Akt. Neighbourly Surveyors

Akt. Neighbourly Surveyors Archway Party Wall Surveyors is a dedicated part of Archway Building Consultancy Act 1996.

Our WHY is to challenge and disrupt the ‘norm’ providing a fresh, practical and efficient approach to the Party Wall etc. This includes using process management software, electronic communications and technology to expedite the Party Wall process and prevent delays to building works. We are solution focused and can advise on all building works including extensions, basement / loft conversions, pil

ing / underpinning works and new build commercial / residential developments. We strive to offer straight forward and practical advice that is cost effective.

Party wall notices are simple in principle, but details matter. Getting them wrong can mean delays, re serving and avoid...
24/03/2026

Party wall notices are simple in principle, but details matter. Getting them wrong can mean delays, re serving and avoidable tension with neighbours.

Akt. helps you get it right first time

- Confirm the correct notice type and timing
- Prepare and serve notices properly

Manage the process through to award if required

Learn more at akt-surveyors.com

We work alongside architects to keep party wall and right to light from becoming last minute issues. Early input can pro...
19/03/2026

We work alongside architects to keep party wall and right to light from becoming last minute issues. Early input can protect planning, programme and client confidence, especially on tight urban sites.

How Akt. supports your practice

- Party wall strategy and notices
- Right to light risk reviews and reporting
- Practical options to reduce neighbour impact

Learn more at akt-surveyors.com

Right to light risk is easier to manage when you test it early. A feasibility review can highlight sensitive neighbours ...
17/03/2026

Right to light risk is easier to manage when you test it early. A feasibility review can highlight sensitive neighbours and support design decisions before layouts and elevations are fixed.

Akt. supports you with

- Early risk screening
- Targeted modelling where needed
- Clear next steps for mitigation, insurance or negotiation

Learn more at akt-surveyors.com

Party wall issues often cause delays because they are started too late. If you are planning a loft conversion, rear exte...
13/03/2026

Party wall issues often cause delays because they are started too late. If you are planning a loft conversion, rear extension or basement, early advice helps you build party wall steps into your programme and keep neighbour relationships on track.

Akt. can help you

- Confirm if the Party Wall etc Act 1996 applies
- Serve the correct notices
- Agree awards and schedules of condition where needed

Learn more at akt-surveyors.com

Architects are often the first to spot neighbourly risk, but party wall and right to light can still feel like specialis...
10/03/2026

Architects are often the first to spot neighbourly risk, but party wall and right to light can still feel like specialist territory. Akt. provides CPD sessions designed to give your team confident, project ready understanding, with clear examples from live schemes.

Our CPD sessions can cover

- Party Wall Act essentials for designers and project leads
- Common triggers on extensions, basements and lofts
- Right to light risk, when to assess and how to reduce exposure
- Day to day tactics to keep neighbours on side and protect programme

Beyond training, we also support your practice as an extension of your team, helping you manage party wall and right to light matters from early design through to delivery.

If you want CPD that is practical, commercial and grounded in real projects, we would love to hear from you.

Learn more at akt-surveyors.com/cpd-party-wall-training/

Right to light is often the issue that appears late and causes the biggest disruption. A simple feasibility review at th...
06/03/2026

Right to light is often the issue that appears late and causes the biggest disruption. A simple feasibility review at the right time can highlight sensitive neighbours, inform massing decisions and support a sensible route to mitigation, insurance or negotiation.
Akt. supports developers, architects and owners with right to light services that are built around decision making

- Desktop risk screening and feasibility advice
- Detailed assessments using 3D modelling where needed
- Clear reporting for legal teams, insurers and funders
- Practical support through negotiation and settlement

If your site is tight, urban or surrounded by existing buildings, early right to light advice can save months later.

Learn more at akt-surveyors.com

Loft conversion, rear extension or basement works often trigger the Party Wall etc Act 1996. Bringing a party wall surve...
02/03/2026

Loft conversion, rear extension or basement works often trigger the Party Wall etc Act 1996. Bringing a party wall surveyor in early helps you set a realistic programme, serve the right notices and keep neighbour relationships steady while the build moves forward.

At Akt. we support homeowners and project teams with a clear, practical process

- Confirm whether the Act applies to your proposed works
- Prepare and serve notices correctly
- Record schedules of condition to protect both properties
- Agree party wall awards efficiently when required

If an extension is on your list for this year, we can help you take the uncertainty out of the party wall process.

Learn more at akt-surveyors.com

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Thank you for trusting us with your party wall and natural light matters this yearAs we welcome the new year, everyone a...
31/12/2025

Thank you for trusting us with your party wall and natural light matters this year

As we welcome the new year, everyone at Akt. would like to say a genuine thank you to the homeowners, neighbours, architects, developers, property managers and professional teams who have worked with us over the past twelve months.

From first sketches to projects on site, it has been a privilege to support you with party wall, right to light and daylight and sunlight advice and to help keep neighbourly matters calm, clear and under control.

Wishing you a healthy, peaceful and successful year, and we look forward to working with you on your 2026 projects.

Start your project by checking what the Party Wall Act means for your plansIf your new year plans include a loft convers...
29/12/2025

Start your project by checking what the Party Wall Act means for your plans

If your new year plans include a loft conversion, rear extension or basement, it is worth checking early whether the Party Wall etc Act 1996 will apply to your works.

At Akt. our party wall surveyors help homeowners turn uncertainty into a simple, step by step plan so you know exactly what needs to happen and when.

We can

Review your architect’s drawings and confirm if the Act applies

Prepare and serve the correct notices on your neighbours

Agree party wall awards that protect both sides

Work alongside your designer and contractor so neighbourly matters do not slow things down

If you are using the break to sketch ideas or get quotes, it is the perfect time to have a quick conversation about party wall too.

From all of us at Akt. Neighbourly Surveyors, we would like to wish our clients, collaborators and colleagues a very Mer...
25/12/2025

From all of us at Akt. Neighbourly Surveyors, we would like to wish our clients, collaborators and colleagues a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful festive break.

Whether you are a homeowner planning your first extension, an architect or developer shaping complex schemes, or a neighbour who has trusted us to look after your interests this year, thank you for working with us and for being part of the Akt. story.

Our team will be taking some time to recharge with family and friends, ready to come back in the new year with the same focus on clear advice, calm communication and truly neighbourly solutions across party wall, right to light and daylight and sunlight matters.

Wishing you a restful Christmas Day and a bright start to the year ahead.

At Akt. Neighbourly Surveyors we specialise in one thing keeping neighbourly matters under control so projects can move ...
22/12/2025

At Akt. Neighbourly Surveyors we specialise in one thing keeping neighbourly matters under control so projects can move forward with confidence.

From our base at The Building Centre in central London, our surveyors support clients across England with party wall, right to light and daylight and sunlight advice. We combine advanced technology with a people centred approach, so you get robust analysis and calm, clear communication on every instruction.

Who we work with

• Homeowners planning extensions and loft conversions
• Architects and developers shaping complex urban sites
• Property managers, local authorities and housing providers
• Neighbours worried about the impact of nearby works

If you want a single team who can look after both party wall and natural light matters from feasibility through to completion, Akt. is here to help.

Address

The Building Centre, 26 Store Street
London
WC1E7BT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

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