London Party Wall Surveyors
Hourican & Associates Ltd |
Appointing the right London Party Wall Surveyor ensures your building project complies with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and protects you from costly disputes. Hourican & Associates are Chartered Surveyors, regulated by RICS, CIOB, and CABE, and full members of the FPWS and Pyramus & Thisbe Club.
Trusted Party Wall Surveyors in London
We specialise solely in Party Wall matters, offering impartial advice for both building owners and adjoining owners. Our services include serving notices, preparing agreements, schedules of condition, and resolving disputes. We have carried out hundreds of London Party Wall projects, from terraced homes in Chelsea to Georgian properties in Kensington and extensions in Fulham. For full borough coverage, visit our surveyors near me page.
Our Specialist Services
- Serving Party Wall Notices
- Schedule of Condition Surveys
- Dispute Resolution & Awards
- Impartial appointments as Agreed Surveyor
Credentials & Professional Standards
| Criterion | Hourican & Associates | Typical Market |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | RICS, CIOB, CABE regulated; FPWS & P&T members | Not all surveyors are chartered |
| Specialism | Dedicated Party Wall practice | Often mixed with general surveying |
| London Coverage | All boroughs with local projects and case studies | Some firms limited to a few postcodes |
| Transparency | Free notices, published guides & FAQs | Varies by provider |
Statutory Process & Typical Timeline
| Stage | What Happens | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Notice Served | Building owner serves a Section 1, 2, or 6 notice | Free Notices |
| Neighbour Response | Consent, dissent with surveyor, or appoint an Agreed Surveyor | Adjoining Owner FAQ |
| Schedule of Condition | Pre-works property record | Survey Guide |
| Award Agreed | Surveyor issues a binding Award | Disputes |
| Post-Works Check | Re-inspection & damage assessment | Projects |
FAQs
Richard Hourican, Company Director
BSc (Hons). HND Build. MCIOB. C.Build E MCABE. ARICS. MFPWS. MPTS
As a specialist Party Wall surveyor, Richard Hourican will protect your interests during building works.
Are you planning a building project – perhaps an extension, loft conversion or basement – that is on or adjacent to your property’s boundary line? Or has a ‘Party Wall’ notice dropped on the doormat informing you of a neighbour’s impending works?
It’s essential to understand all the implications of building plans. If you don’t, it could cost thousands. Our job is to ensure everything is done correctly – and that it doesn’t!
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