Hourican & Associates specialise in all Party Wall matters
We are qualified members of the following associations & regulating bodies.
- FPWS: Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors. In 1997 the Government introduced party wall legislation across the whole of England & Wales in the form of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors was born out of a need for education and support for building surveyors and other professionals, but also to enhance awareness and provide advice and guidance to the general public.
- Pyramus & Thisbe Club: The P&T seeks to advance knowledge of party wall legislation and procedure and to promote best professional practice in its application.
The Club played a pivotal role in the framing of the present Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Founded in 1974 by leading party wall surveyors, the Club is organised on a regional basis throughout England and Wales, with each branch having its own Chairman and programme of events
The name of the Club comes from the characters of Pyramus and Thisbe in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: two lovers separated by a wall and who come to a sad end as a result of a dispute between their fathers.
- RIC's: With over 130,000 qualified and trainee professionals, RICS promotes and enforces the highest international standards across the built and natural environment.
- CIOB: Have a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society, and we’ve been doing that since 1834. Our members work worldwide in the development, conservation and improvement of the built environment.
- MCABE: Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE) is the leading body for professionals specialising in the design, construction, evaluation and maintenance of buildings.
Our party wall services
Our Party Wall services are designed to legally & professionally conduct surveys for our clients ensuring any building works that affecting their building or their neighbours building are compliant with the Party Wall Act.
Building Owners Surveyor Services
Planning building works? Our Building Owner Surveyor service ensures notices are valid, surveys are completed professionally, and Awards are finalised efficiently—minimising delays to your project.
Agreed
Surveyor
Appointing an agreed surveyor can streamline the Party Wall process, reduce costs, and keep things neighbourly. Hourican Associates act impartially for both owners to produce a fair and fully compliant Party Wall Award.
Adjoining Owner
is Surveyor
If you’ve received a Party Wall Notice, our Adjoining Owner Surveyor service protects your property, ensures accurate documentation, and secures a robust Award before works begin next door.
Schedule of Condition Survey
A Schedule of Condition records neighbouring property condition before construction, helping avoid disputes and providing vital photographic and written evidence.
Party Wall
Notice
We prepare and serve legally valid Party Wall Notices, ensuring your project starts correctly and reducing the risk of disputes or delays.
Party Wall
Award
We prepare legally binding Party Wall Awards covering access, protections, timings and neighbour safeguards—ensuring your project proceeds smoothly and compliantly.
Party Wall Dispute Resolution
When neighbours disagree, our experienced surveyors provide expert dispute resolution, ensuring the Party Wall Act is followed and both properties remain protected.
Basement Schedule of Condition Survey
Our detailed SOC surveys document the exact condition of adjoining properties before basement works begin—providing essential protection for all parties.
Basement Party Wall Survey
Basement excavations require specialist protection measures. Our surveyors deliver detailed assessments, SOCs, and Awards tailored to complex below-ground works.
Loft Conversion Party Wall Survey
Loft conversions often trigger Party Wall requirements. We handle notices, surveys, and Awards to safeguard both owners and keep your project on schedule.
Rear Extensions Party Wall Survey
We guide homeowners through the Party Wall requirements for rear extensions, from serving notices to securing Awards and protecting adjoining properties.
Chimney Removal Party Wall Survey
Removing a chimney breast? We manage the full Party Wall process, ensuring structural safety, neighbour consent, and a compliant Award tailored to your project.
Excavations Party Wall Survey
Any excavation within 3m or 6m of a neighbour’s property requires careful assessment. We provide compliant notices, SOCs and Awards for safe excavation works.
Boundaries Party Wall Survey
Boundary-related building works can be complex. Our surveyors provide expert advice, measurements, and Awards to keep projects compliant and neighbourly.
Party Wall Structure Survey
We assess the condition and structural integrity of shared walls to prevent disputes and ensure safe construction in line with the Party Wall Act.
Drone Roof Surveys
Our drone roof surveys safely capture high-resolution imagery of roofs, chimneys and parapets—ideal for defect analysis and pre-construction documentation with zero disruption.
Fantastic service - highly responsive and supportive in getting our party wall agreement across the line. Highly recommended.
This is the first time I've gone through the planning of an extension and party wall agreement. Richard from Hourican Associates, has been so helpful and fast through out the whole process. Would definitely recommend.
Richard & team provided a highly professional service, working well with my two neighbours to efficiently arrange surveyors for schedule of condition inspections and quickly complete and issue the required party wall agreement. Highly recommended.
Great! A professional service done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend.
Friendly and very quick service. Highly recommend
