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
Schedule of Condition Survey Cost London: What Affects the Price?
Understand Schedule of Condition survey costs in London, what affects the price, who usually pays, and how a clear pre-works record can help protect your property.…
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published: 07/07/2026
Can You Serve a Party Wall Notice by Email?
Find out when a Party Wall Notice can be served by email, when paper service is safer, and how London homeowners can avoid invalid notice problems.…
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published: 01/07/2026
Party Wall Notice Template UK
A practical London homeowner guide to notice types, timing, required details and when a surveyor should check your draft before it reaches a neighbour.…
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published: 01/07/2026
Party Wall Section 2 Explained
A clear London homeowner guide to Party Structure Notices, steel beams, chimney breast removal, raising walls and other works to existing party walls.…
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published: 24/06/2026
Neighbour Refusing a Party Wall Agreement?
If your neighbour will not sign or respond to a Party Wall Notice, it does not always mean your project has to stop. Learn what refusal, dissent and no response mean under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, and how a Party Wall Surveyor can help move matters forward correctly.…
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published: 19/06/2026
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.
Great! A professional service done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend.
Friendly and very quick service. Highly recommend
Richard is a professional and diligent surveyor. I found him very courteous and pragmatic to deal with. Would recommend on house surveys, schedules of condition and PWA.
I am very happy with the service this company provided. Both quick and friendly made the whole process of dealing with the Party Wall Agreement easy. Many thanks Dave
Friendly and efficient service.We would use this company again.
Very good experience, good communication and smooth process. Quick too.
It has been a delight working with Richard. I had 5 party walls to sort involving a neighbour either side and owners of the flat above me. From start to finish it took approximately 3 weeks and was carried out and completed very efficiently. His response time was excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend his services. Jamie
Thank you Richard for your services. It was great to work with you. The process was very efficient and helpful at all stages.
Excellent work for Party Wall agreement - Richard was very helpful and efficient. Would throughly recommend.
Richard was absolutely brilliant in getting my party wall agreements for a complex loft extension across the line, throughout lockdown too, when getting access was challenging. He was very helpful when I then had to revert after a new obstacle arose, which needed his advice and a subsequent/additional award at short notice. Very much recommend - thanks Rich!
We engaged Richard Hourican for some party wall work and his response-time, ongoing communication, pricing and service were all excellent. He also went further and sorted us out with an engineer, who was also excellent. Highly recommended.