Professional Surveying & Party Wall Services you can trust
Property and construction decisions can become complicated very quickly. Whether you are planning building work, dealing with a Party Wall matter, considering the condition of a property or simply need experienced professional advice, Tytherleigh-West provides clear, practical guidance based on almost five decades of experience across engineering, construction, surveying, property and contract matters.
Our approach combines technical knowledge with a detailed understanding of the legal and contractual considerations that sit behind property and construction.
Professional Surveying Services
Good surveying is not simply about inspecting a building and producing a report. It is about understanding how buildings are designed, constructed, altered, maintained and managed – and recognising the contractual and legal issues that can arise along the way.
Tytherleigh-West brings together extensive experience in engineering design, project management, property portfolio management, construction, surveying and property-related legal matters.
Party Wall Services
Professional guidance for Building Owners and Adjoining Owners dealing with works falling within the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Dilapidation Reports
Careful assessment and reporting of a property's condition in connection with leasehold and contractual obligations.
Leasehold Support
Technical and property-related assistance to help clients understand building condition, responsibilities and issues arising during a lease.
Measured Surveys
Accurate measurement and recording of existing buildings and spaces to provide dependable information for design, planning and property purposes.
Condition Reports
Independent inspection and documentation of the existing condition of a property, supported where appropriate by photographs and technical observations.
Homeowner Surveys
Practical professional advice for homeowners seeking a better understanding of the condition of their property and issues that may require further consideration.
A career built across engineering, property, construction and law
Tytherleigh-West has been established around a simple principle: clients should be able to obtain property advice from someone who understands not only buildings, but the wider engineering, contractual and legal environment in which property decisions are made.
With almost 50 years working within engineering and construction, that experience has included engineering design, major projects, project management, property portfolio management, consultancy, surveying, contract and delivery management and dispute-related work.
This breadth of experience means that a property is not considered from one narrow perspective. The building, proposed works, technical requirements, contractual position and wider implications can all be considered together.
Professional qualifications and recognition
supported by advanced academic qualifications in engineering and law, including:
- BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering
- MSc in Structural Engineering
- M in Law, specialising in Land and Contract
Professional recognition includes Fellowships of:
- The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Together with professional qualification as a:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) – Engineering Council Register
- Chartered Construction Manager (CIOB)
- Chartered Surveyor (RICS)
Why Tytherleigh-West?
Technical understanding
Decades of engineering and construction experience provide a practical understanding of how buildings and structures work, not simply how they appear during an inspection.
Property experience
Experience managing and advising on property extends from individual domestic matters to major portfolios and high-value assets.
Legal awareness
Postgraduate study in Land and Contract Law provides an additional perspective when considering the contractual and statutory issues that frequently accompany property and construction matters.
Clear communication
Technical subjects should not be made unnecessarily complicated. Advice is explained clearly, allowing clients to understand the issue, their options and the practical way forward.
Engineering & Construction
Almost five decades of experience across engineering design, major projects, project management and construction provide a strong technical foundation for property advice.
Property &
Surveying
Experience in surveying, property management and consultancy helps ensure that building condition, proposed works and wider property implications are considered together.
Contract & Legal Perspective
Experience in construction contracts, combined with postgraduate study in Land and Contract Law, provides valuable context where technical, contractual and statutory matters overlap.
Planning Building Work?
An early conversation can often identify issues before they develop into expensive delays or disputes.
If you are considering an extension, alteration, excavation or other work affecting a neighbouring property, we can advise on whether the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply and explain what needs to happen next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Certain works involving a shared or adjoining structure, works at or close to a boundary, and some excavation works near neighbouring buildings can fall within the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Whether the Act applies depends upon the nature and location of the proposed work. It is therefore sensible to obtain advice early rather than assume that a notice is – or is not – required.
A Party Wall Notice formally informs an Adjoining Owner of proposed work that falls within the provisions of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The type of notice required depends upon the proposed work. We can review the project and advise on the appropriate procedure.
A lack of consent does not necessarily mean the building work cannot proceed. Where the statutory process applies and a dispute arises under the Act, surveyor appointments may be required so that the matter can be addressed and, where appropriate, a Party Wall Award prepared.
A Schedule of Condition records the condition of relevant areas of a property before construction work begins. It typically contains written observations supported by photographs and can provide an important point of reference should questions regarding damage arise later.
Ideally, yes. Early professional advice can help establish whether the Party Wall etc. Act applies and allow sufficient time for the required procedures before construction is due to begin.
No. Tytherleigh-West also provides Dilapidation Reports, Leasehold Support, Measured Surveys, Condition Reports and Homeowner Surveys.
Trusted by Homeowners & Property Professionals Across Dorset
We're proud to help homeowners, neighbours, architects and developers navigate Party Wall matters with confidence. Here's what some of our clients have to say about working with us.
“The advice we received was clear, professional and easy to understand from start to finish. Our Party Wall Notice was handled promptly, and the entire process was much less stressful than we expected. Highly recommended.”
Sarah Thompson
Homeowner, Poole
“Excellent service throughout our loft conversion project. Communication was always prompt, and every stage of the Party Wall process was explained clearly. We felt confident knowing everything was handled correctly.”
James Carter
Property Owner, Bournemouth
“Professional, knowledgeable and impartial. The Schedule of Condition was completed quickly and gave both neighbours reassurance before work began. We wouldn’t hesitate to use their services again.”
Emma Richardson
Homeowner, Dorchester