Party Wall Act Misunderstandings
Clear, London-focused guidance on notices, excavations, awards and neighbour consent—so your project stays compliant and on track.…
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published: 19/02/2026
Party Wall Act associations & regulators
Appoint a London party wall surveyor with recognised professional membership and clear accountability—helpful when neighbour relations (and risk) matter most.…
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published: 09/02/2026
Adjoining Owner Party Wall Information
Received a Party Wall Notice? Protect your home with clear options—consent or dissent, what a Party Wall Award covers, and how damage and surveyor fees are usually handled.…
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published: 09/02/2026
What is the Party Wall Act?
Understand what the Party Wall Act means for your London build — when you need to serve notice, what timelines apply, and how a Party Wall Award protects you and your neighbour.…
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published: 09/02/2026
Building Owner Party Wall Information
Planning building works in London? Here’s what every Building Owner must do under the Party Wall Act—notice periods, neighbour responses, costs, and how to avoid delays.…
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published: 09/02/2026
What is a Party Wall?
If you're planning building works near or on a shared boundary in London, understanding what a party wall is—and how the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies—is essential to protect your project and maintain good neighbourly relations.…
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published: 22/07/2025
Hire a Regulated Party Wall Surveyor in London
Protect your project and neighbour relations with trusted, professionally accountable surveyors (RICS, CABE, CIOB, FPWS & Pyramus & Thisbe).…
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published: 23/01/2026
Mansard Loft Extensions & Party Wall Advice
Planning a mansard in a conservation area? Get clear party wall guidance on raising parapets, serving notices and avoiding neighbour disputes in London.…
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published: 15/01/2026
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 RIC's, 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.
Has acted as Party Wall surveyor for me - really responsive and excellent service.
Richard was very helpful. He’s knowledgable and quick to respond to queries. Would recommend.
If you are looking for someone to go the extra mile look no further than Richard Hourican. I cannot thank him enough for the excellent job he did in securing my Party Wall Awards. There were numerous flats either side of my property. A total of 11 altogether. Some responded, some didn't but Richard didn't give up. He made what could have been a difficult, long drawn out and stressful situation a lot easier to handle and took all the flak and came up with the result. Don't look any further than this, you have found your man. Thank you!
Great fast response and the party wall award was received in good time before the build. Thank you
We had a party wall issue that Hourican Associates assisted us with. They're knowledge was excellent with great communication advising us every step of the way. Very happy to have worked with them.
Richard was fantastic. He was responsive, professional, and very helpful with all the questions I had throughout the process. I can highly recommend him!
Richard dealt with a lengthy and complicated set of several simultaneous party wall awards relating to our recent building project. He was professional and personable which was a great help to us in what was a difficult situation. He brought all matters to a happy conclusion for us.
It was a pleasure working with Richard of Hourican Associates. He was very professional and responsive throughout a stressful time for us. I’d have no hesitation recommending him and their services.
We had the pleasure of working with Richard Hourican and his team at Hourican Associates for our party wall agreement, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, Richard exhibited a level of professionalism and expertise that surpassed our expectations. Communication was a standout aspect of our collaboration with Hourican Associates. Richard kept us informed every step of the way, ensuring that we were always in the loop regarding the progress of our party wall agreement. Any queries or concerns we had were promptly addressed, contributing to a seamless and transparent process. The timeliness of their work is commendable. Unlike some experiences we've heard about, there was no unnecessary delay or dragging out of the process. Richard and his team efficiently navigated the complexities of our party wall agreement, demonstrating a commitment to meeting deadlines without compromising on the quality of their work. In summary, if you're in need of a reliable, communicative, and efficient team to handle your party wall agreement, look no further than Hourican Associates. Richard's professionalism and the team's dedication to client satisfaction make them a top choice in their field. We wholeheartedly recommend their services and would gladly work with them again in the future.
Hourican Associates handled a complex set of party wall agreements for us with a range of stakeholders including both leasehold and freehold owners. From our first conversation, Richard's vast knowledge of this process was evident; he explained the whole process clearly and answered all my questions thoroughly. Communication was extremely prompt the whole way through with Richard always making time to chat on the phone to keep us updated. I would highly recommend Hourican Associates.
The team at Hourican Associates were exceptional. They were very helpful professional in handling my party wall consents. Thank you! Highly recommend them to anyone.