Party Wall Notice for Loft Conversions
Planning a loft conversion in London? Learn when and how to serve a valid Party Wall notice under the 1996 Act — and get expert help from our Chartered Surveyors to keep your project compliant and neighbour-friendly.…
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published: 04/11/2025
We are specialists
We will protect your interests during building works & ensure you are compliant.…
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published: 21/08/2019
When do i need a surveyor?
You will need a Party Wall surveyor if you or your neighbour are conducting certain types of works.…
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published: 27/08/2019
Understanding Party Wall Issues
Discover how expert Party Wall Surveyors like Hourican Associates help prevent costly disputes and ensure legal compliance under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.…
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published: 16/07/2025
Do I Need a Party Wall Agreement?
Understand the legal obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 when undertaking building works in London. Learn what triggers a Party Wall Notice, when a Party Wall Agreement is needed, and how Hourican Associates can help.…
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published: 23/07/2025
Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement for Loft Conversion?
Planning a loft conversion in London? Before you begin, it’s crucial to understand whether your project requires a party wall agreement under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 — and how to navigate the process smoothly.…
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published: 23/07/2025
How Far Can Party Wall Surveyors Go to Protect Adjoining Owners
If you’ve received a Party Wall Notice or your neighbour is planning nearby construction, you may be wondering just how far a party wall surveyor can go to protect your property—this article explains your rights, the surveyor’s powers, and how to ensure your home is safeguarded under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.…
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published: 24/07/2025
Party Wall: What It Is and How It Works
If you're planning building works near a shared boundary or have received a party wall notice from a neighbour, it's crucial to understand how party walls work and your legal responsibilities under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.…
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published: 24/07/2025
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.
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.
Hourican Associates is an extremely professional, efficient and reliable company taking the pressure away from what can be a stressful and busy time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Richard to anyone requiring a surveyor, as you will receive a first class service.
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!