Richard Hourican |
Choosing a Party Wall Surveyor in London is about relevant experience and professional accountability, not simply location. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, an appointed surveyor can be any person who is not a party to the matter, but the Government recommends someone with good construction knowledge and experience of the Act.
Hourican Associates is a Chartered Building Consultancy specialising in Party Wall surveying across London. The firm is regulated by RICS. Richard Hourican's supplied qualifications and memberships are MFPWS, BSc (Hons), MCIOB, MCABE and AssocRICS. His Pyramus & Thisbe Society membership is company-supplied, pending a current membership record.
our London Party Wall surveying service
Trusted Party Wall Surveyors in London
We specialise in Party Wall surveying for building owners, adjoining owners and Agreed Surveyor appointments. Our services include Party Wall Notices, Schedules of Condition, Party Wall Awards and dispute resolution for residential and commercial projects across London.
Our Specialist Services
- Serving Party Wall Notices
- Schedule of Condition Surveys
- Dispute Resolution & Awards
- Impartial appointments as Agreed Surveyor
Credentials & Professional Standards
| What to Check | Why It Matters | Hourican Associates |
|---|---|---|
| Party Wall experience | The statutory procedure and technical issues must be understood correctly. | Specialist Party Wall surveying practice. |
| Firm accountability | Regulation and formal company standards provide additional client safeguards. | RICS-regulated firm and Chartered Building Consultancy. |
| Relevant professional knowledge | Party Wall work combines statutory procedure with building and construction knowledge. | Richard Hourican's supplied credentials include MFPWS and MCABE. His Pyramus & Thisbe Society membership is company-supplied, pending a current membership record. |
| Transparent fees | Owners should understand the scope and likely cost before appointing. | Published fees for notices, Schedules of Condition and full Party Wall services. |
| London experience | London projects commonly involve terraces, flats, basements, extensions and restricted access. | London-wide coverage with dedicated regional and local service pages. |
Statutory Process & Typical Timeline
| Stage | What Happens | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Notice Served | The Building Owner serves the relevant notice. Section 1 and Section 6 notices generally require at least one month; Section 2 Party Structure Notices generally require at least two months. | Free Notices |
| Neighbour Response | The response depends on the notice type. Where the Act treats a dissent or non-response as a dispute, surveyor appointments are made. | Adjoining Owner FAQ |
| Schedule of Condition | Where appropriate, the relevant condition of the adjoining property is recorded before works begin. | Survey Guide |
| Award Made and Served | Where a dispute has arisen, the appointed surveyor or surveyors make and serve a Party Wall Award dealing with the notifiable works. | Disputes |
| If Required: Post-Works Review | A further inspection may be undertaken where necessary to compare condition or consider alleged damage. | Projects |