A party wall surveyor is appointed in relation to the condition of, a party wall or to work on. This occurs when works are planned to adjoining property and impinge on the party wall. The surveyor is independent; they will produce a set of guidelines in respect of the work and its progress, a record of condition of the party wall, photographs and any relevant drawings. This is a statutory process with the advantage of removing partiality from the process and resolving what could otherwise be an ongoing conflict between adjoining owners.