Our Team
Meet the people behind Hourican Associates — a Chartered Building Consultancy specialising in Party Wall surveying across London. We focus on clear process, thorough records, and practical outcomes that keep projects moving and neighbours informed.
Specialist Party Wall support — delivered by real people
Party Wall matters are as much about people and communication as they are about the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Our team supports Building Owners and Adjoining Owners through notices, surveys and awards with a structured approach and responsive service.
What we help with
- Party Wall Notices and neighbour responses
- Schedules of Condition (photographic records)
- Party Wall Awards and agreeing protections
- Dispute resolution where consent isn’t possible
Why clients choose Hourican Associates
- Clear, step-by-step guidance (no jargon)
- Thorough records that reduce uncertainty later
- Practical coordination with owners, neighbours and project teams
- Professional standards and recognised industry membership
You can also read more about the practice on our main About page: About Hourican Associates.
People you can actually reach
Party Wall work often needs quick, calm communication — especially when neighbours are concerned. Here’s who you’ll deal with at each stage.
Richard Hourican
Company Director
Chartered Surveyor with 25+ years’ experience, supporting Party Wall matters on London projects from home improvements to major developments.
- Party Wall strategy & complex cases
- Project management background
- Neighbour-friendly resolution
Richard Littleproud
Surveyor
Your front-of-house point of contact and the surveyor who carries out our Schedule of Condition surveys across London.
- Schedule of Condition inspections
- Site meetings & coordination
- Clear photographic records
Laura Quigley
Office Manager
Keeps projects organised from enquiry to completion — coordinating updates, documentation and client care.
- Enquiry handling & scheduling
- Project coordination
- Responsive client support
Sinead Gorman
Accounts Manager
Manages client accounts and helps keep fees and billing clear, consistent and well communicated.
- Client accounts & billing
- Fee clarity & administration
- Support across project stages
Anthony White
Construction Manager
Brings practical delivery awareness to help keep site coordination and communication aligned with the Party Wall process.
- Site coordination mindset
- Practical programme awareness
- Supports smoother delivery
Professional standards and recognised membership
Hourican Associates is a Chartered Building Consultancy specialising in Party Wall surveying in London. We are fully qualified members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS) and the Pyramus & Thisbe Club, and we operate to professional standards associated with RICS, CIOB and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE/MCABE).
Next step
If you’re planning works, start with a quick conversation and we’ll guide you to the right process.
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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.
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!