McAllister Associates Limited

Your Independent Partners in Party Wall Matters

Construction work near a boundary can be a legal minefield. At McAllister Associates Limited, we specialise in the administration of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, ensuring that whether you are the one building or the one living next door, your interests are protected with diligence and expertise.

Based in Bristol, we operate as independent Chartered Building Surveyors across the entirety of England and Wales, including London and the South West. We pride ourselves on a responsive, personal approach that cuts through the complexity of neighbourly matters.

Strategic Advice for Building Owners

If you are planning construction, early expert advice is the most effective way to identify obstacles and optimise your development potential. We act as your authorised agent to ensure your project stays on track and remains legally compliant.

• Design Review: We review your proposals within the context of the legislation and liaise with your designers.
• Statutory Notices: We draft and serve valid notices, a prerequisite for invoking your rights under the Act.
• Due Diligence: We undertake property title searches to identify all parties that must be notified.
• Conflict Avoidance: We address misunderstandings early to help you avoid common pitfalls and programme delays.

Protecting the Rights of Adjoining Owners

Received a notice from a neighbour? You have rights, and we are here to help you exercise them. We provide the clarity you need to make an informed response, whether you choose to consent or dissent to the proposed works.

If you have reservations about the adequacy of a design or concerns about the potential impact on your property, we guide you through the statutory process. We interpret complex specifications and ensure that necessary protective measures are in place before work begins.

Why Clients Choose McAllister Associates

We aren't just consultants; we are Chartered professionals committed to the highest standards of the industry. We combine traditional surveying expertise with modern tools, such as drone technology, to inspect difficult-to-access structures.

"Our mission is to provide a framework for resolution, ensuring construction proceeds smoothly while safeguarding the structural integrity and rights of neighbouring properties."

Dispute Resolution & Statutory Appointments

When a dispute is deemed to have arisen under Section 10 of the Act, we are experienced in acting in a statutory, quasi-judicial capacity. We can be appointed as the Agreed Surveyor for both parties or act as the surveyor for an individual owner. Our role is to record the conditio

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