Schedule of Condition Surveys
Protect yourself before building works begin with a clear written and photographic Schedule of Condition prepared by Chartered Party Wall Surveyors in London.…
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published: 07/08/2025
Specialist Party Wall Surveyors for Basement Conversions in London
Planning a basement conversion? Hourican Associates are London’s trusted experts in managing the legal and technical complexities of party wall matters for below-ground works. From precise, Act-compliant notices to detailed schedules of condition and expertly agreed Awards, we safeguard your project and protect neighbourly relations from start to finish.…
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published: 08/08/2025
Party Wall vs Party Structure Notice: Why the Difference Matters
If your project affects a shared wall, floor, ceiling or structural separation between two properties,
you may need to serve a <strong>Party Structure Notice</strong> under the
<strong>Party Wall etc. Act 1996</strong>. This is particularly common in London for
<a href="/party-wall-surveyor-services/party-wall-loft-conversion-london/">loft conversions</a>,
chimney breast removal, basement works, structural alterations to flats, rear extensions and projects
involving steel beams bearing into a shared wall.…
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published: 13/08/2025
Party Structure Notice Experts in London
If you’re planning works that affect a shared wall, you’ll likely need to serve a Party Structure Notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. At Hourican Associates, our Chartered Party Wall Surveyors provide fully compliant notices, impartial advice, and legally binding awards—ensuring your project runs smoothly and neighbourly relations are protected.…
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published: 29/08/2025
Expert Party Wall Dispute Resolution
We are trusted Chartered Surveyors to help building owners and neighbours resolve party wall disputes quickly, legally, and fairly under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.…
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published: 11/09/2025
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
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
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.
Richard was fantastic to work with - very efficient and knowledgeable, and got the work done with minimal fuss.
Richard was excellent to work with, we have 6 partywalls to complete in a short time and he kept us up to date throughout and chased daily to make sure they were done on time.
Geeat experience! Richard engaged with me quickly and communicated well at all stages, making the whole process easy and managing any queries promptly. I'd recommend him
Absolutely brilliant service. H&A assisted us on an urgent basis with a schedule of condition. They were prompt, efficient and extremely professional. The quality of their work speaks for itself. I would highly recommend them.
Richard has been extremely helpful when dealing with my queries about my neighbour extension works even after he was informed that he was not appointed as the party wall surveyor due to some communication issues. A great way to handle such situation professionally.
Highly recommend working with Richard and his team.
Richard was first class with how he helped me with my query. Despite immediately realising Hourican Associates couldn't help me with the work i required, he spent 15 minutes on the phone discussing my problem and directing me to other trusted professionals who could help me. Thanks!!
Used for a Party Wall Agreement. Incredibly efficient, fast and very responsive to any questions. Thank you!
I found out I needed party wall awards from no less than 8 neighbours and AFTER strip out works. Richard Hourican made saving the day a breeze, meeting all our new neighbours and walking them through the somewhat complicated party wall process. I had been told that one could do party wall awards yourself, I now understand there is absolutely no way that would have been done correctly or as efficiently without the help of Richard and his team. I recommend you call him and explain your situation, he'll sort it and give you a very reasonable fee for the pleasure.
I can’t recommend Richard and Hourican Associates highly enough. From the outset of our loft conversion project, they demonstrated professionalism, deep expertise, and a calm, solution-focused approach that proved invaluable. Not only did Richard provide clear, practical guidance through the technical and regulatory aspects, but he also managed sensitive party wall matters with diplomacy and clarity. His ability to communicate effectively, mediate concerns, and ensure we remained compliant with all building approvals gave us great peace of mind throughout the process. If you're considering any home extension or loft work, especially where neighbour relations or party wall matters might become tricky, I’d strongly recommend working with Hourican Associates. An absolute asset to any project.
Provided excellent advice on handling of a party wall award - would recommend.
Very professional service