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
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Richard was very helpful. He’s knowledgable and quick to respond to queries. Would recommend.
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!
Great fast response and the party wall award was received in good time before the build. Thank you
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.
Richard was fantastic. He was responsive, professional, and very helpful with all the questions I had throughout the process. I can highly recommend him!
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.
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.
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.
Hourican Associates handled a complex set of party wall agreements for us with a range of stakeholders including both leasehold and freehold owners. From our first conversation, Richard's vast knowledge of this process was evident; he explained the whole process clearly and answered all my questions thoroughly. Communication was extremely prompt the whole way through with Richard always making time to chat on the phone to keep us updated. I would highly recommend Hourican Associates.
The team at Hourican Associates were exceptional. They were very helpful professional in handling my party wall consents. Thank you! Highly recommend them to anyone.
Absolutely first class. Helpful and kind. I would very much recommend Hourican Associates.