Does Your Party Wall Project Need Extra Insurance?
Party Wall insurance is often misunderstood. Learn when ordinary contractor cover may not be enough, what non-negligence insurance is, how it differs from a Party Wall Award and what London owners should check before works begin.…
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published: 11/08/2026
Selling Your Home With Missing Party Wall Documents?
Missing Party Wall Notices, written consent or an Award does not automatically prevent a sale, but it can trigger buyer enquiries and delays. Learn what to check, what documents to recover and when professional advice is needed.…
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published: 07/08/2026
Your Neighbour Has Not Replied. What Next?
Silence is not consent. Learn when a Party Wall dispute is deemed to arise, how the Section 10(4) ten-day procedure works and when a surveyor may be appointed for a non-responsive adjoining owner.…
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published: 04/08/2026
Received a Party Wall Notice and Want Changes?
A counter notice may allow an Adjoining Owner to request reasonable additional or modified work to a party structure. Learn when the procedure applies, the deadlines, who pays and what happens if the owners cannot agree.…
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published: 31/07/2026
How Long Does a Party Wall Agreement Last?
Party Wall Notices generally last for one year, but consent and Party Wall Awards require a more careful review. Learn when documents lapse, what happens after delays and when fresh paperwork may be needed.…
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published: 27/07/2026
Works Started Without a Party Wall Notice?
There is no simple backdated Party Wall Agreement. Discover what can still be documented, how remaining works may be handled and the practical steps that can reduce the risk of delay, damage claims and neighbour disputes.…
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published: 21/07/2026
When Does a Party Wall Third Surveyor Step In?
A practical London guide explaining how a Third Surveyor is selected, when a Party Wall dispute may be referred to them and what happens after their decision.…
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published: 17/07/2026
What is the Party Wall Act?
A clear, plain-English guide to when the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies, what notice you may need to serve, how neighbours can respond, and when a Party Wall Award protects both properties.…
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published: 09/02/2026
Why choose Hourican Associates?
We are specialist regulated Party Wall surveyors and will always ensure our clients' interests are protected during building works.
Accredited
Hourican Associates specialise in all Party Wall matters in London and are fully qualified members of the FPWS, Pyramus & Thisbe Club and regulated by RICS, CIOB & CABE.
Thorough
We pay attention to the detail & are experts in all Party Wall matters, we ensure the protection supplied by the Party Wall Act is in place & accurately applied to your project.
Professional
We draw upon a wealth of experience and professional qualifications to ensure that we can assist our clients in the most cost and time effective way possible.
Experienced
We are specialist Party Wall surveyors with a wealth of experience working in London on projects of all sizes, always ensuring our clients are fully protected by the Party Wall Act.
Richard was a great recommendation and went above and beyond to arrange complex party wall agreements for both sets of neighbours. He worked well with our border team as plans changed and then came together and was highly professional and collaborative. Arranged monitoring and liaised and communicated with everyone smoothly. Would be a great addition to any building project.
Richard was fantastic to work with - very efficient and knowledgeable, and got the work done with minimal fuss.
Richard was excellent to work with, we have 6 partywalls to complete in a short time and he kept us up to date throughout and chased daily to make sure they were done on time.
Geeat experience! Richard engaged with me quickly and communicated well at all stages, making the whole process easy and managing any queries promptly. I'd recommend him
Absolutely brilliant service. H&A assisted us on an urgent basis with a schedule of condition. They were prompt, efficient and extremely professional. The quality of their work speaks for itself. I would highly recommend them.
Richard has been extremely helpful when dealing with my queries about my neighbour extension works even after he was informed that he was not appointed as the party wall surveyor due to some communication issues. A great way to handle such situation professionally.
Highly recommend working with Richard and his team.
Richard was first class with how he helped me with my query. Despite immediately realising Hourican Associates couldn't help me with the work i required, he spent 15 minutes on the phone discussing my problem and directing me to other trusted professionals who could help me. Thanks!!
Used for a Party Wall Agreement. Incredibly efficient, fast and very responsive to any questions. Thank you!
I found out I needed party wall awards from no less than 8 neighbours and AFTER strip out works. Richard Hourican made saving the day a breeze, meeting all our new neighbours and walking them through the somewhat complicated party wall process. I had been told that one could do party wall awards yourself, I now understand there is absolutely no way that would have been done correctly or as efficiently without the help of Richard and his team. I recommend you call him and explain your situation, he'll sort it and give you a very reasonable fee for the pleasure.
I can’t recommend Richard and Hourican Associates highly enough. From the outset of our loft conversion project, they demonstrated professionalism, deep expertise, and a calm, solution-focused approach that proved invaluable. Not only did Richard provide clear, practical guidance through the technical and regulatory aspects, but he also managed sensitive party wall matters with diplomacy and clarity. His ability to communicate effectively, mediate concerns, and ensure we remained compliant with all building approvals gave us great peace of mind throughout the process. If you're considering any home extension or loft work, especially where neighbour relations or party wall matters might become tricky, I’d strongly recommend working with Hourican Associates. An absolute asset to any project.
Provided excellent advice on handling of a party wall award - would recommend.