Party wall surveyors in Withington
RICS Chartered party wall surveyors for homes and businesses in Withington (M20).
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Party wall surveyors in Withington
Manchester Party Wall Surveyors provides RICS Chartered party wall surveyors in Withington (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 Withington
Withington has Victorian terraces and semis, many converted to flats or shared houses, with larger period houses near Fallowfield and Didsbury.
Projects we see most: Loft conversions, rear extensions, and conversions of houses into flats where party floors become party structures.
Where houses have been split into flats, the floors between separately owned flats can be party structures under Section 2, and leaseholders may need their own notices.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Withington
Withington village, Old Moat, Ladybarn, Copson Street, Wilmslow Road, and the surrounding streets.
Local tip
Where a house has been split into flats, each leaseholder with more than a year left on their lease is an owner under the Act and may need their own notice.
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 Withington project.
Planning and building control
Planning permission and building regulations in Withington are handled by Manchester City Council. They're separate from the Party Wall Act, and you may need all three.
What clients say
I started speaking with Guy after my neighbour refused to sign a consensual party wall agreement and began second-guessing structural calculations, becoming increasingly pernickety and difficult to deal with. The situation was turning into a time-consuming headache. Enter Guy – within 24 hours of speaking to my neighbour, he was at their property doing a full schedule of condition and, more importantly, putting them at ease. What could have dragged on for weeks was resolved quickly and calmly, thanks to his no-nonsense, human-first approach. Guy saved me significant time, stress and money – and I honestly can’t recommend him highly enough. He cuts through the bureaucracy, communicates like a real person (not just in legal speak), and makes you feel like you’re in safe, experienced hands. From now on, he’s my go-to for any party wall matters, and I’ll be recommending him to anyone who needs someone solid, efficient, and calm under pressure.
Party wall questions in Withington
Do you cover all of Withington?
Yes. We work across Withington (M20) and the rest of Greater Manchester.
Do I need a party wall agreement for an extension in Withington?
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 Withington?
Speak to a chartered surveyor before you start, not after.