Appealing a Party Wall Award
Yes, a Party Wall Award can be appealed — but the deadline is short and an appeal is not a routine extension of the surveyor process.…
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published: 16/03/2026
Party Wall Section 1
If you are building at the boundary, Section 1 may matter before foundations are dug and before the first block is laid.…
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published: 16/03/2026
Security for Expenses
Security for expenses is not a standard demand in every case, but it can be an important safeguard where the risk profile justifies it.…
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published: 16/03/2026
Special Foundations Explained
Special foundations are one of the most technical Party Wall topics and can become critical on basement and high-load boundary projects.…
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published: 16/03/2026
Mansard Loft Extensions & Party Wall Advice
Planning a mansard in a conservation area? Get clear party wall guidance on raising parapets, serving notices and avoiding neighbour disputes in London.…
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published: 15/01/2026
Hire a Regulated Party Wall Surveyor in London
Protect your project and neighbour relations with trusted, professionally accountable surveyors (RICS, CABE, CIOB, FPWS & Pyramus & Thisbe).…
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published: 23/01/2026
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.…
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published: 09/02/2026
Building Owner Party Wall Information
Planning building works in London? Here’s what every Building Owner must do under the Party Wall Act—notice periods, neighbour responses, costs, and how to avoid delays.…
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published: 09/02/2026
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 RIC's, 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.
We were very impressed and happy with the service Richard gave us on our party wall agreement. Richard was always available to answer any questions we had, and we had a few as this was our first party wall agreement. The process was very smooth and the result very comprehensive. Highly recommended!
Richard was so helpful, giving his advice which helped my neighbour and I resolve some issues during our build. Very grateful for his quick response which prevented any delay to our works. Many thanks.
Incredibly fast, pragmatic and friendly advice from Richard. Thank you very much!
Richard did an excellent job, really thorough and great communication with availability to help whenever I needed. I received honest advice, and the service was of a very high quality. I'm really happy with the party wall award. It's such a relief to have completed this part of the building project. Richard provided peace of mind at each stage. I recommend him.
Richard clearly has the knowledge and experience required to make things run swiftly and smoothly from start to finish. He knew what to do at every turn and made the party wall process far smoother and swifter than we expected. Thank you!
Fantastic service - highly responsive and supportive in getting our party wall agreement across the line. Highly recommended.
This is the first time I've gone through the planning of an extension and party wall agreement. Richard from Hourican Associates, has been so helpful and fast through out the whole process. Would definitely recommend.
Richard & team provided a highly professional service, working well with my two neighbours to efficiently arrange surveyors for schedule of condition inspections and quickly complete and issue the required party wall agreement. Highly recommended.
Great! A professional service done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend.
Friendly and very quick service. Highly recommend
Richard is a professional and diligent surveyor. I found him very courteous and pragmatic to deal with. Would recommend on house surveys, schedules of condition and PWA.