London Party Wall Surveyors | Chartered & Regulated Experts

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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V Macgregor
V Macgregor
07 Oct 2021

Excellent work for Party Wall agreement - Richard was very helpful and efficient. Would throughly recommend.

Jonathan Drysch
Jonathan Drysch
13 Sep 2021

Richard was absolutely brilliant in getting my party wall agreements for a complex loft extension across the line, throughout lockdown too, when getting access was challenging. He was very helpful when I then had to revert after a new obstacle arose, which needed his advice and a subsequent/additional award at short notice. Very much recommend - thanks Rich!

D G
D G
27 Jul 2021

We engaged Richard Hourican for some party wall work and his response-time, ongoing communication, pricing and service were all excellent. He also went further and sorted us out with an engineer, who was also excellent. Highly recommended.

Elliot Bates
Elliot Bates
22 Jul 2021

Richard was very efficient, fuss-free, and well organised. A pleasure to work with.

Jonathan Mun
Jonathan Mun
02 Jul 2021

I engaged Hourican & Associates for a Party Wall Agreement with 2 adjoining neighbours who are both tenants. Richard was very responsive from first contact and remained so throughout the consultation and when the Awards were issued. Very professional at all times and answered any questions in a timely manner. Our neighbours, both tenants and landlords didn't have any complaints either. I have recommended Hourican to some friends who may need similar services in the near future and wouldn't hesitate to use them again if needed.

Morgan Nelson
Morgan Nelson
05 Sep 2020

Great Service, even with the impediment of a 2020 lockdown. Great communication

Isaac Tooby
Isaac Tooby
30 Jul 2020

Richard Hourican dealt with my party wall notices on both sides for an extension and loft conversion. Very efficient and knowledgeable. He got it all dealt with very quickly. Would definitely recommend!

Serban Georgescu
Serban Georgescu
22 Sep 2019

Richard & team helped us sort out a party wall agreement with an unresponsive neighbour. Everything went smoothly and on time so I would recommend their services.

Henry Richards
Henry Richards
03 Sep 2019

Richard worked efficiently to a very tight deadline, managing all counterparties excellently and with clear impartiality. Technically able, with an excellent knowledge of the Act, and an ability to explain to the layman. I would highly recommend and would definitely use him again.

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

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