What is the Party Wall Act? 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.… Read more published: 09/02/2026 Schedule of Condition Survey Cost London: What Affects the Price? 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.… Read more published: 07/07/2026 Can You Serve a Party Wall Notice by Email? 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.… Read more published: 01/07/2026 Party Wall Notice Template UK 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.… Read more published: 01/07/2026 Party Wall Section 2 Explained 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.… Read more published: 24/06/2026 Neighbour Refusing a Party Wall Agreement? 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.… Read more published: 19/06/2026 When Do I Need a Party Wall Agreement? When Do I Need a Party Wall Agreement? Planning a loft conversion, rear extension, basement, chimney removal or structural alteration in London? This guide explains when you may need a Party Wall Notice, written neighbour consent, a Schedule of Condition Survey or a formal Party Wall Award before building work begins.… Read more published: 01/09/2025 What Is a Party Wall Agreement? Agreement vs Award vs Notice What Is a Party Wall Agreement? Agreement vs Award vs Notice Planning building works in London that affect a shared wall, boundary, party structure or nearby foundations? This guide explains the difference between a Party Wall Notice, written neighbour consent and a formal Party Wall Award, so you know what is required before work begins.… Read more published: 14/08/2025

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.

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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

Miguel Rios
Miguel Rios
14 May 2024

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.

Katrina Pirner
Katrina Pirner
02 May 2024

Richard was fantastic. He was responsive, professional, and very helpful with all the questions I had throughout the process. I can highly recommend him!

Gregg May
Gregg May
20 Mar 2024

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.

Helen Booth
Helen Booth
18 Mar 2024

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.

Jena Mihalovic
Jena Mihalovic
26 Feb 2024

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.

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