Liverpool Party Wall Surveyors — Notices, Awards & Expert Dispute Resolution
Hourican Associates Ltd |
Hourican Associates are trusted Party Wall Surveyors in Liverpool, offering expert support for homeowners, developers, and architects across Merseyside. Whether you’re renovating a Georgian townhouse near Sefton Park, extending a semi-detached home in Allerton, or managing a city-centre construction project, our RICS-regulated surveyors ensure compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996—avoiding disputes and keeping your works on track.
Professional Party Wall Surveyors Covering the Liverpool Area
Hourican Associates provide full Party Wall services throughout Liverpool and surrounding areas including Aigburth, Wavertree, Mossley Hill, Childwall, Allerton, Woolton, Crosby, and the Liverpool City Centre. As fully accredited members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS), RICS, CIOB and The Pyramus & Thisbe Club, we deliver expert, impartial guidance to protect both building owners and neighbours.
Our Liverpool Party Wall Services Include:
- Party Wall Notices – Preparation and service of formal notices under the Act for extensions, loft conversions, and excavations near boundaries (£150 + VAT).
- Schedule of Condition Surveys – Comprehensive photographic inspection of adjoining properties before works begin (£385–£585 + VAT).
- Party Wall Awards – Legally binding agreements setting out how works are carried out and protecting both parties (£1,100–£1,500 + VAT).
- Neighbour Dispute Resolution – Acting as the appointed or agreed surveyor to mediate between neighbours and finalise fair outcomes.
- Basement & Excavation Surveys – Specialist assessments for deeper works common in city-centre developments.
Typical Party Wall Surveyor Fees in Liverpool
| Service | Typical Fee (Excl. VAT) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Party Wall Notice | £150 per adjoining owner | Drafting and serving notices compliant with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 for properties across Liverpool. |
| Schedule of Condition Survey | £385–£585 | Detailed photographic and written record of neighbouring property conditions before construction begins. |
| Full Party Wall Award | £1,100–£1,500 | Preparation of the Party Wall Award, including surveys, inspection visits, and agreed terms between owners. |
| Basement / Complex Works | Quoted Individually | For deeper excavations or structural alterations, including retaining walls and underpinning in older Liverpool buildings. |
Understanding Party Wall Notices in Liverpool
In many of Liverpool’s historic and terraced neighbourhoods, shared boundary walls are common. Before beginning works such as a side-return extension in Wavertree or removing a chimney breast in Aigburth, you are legally required to serve a Party Wall Notice at least two months before work starts. Hourican Associates prepare and serve these notices accurately, ensuring they meet all the requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and include the necessary drawings and details to avoid invalidation.
Failure to serve a valid notice can lead to work stoppages or legal disputes, particularly in tightly packed areas like the Georgian Quarter and city centre. Our Liverpool surveyors help ensure you start your project smoothly and compliantly.
Party Wall Awards and Dispute Resolution in Liverpool
If your neighbour dissents or fails to respond to your notice, a Party Wall Award must be agreed. This legally binding document sets out how and when works can proceed, working hours, access rights, and reinstatement obligations if damage occurs. Hourican Associates handle the full award process for both building owners and adjoining owners across Liverpool.
Our dispute resolution process is especially important in older Liverpool districts where shared brickwork and shallow foundations are common. Whether you’re renovating a terrace in Toxteth or building a rear extension in Mossley Hill, our surveyors act quickly and fairly to avoid unnecessary conflict and keep communication open between neighbours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Party Wall Surveyors in Liverpool
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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