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Our mission at Barker & Associates Party Wall Surveys Ltd is simple: to provide high-quality services for our valued clients. Our team goes above and beyond to cater to each project’s specific needs. Through open communication and exceptional service, we hope you’ll find what you’re looking for in a Party Wall Surveyor. For more information or general inquiries, get in touch today.
Reviews 60
DD
Jul 11,2021Received a card from the Post Office to say we had a letter that couldn’t be delivered because the sender didn’t pay the full postage. Paid £2, thinking we had a parcel, and turns out that Barker and Associates had sent an unsolicited letter, like many other reviews on this site. Things must be getting bad, if they can’t even manage to put a stamp on a letter or, maybe, afford to pay the postage! I would definitely look elsewhere if I were to find I needed party wall surveyors.
Don Rowlands
Jul 01,2021Avoid at all costs - a complete scam outfit. We received an uninvited letter from them as a direct result of their having scanned the local planning authority’s published data. We only found out that this wasn’t the company being used by our neighbours (as we had already agreed to proceed with our neighbours’ company) when our neighbours received a letter incorrectly addressed. DO NOT USE
Deborah Ollett
Apr 26,2021Thank goodness I am one of the people that Barker & Associates have supported. I am sure my neighbour who was completing the extension has nothing but bad things to say. Their reluctance to pay for the repairs to my property, indicates this would never have been met without Neil’s diligence. This firms work has saved me going to the small claims court and having to deal with bullying self-serving neighbours. I am very grateful for all your company has done.
Dianne
Apr 19,2021Neil responded to our notice and then arranged the survey within a week. Happy to recommend.
James Maddison
Apr 19,2021Fast service, would recommend and use again.
Gemma
Apr 18,2021This company are the lowest of the low. Scour council planning portals and then send deceptive letters to neighbours, tricking them into giving their details. Then write to individual planning works, claim neighbour is their client and has instructed a survey, conveniently for Neil Barker. As said previously, ambulance chasers. If they were any good they wouldn’t need to practice such low tactics, trying to coerce people into unnecessary expense and encouraging neighbourly disputes. NO EVIDENCE OF RICS MEMBERSHIP OR REGULATION on their website. This rings huge alarm bells. If you need a surveyor, best to choose a regulated one.
Michael White
Apr 07,2021Barker and Associates Party Wall Surveys Limited are absolutely 100% a scam company. They prey on the weak and misinformed and SCAM people into signing forms not knowing the implications. Cockroach ambulance chasers would be a polite way to describe. Avoid at all costs.
Simon Price
Apr 06,2021Fast and reliable service, would recommend and use again.
harvey uk
Mar 22,2021This is a sham company that checks public planning records, gets neighbours to sign agreements and then will demand fees from neighbours for acting on their behalf. They are like ambulance chasers of the party wall world, beware.
AG
Nov 13,2020Thank you so much to Neil. He was our agreed surveyor and was very helpful during our house extension project. His commutations were great and was always available whenever we needed him via email/phone. He was quick in replying and was very clear whenever we had a question. I would recommend his service to anyone.
Angela Barnes
Nov 02,2020We engaged Barker & Associates as agreed surveyor for us and our neighbours. The survey Was carried out and awards were issued promptly with no problem at all, and we could carry out our extension. Would recommend.
Asha
Sep 08,2020I would not reccomend this firm Neil advises he came to my neighbour's property but had no courtesy to call/knock to state he has come to visit the property. Surely a party wall surveyor 'acting on both sides' should have common courtsey to advise the date at least. Then starting pictures cannot be given because "a crack in the wall" violates GDPR! What a joke. Waiting on a response from my neighbour to give him the go ahead. Surely the form we both signed is sufficent for this?!
Glenda Dudgeon
Aug 25,2020Colin and John who delivered our dining room chairs could not have been more helpful and professional.
Harry Lidder
Jul 24,2020Neil Barker was engaged to act on our behalf as a party wall surveyor in respect of loft and rear extension works to be carried out by our neighbour. At his second call to our property, Neil unequivocally confirmed that cracks in our wall and ceiling had been caused by the neighbour’s works. Following which Neil states that the neighbours surveyor is not budging !! and in agreement with the neighbour’s surveyor denied any damage had been caused. At the third call, an appointment was made for both party wall surveyors to attend our property. However, Neil failed to show up. Allegedly stuck on another job. Neil showed no interest in the matter nor did he act in his client’s best interest. I do not and can not recommend Neil Barker and Associates to anyone looking for a party wall surveyor or party wall advice.
Christopher O Donnell
Feb 12,2020Great communication and excellent service. Would highly recommend!
Anne Allen
Nov 27,2019When we needed a party wall award for ourselves and neighbours for our extension we were very pleased to deal with Neil at Barker and Associates on the matter. All communication via letter or email was very quickly dealt with and the appointment for the survey carried out very quickly. The award was granted within a few days. I would not hesitate to recommend this firm to anyone who needed their services. A top rate service expertly carried out.
Designserve
Nov 19,2019Pleased with Barker Associates prompt and professional service Definitely would work with them in the future and highly recommend to others.
Sharan
Nov 11,2019Neil contacted me pretty much straightaway when I asked for help via the Nextdoor (neighbour) app and relieved me of my stress immediately. Having him around meant that I didn't need to deal with annoying and difficult neighbours. He gave clear and concise advice and things moved really quickly. He gave an unbeatable price and was always contactable either by phone or email! I would definitely recommend him to others looking for party wall related advice!
T. H.
Mar 15,2019I would recommend this company and Neil Barker to anyone looking for advice concerning party wall issues. Neil Barker handled my party wall dispute with my neighbour in a most professional and thoughtful manner for all concerned. He secured for us a party wall award so our build can legally go ahead. I wholeheartedly recommend.
85 Great Portland Street, W1W 7LT, London, GB
http://www.barkerspartywall.co.uk
Quest
Jul 29,2021Recieved a letter trying to scare me into signing up with them, threatentening my neigbours building works were going to damage my property. Reported the company to the RICS, disgusting business practices trying to cause disputes between neighbours to generate money. Company should be investigated. Update: "Warning" The firm is not registered with RICS