Party Wall Surveyor in Chippenham, Melksham & Devizes: Local 2026 Guide
Fixed-fee party wall notices and Awards across Chippenham, Melksham, Calne and Devizes. What triggers the Act on Wiltshire housing stock and what it costs in 2026.
This guide is part of our party wall surveyors in Chippenham hub — fixed fees, local coverage and a free 60-second eligibility check.
West Wiltshire is one of our busiest corridors: Chippenham (SN14/SN15), Melksham (SN12), Calne (SN11) and Devizes (SN10) are all within thirty minutes of our Highworth base, so site visits are typically booked within five working days.
What triggers the Act on Wiltshire stock
- Bath stone and rubble-filled terraces in Chippenham town centre and Devizes Market Place. Shallow footings mean nearly every neighbouring extension triggers Section 6.
- 1960s–80s estate semis in Pewsham, Bowerhill and Roundway. Loft conversions here almost always need steels bearing into the party wall — Section 2.
- New-build estates at Rawlings Green and Melksham's eastern edge. Boundary walls and shared foundations are common, and Section 1 line-of-junction notices come up more than owners expect.
- Canal-side properties along the Kennet & Avon at Devizes and Semington, where ground conditions make a photographic Schedule of Condition worth every penny.
Our free 60-second eligibility checker tells you which sections of the Act apply to your Chippenham project and the exact fixed fee — no obligation.
The order to do things
- Architect's drawings showing depth and structure.
- Free 60-second eligibility check — which sections apply.
- Notice drafted and served: two months ahead for Section 2, one month for Section 6.
- 14-day response window: consent, dissent or silence.
- Schedule of Condition, then Award if there is a dispute.
- Works start lawfully.
2026 fixed fees across Wiltshire
- First notice £50, each additional £30
- Agreed Surveyor (one impartial surveyor for both owners) £650
- Full Party Wall Award £850
- Standalone Schedule of Condition £350, included free with an Award
No travel charges anywhere in Wiltshire. No hourly billing, no drafting or administration add-ons.
If your neighbour consents, you pay the notice fee only
That is the outcome we aim for: a clearly written, Act-compliant notice with a plain-English covering letter gets consent far more often than a downloaded template. In that case your total is £50 for a single neighbour.
Adjoining owners in Chippenham, Melksham and Devizes
If a neighbour has served a notice on you, our representation costs you nothing — the building owner pays the reasonable fees of both surveyors. Send us the notice and we'll respond within one working day. See what a party wall surveyor does.
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