Security for Expenses 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.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Special Foundations Explained 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.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Mansard Loft Extensions & Party Wall Advice 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.… Read more published: 15/01/2026 Hire a Regulated Party Wall Surveyor in London 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).… Read more published: 23/01/2026 What is the Party Wall Act? 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.… Read more published: 09/02/2026 Building Owner Party Wall Information 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.… Read more published: 09/02/2026 Adjoining Owner Party Wall Information Adjoining Owner Party Wall Information Received a Party Wall Notice? Protect your home with clear options—consent or dissent, what a Party Wall Award covers, and how damage and surveyor fees are usually handled.… Read more published: 09/02/2026 Party Wall Act associations & regulators Party Wall Act associations & regulators Appoint a London party wall surveyor with recognised professional membership and clear accountability—helpful when neighbour relations (and risk) matter most.… Read more 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 RICS, 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.

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Jennifer Cannon
Jennifer Cannon
13 May 2019

We were extremely impressed with the service provided by Hourican Associates. We needed a Schedule of Condition completed to a tight deadline. Richard and his team were able to squeeze us in last minute to accommodate the project. Very professional and competitively priced service. I would highly recommend.

Paul C
Paul C
22 Nov 2018

I would thoroughly recommend H&A having been referred by the company who are doing my loft conversion, about an unusual party wall matter. Richard was very helpful, professional and knowledgeable and willing to give some free, solid advice. A rarity these days! Should I need the services of a surveyor again in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to use them and would I’d recommend wholeheartedly to others.

Mark Houston
Mark Houston
02 Nov 2016

Fantastic service from Richard, would highly recommend.

Gu Ming
Gu Ming
19 May 2026
James Thomas
James Thomas
10 May 2026

Really professional, trustworthy and moved at pace. Really happy with the service provided.

Peter Tracey
Peter Tracey
28 Apr 2026

We engaged Hourican for Party Wall Awards in London. Really great experience. Richard engaged with all stakeholders and delivered the required result. In a timely and efficient manner Critically the communication was really well good the Richard kept the project team fully in the loop. Highly recommend.

Jeannette Cottrell
Jeannette Cottrell
23 Apr 2026

Very impressive service. I asked many people for recommendations and I went with chatGPT. My neighbours were also happy. I was in communications with Richard and explained I had to arrange for all Neighbours so I need to arrange set dates in advance. Richard and his team were super accommodating and was able to turnaround the partywall awards swiftly. Highly recommended.

Sam Christie
Sam Christie
31 Mar 2026

Richard is very responsive and pragmatic and importantly fair to all parties. He is professional and does things timely to ensure there are no delays. He charged a fixed price and needed to deal with multiple garages which created complexity, but he ploughed through and he was able to cut through and inspect the garages to get the party wall award.

Mikhail Grechishkin
Mikhail Grechishkin
30 Mar 2026

Richard is very responsive/supportive, and gets the job done, even in tricky situations like ours.

Julia Brucher
Julia Brucher
18 Mar 2026

Excellent experience working with Richard. He was highly knowledgeable, gave clear and practical advice, and made the whole process feel straightforward. What really stood out was his incredibly fast response time, always quick to reply and very easy to work with. Richard took the time to walk us through all our options around the boundary wall, explaining exactly what we could and couldn’t do without unnecessary jargon. His guidance was practical, balanced, and gave us real confidence in how to proceed. Would highly recommend!

R Sodhi
R Sodhi
15 Mar 2026

Richard Hourican was excellent in handling the party wall matters for our new build. Communication was great throughout and everything was handled efficiently, which made the whole process much less stressful. Would highly recommend!

Nigel Ward
Nigel Ward
08 Mar 2026

Richard and his team acted as party wall surveyor on our renovation/extension project in Richmond. They have been on the ball, polite, very good with neighbours (2 out of the 3 neighbours accepted them as surveyors), and efficient at closing out the Awards. The Awards are comprehensive and clear. Fees are very fair.

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