Security for Expenses Security for Expenses Security for expenses is not a standard demand in every case, but it can be an important safeguard where the risk profile justifies it.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Party Wall Section 1 Party Wall Section 1 If you are building at the boundary, Section 1 may matter before foundations are dug and before the first block is laid.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Appealing a Party Wall Award Appealing a Party Wall Award Yes, a Party Wall Award can be appealed — but the deadline is short and an appeal is not a routine extension of the surveyor process.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Access to Neighbouring Land Access to Neighbouring Land Scaffolding and access are common flashpoints on tight London sites, but Party Wall rights are not a blank cheque to occupy next door.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Party Wall Damage Explained Party Wall Damage Explained If building works cause damage next door, the most important questions are usually what changed, how it can be evidenced and how it should be remedied.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Commercial Schedule of Condition Surveys London Commercial Schedule of Condition Surveys London Protect landlords, tenants and developers with schedule of condition surveys for commercial properties in London before leases, fit-outs and neighbouring works begin.… Read more published: 30/03/2026 When to Serve Party Wall Notices When to Serve Party Wall Notices Serve Party Wall notices too late and your build programme can unravel before the first contractor arrives.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Valid Party Wall Notices Valid Party Wall Notices A Party Wall notice is only useful if it is valid, correctly served and tied to the actual works being proposed.… Read more published: 16/03/2026

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.

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Gang Hu
Gang Hu
26 Feb 2025

Our friend introduced Richard to us to help on party wall matters. His work was delivered in a very efficient and timely way with high quality. Great experience and highly recommended.

Ash Island Lofts
Ash Island Lofts
20 Feb 2025

I first met Richard in Sept 2016 for a coffee, he went through his services and we gave him a trial run on a fairly complex party wall award requirement for a mid terrace in Fulham SW6. He booked the Schedule of Condition survey the following day and had the awards in my email within the week. Richard is now our main recommended PWS and since then has completed 100s of jobs for our clients. Richard is courteous, strong on customer service, good value, extremely knowledgeable and always a pleasure to deal with.

Jack
Jack
18 Feb 2025

I have worked with Richard for few years now and have nothing but praise. Fast acting, fair costing and thorough work. Clear communication is given throughout which makes working with Richard so much easier.

D Wilks
D Wilks
13 Jan 2025

I have worked with Richard on various basement projects in London and always found him very quick to respond to any emails and gets the party wall awards in place quickly with a fixed costs. He is our go to Party Wall surveyor..

CH Chiam
CH Chiam
18 Dec 2024

This is the second time I’ve used their party wall services. I find Richard to be very knowledgeable and always has time to answer my questions. I’ll recommend his services to my friends.

Cameron Brown
Cameron Brown
17 Nov 2024

Hourican Associates Ltd came recommended and quote was fair. Managed complex party wall situation with 5 neighbours for a loft extension. Schedule of conditions conducted and party wall agreements issued efficiently. Responsive when questions/issues arose.

Philip Dedich
Philip Dedich
17 Oct 2024

Engaging Richard from Hourican Associates as my party wall surveyor has been an absolute blessing. From start to finish, he has been extremely helpful, consistently offering valuable advice and guidance throughout the entire process. Richard’s responsiveness and willingness to address any additional queries I had was truly impressive, and he even went the extra mile on several occasions to ensure everything has gone smoothly. Working with him was an absolute pleasure, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Richard and the team at Hourican Associates to anyone seeking professional, reliable party wall services in the future.

Cherry Cherry cherry
Cherry Cherry cherry
17 Oct 2024

Has acted as Party Wall surveyor for me - really responsive and excellent service.

Peter Chalwin
Peter Chalwin
23 Jul 2024

Richard was very helpful. He’s knowledgable and quick to respond to queries. Would recommend.

Belinda Brewin
Belinda Brewin
28 Jun 2024

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!

Belinda Brewin
Belinda Brewin
28 Jun 2024
Jessica Graham
Jessica Graham
06 Jun 2024

Great fast response and the party wall award was received in good time before the build. Thank you

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