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London Party Wall Surveyors

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Appointing the right London Party Wall Surveyor ensures your building project complies with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and protects you from costly disputes. Hourican & Associates are Chartered Surveyors, regulated by RICS, CIOB, and CABE, and full members of the FPWS and Pyramus & Thisbe Club.

Trusted Party Wall Surveyors in London

We specialise solely in Party Wall matters, offering impartial advice for both building owners and adjoining owners. Our services include serving notices, preparing agreements, schedules of condition, and resolving disputes. We have carried out hundreds of London Party Wall projects, from terraced homes in Chelsea to Georgian properties in Kensington and extensions in Fulham. For full borough coverage, visit our surveyors near me page.

London Party Wall Surveyor from Hourican & Associates providing expert advice to a homeowner outside a Victorian terraced house.

Our Specialist Services

Credentials & Professional Standards

Criterion Hourican & Associates Typical Market
Regulation RICS, CIOB, CABE regulated; FPWS & P&T members Not all surveyors are chartered
Specialism Dedicated Party Wall practice Often mixed with general surveying
London Coverage All boroughs with local projects and case studies Some firms limited to a few postcodes
Transparency Free notices, published guides & FAQs Varies by provider

Statutory Process & Typical Timeline

Stage What Happens Reference
Notice Served Building owner serves a Section 1, 2, or 6 notice Free Notices
Neighbour Response Consent, dissent with surveyor, or appoint an Agreed Surveyor Adjoining Owner FAQ
Schedule of Condition Pre-works property record Survey Guide
Award Agreed Surveyor issues a binding Award Disputes
Post-Works Check Re-inspection & damage assessment Projects

FAQs

Yes, if works affect a shared wall or boundary. See our guide: What is a Party Wall Agreement?.

Use our free templates or appoint us to serve notices on your behalf.

The Act allows works to proceed once a binding Award is made. See our dispute resolution services.
Richard Hourican. Specialist Party Wall surveyor, London

Richard Hourican, Company Director

BSc (Hons). HND Build. MCIOB. C.Build E MCABE. ARICS. MFPWS. MPTS

As a specialist Party Wall surveyor, Richard Hourican will protect your interests during building works.

Are you planning a building project – perhaps an extension, loft conversion or basement – that is on or adjacent to your property’s boundary line? Or has a ‘Party Wall’ notice dropped on the doormat informing you of a neighbour’s impending works?

It’s essential to understand all the implications of building plans. If you don’t, it could cost thousands. Our job is to ensure everything is done correctly – and that it doesn’t!

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Ambrose Crofton
Ambrose Crofton
21 Aug 2025

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!!

Lisa Story
Lisa Story
15 Aug 2025

Used for a Party Wall Agreement. Incredibly efficient, fast and very responsive to any questions. Thank you!

Charlie
Charlie
01 Aug 2025

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.

Martin Azzinnaro
Martin Azzinnaro
26 Jul 2025

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.

James Williamson
James Williamson
11 Jul 2025

Provided excellent advice on handling of a party wall award - would recommend.

Roberto Palmer
Roberto Palmer
24 Jun 2025

Very professional service

Contact us for advice on how the Party Wall Act applies to your project & get a free quotation.

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