Meet the team
Our expert Party Wall surveyors are qualified & completely understand buildings and building processes, we are ready to help you ensure that your building and interests are fully protected during building works.
Richard
Hourican
Company Director
Richard
Littleproud
Surveyor
Laura
Quigley
Office Manager
Sinead
Gorman
Accounts Manager
Anthony
White
Construction Manager
What we do
Hourican Associates operate a specialist division of Party Wall Surveyors who undertake appointments on behalf of developers (Building Owners) or neighbouring owners (Adjoining Owners) within the residential and commercial environment.
Are you a Client or Client’s representative? Will your proposals require the following types of work:
- Forming a building foundation within 3 metres and to a lower level of a neighbour’s property?
- Constructing a building or a boundary wall up to or astride the boundary line?
- Raising, lowering, cutting into or underpinning a boundary wall or party wall?
If the answer is ‘yes’ to one or all of the above works, there is a statutory requirement that you follow a strict process set out in the Party Wall etc. Act, 1996.
Our approach
We specialise in Party Wall matters, not only do we serve Party Wall Notices for our clients, we also undertake comprehensive Party Wall surveys & ensure our clients buildings & interests are protected under the Party Wall Act.
Free
quotation
Contact us today for a no obligation, free quotation from our qualified surveyors to work on your project.
Professional
Survey
Our experienced surveyors will schedule a visit to the site of your project and conduct a through, professional survey.
Party wall
award
On completion of our survey we will produce a complete report, issue notices, or grant a party wall award.
Why choose Hourican Associates?
We are specialist regulated Party Wall surveyors and will always ensure our clients' interests are protected during building works.
Who we are
With offices based Chiswick London, here at Hourican Associates we are a Chartered Building Consultancy specialising in Party Wall surveying in London, we are fully qualified members of the FPWS, Pyramus & Thisbe Club and regulated by RIC's, CIOB & MCABE. We are the Party Wall experts in London.
Our team of expert Party Wall surveyors are not only highly experienced in Party Wall matters but also have an extensive background in construction.
This knowledge ensures that we are fully equipped to handle each and every Party Wall surveying matter, always ensuring our clients building & interests are fully protected.
How we can help
We are experienced Party Wall surveyors, who have undertaken numerous appointments under the Party Wall Act for Building Owners and Adjoining Owners.
Our experience includes working with many private commercial, retail and residential clients throughout London.
We liaise with architects, structural engineers, project managers and other appointed party wall surveyors to complete matters under the Party Wall Act as efficiently as possible.
We recommend that we are appointed early in the design phase to enable full benefit of the Act and mitigation of delays.
We would be happy to provide a complimentary assessment of any party wall implications to your scheme.
How we do it
Our Party Wall surveyors are not only highly qualified but are also highly experienced. We specialise in Party Wall Agreements and are experts in all Party Wall matters.
Our experience means that our surveyors are able to best represent the interests of our clients and their properties always ensuring their buildings and interests are protected & all works compliant to the Party Wall Act.
We have worked on Party Wall agreements ranging from:
- Loft conversions
- Extensions
- Basements
- Alterations or internal refurbishments
We are the Party Wall experts in London.
Experienced & qualified
At Hourican Associates we draw upon a wealth of experience and professional qualifications, backed by accreditations from Party Wall associations & regulators, to ensure that we can assist our clients in the most cost effective and time sensitive way possible.
All our Party Wall surveyors are fully qualified members of the FPWS, Pyramus & Thisbe Club and regulated by RIC's, CIOB & MCABE.
Our experience, qualifications & accreditations ensure Hourican Associates stand out from other surveying companies and guarantees that you have a trusted, qualified, experienced and accredited surveying team to handle all your Party Wall matters with your interests at heart.
Tried, Tested & Trusted
Over the years our Party Wall surveyors have undertaken numerous appointments under the Party Wall Act for both building owners and adjoining owners.
Our experience includes many private commercial, retail and residential clients throughout London.
We pride ourselves on the service we provide to our clients and our surveyors always ensure each project is handled diligently and professionally to ensure our clients & their assets are protected during building development.
See some of our customer testimonials here.
Hourican Associates have been fantastic to work with. Always happy to answer any questions we have had via phone or email. Our neighbour also said that a thorough job was done. Would definitely recommend to a friend - great service thank you!
From initial consultation to final implementation, Richard’s attention to detail and commitment was evident. Hourican Associates effective communication really made the whole PW process simple for us. Would highly recommend!
Hourican Associates are a very professional company with a personal touch and attention to details that are often missed by others. They are very project focused and attentive to their client needs and requests.
Very happy with the service that Richard provided. He worked quickly and was very responsive to calls, emails, and clarifying questions we had.
Richard came recommended and proved to be top drawer. I had zero previous experience of Party Wall Agreements (PWA) and Richard responded swiftly to my urgent enquiry, gave me a quick but patient thumbnail sketch of what their intent and requirements were and subsequently produced an impressive post - survey PWA document. He is very well versed in demystifying processes and jargons and also educative and reassuring when required.
Great advice. Really helpful and thorough. Highly recommend.
Prompt and efficient service from Richard, who also took the time to answer questions and explain the process involved. Highly recommended.
Very pleased we chose Hourican Associates for our party wall surveying work. Richard was very helpful and worked very efficiently to get the award done in time for our building project.
I received a fantastic service from Richard and the team. Great support and clear communication throughout the process and extremely responsive and proactive.
I recommend and trust Richard for any party wall matters.
RICHARD HOURICAN INSPECTED MY ELDERLY MOTHERS PARAPET WALL FLAT ROOF BOLLO LANE EFFICIENT QUICK REPLIES PROFESSIONAL COMPETENT SURVEY PEACE OF MIND FOR MY MOTHER PRAISE FOR RICHARD AND HIS TEAM RECOMMEND TO MY FRIENDS/ RELATIVES MUCH APPRECIATED REGARDS JULES ROBINS BOLLO LANE CHISWICK
Richard and his team helped us navigate the tricky nature of party wall dealings effectively and fairly leaving all those parties happy and content with all works undertaken. We could reach Richard at any time and everything was explained clearly to both sides. Thanks for the excellent work.
About Hourican Associates – Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about who we are, how we work and why homeowners, architects and developers across London choose Hourican Associates for expert Party Wall advice.
Hourican Associates is a Chartered Building Consultancy regulated by RICS, FPWS, CIOB and MCABE, specialising exclusively in Party Wall surveying. Unlike general surveyors, our practice focuses 100% on Party Wall matters – meaning faster responses, legally robust notices and awards, and expert guidance throughout your project.
Yes. Our surveyors are fully qualified, regulated, and accredited members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS), The Pyramus & Thisbe Society, RICS, CIOB, and MCABE. This ensures strict adherence to professional standards and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
We work with homeowners, architects, contractors, property developers, managing agents and investors across London. Whether it’s a loft conversion, basement extension, rear extension or major redevelopment, we support all parties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
We provide Party Wall surveying services across all London boroughs, including North, South, East, West and Central London. Popular areas include Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Chiswick, Wandsworth, Westminster, Richmond, Islington, Hackney and Haringey.
Yes. We offer free initial Party Wall advice, including reviewing notices, advising on your obligations, and explaining the process. Our goal is to help you understand your rights and avoid unnecessary disputes or delays.
Our typical fees are:
– Party Wall Notices: £150 + VAT per adjoining owner
– Schedule of Condition Survey: £385–£585 + VAT
– Full Party Wall Award: £1,100–£1,500 + VAT depending on project size
We always provide fixed, transparent quotations before any work begins.
Yes – where appropriate, we can act as the Agreed Surveyor under Section 10(1)(a) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This often saves time, reduces fees, and helps keep neighbourly relations positive.
Our team has decades of specialist experience dealing with Party Wall matters across London. We combine technical knowledge with practical on-site construction understanding, ensuring reliable and accurate assessments.
Yes. We frequently assist clients who have been served notices and need urgent representation, or who require notices to be served quickly to avoid delaying their building project.
We specialise in all residential and commercial projects under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, including loft conversions, rear and side extensions, basement excavations, chimney breast removals, boundary and structure works, and larger property development projects. Our surveyors manage everything from initial notices to final awards.
Yes. All notices, inspections, Schedules of Condition and Party Wall Awards we produce are fully compliant with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, ensuring legal protection for both building owners and adjoining owners.
Yes – we can attend site anywhere in London to provide in-person advice, inspections and Schedule of Condition surveys. Remote consultations via phone or video are also available if preferred.