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.
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.
Richard was very efficient, fuss-free, and well organised. A pleasure to work with.
I engaged Hourican & Associates for a Party Wall Agreement with 2 adjoining neighbours who are both tenants. Richard was very responsive from first contact and remained so throughout the consultation and when the Awards were issued. Very professional at all times and answered any questions in a timely manner. Our neighbours, both tenants and landlords didn't have any complaints either. I have recommended Hourican to some friends who may need similar services in the near future and wouldn't hesitate to use them again if needed.
Great Service, even with the impediment of a 2020 lockdown. Great communication
Richard Hourican dealt with my party wall notices on both sides for an extension and loft conversion. Very efficient and knowledgeable. He got it all dealt with very quickly. Would definitely recommend!
Richard & team helped us sort out a party wall agreement with an unresponsive neighbour. Everything went smoothly and on time so I would recommend their services.