Valid Party Wall Notices Valid Party Wall Notices A Party Wall notice is only useful if it is valid, correctly served and tied to the actual works being proposed.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 When to Serve Party Wall Notices When to Serve Party Wall Notices Serve Party Wall notices too late and your build programme can unravel before the first contractor arrives.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Party Wall Damage Explained Party Wall Damage Explained If building works cause damage next door, the most important questions are usually what changed, how it can be evidenced and how it should be remedied.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Access to Neighbouring Land Access to Neighbouring Land Scaffolding and access are common flashpoints on tight London sites, but Party Wall rights are not a blank cheque to occupy next door.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Appealing a Party Wall Award 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.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Party Wall Section 1 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.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 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

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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Rory Dunnett
Rory Dunnett
18 Jun 2019

Working with Richard has been the easiest part of our recent building project, would certainly use again. He agreed the Party Wall Awards quickly and without any prompting needed from our side.

Diana Evans
Diana Evans
06 Jun 2019

We couldn’t be happier with the professional advice and service we received from Richard. He went above and beyond our expectations in handling a particularly difficult party wall award which we are extremely grateful for. I highly recommend Richard’s services to anyone and will definitely use his services again in the future.

jacqueline munro
jacqueline munro
20 May 2019

Excellent service, would highly recommend. Richard made the party wall process pain free with both my neighbours happy with the agreements which were drawn up. Chiswick W4

Charly Swingler
Charly Swingler
16 May 2019

Richard is a very professional and supportive expert. We have received lots of really helpful advice from the company and as such we feel assured we are carrying out our works appropriately. He is really friendly and puts complicated legal jargon into a laypersons language! I would most definitely use Hourican & Associates again and would not hesitate to recommend them to all. Thank you Richard!

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.

Lucy Thomas
Lucy Thomas
14 Jul 2026

Richard helped us with a challenging party wall agreement where both the leaseholder and freehold adjoining owner insisted on having separate surveyors for the removal of a chimney stack. He was clearly familiar with the different surveyors in the industry which was helpful. He worked tirelessly to get this over the line, to which we are very grateful.

james arkoulis
james arkoulis
03 Jul 2026
H C
H C
18 Jun 2026

I got in contact with Hourican Associates for some advice on a parapet wall issue (Party Wall dispute). I wish I could have instructed Richard but unfortunately due to the way the party wall award works I couldn’t. However he was fabulous. Richard returned my call quickly and gave me lots of advice on what I could do given the circumstances, what to make sure we ask for etc and also put my mind at rest. Richard really knows his stuff in party walls and I wished I’d found him earlier. Totally recommend! Thanks Richard. I’ll be saving your number for next time!

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.

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