33, M41, WA14, WA15) and the rest of Greater Manchester.
Do I need a party wall agreement for an extension in Trafford?
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 Trafford?
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