RICS Party Wall Surveyor London

RICS Party Wall Surveyor London

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When searching for a RICS Party Wall Surveyor in London, property owners and developers need trusted, qualified experts who can protect their interests under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. At Hourican & Associates, our surveyors are fully regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring the highest professional and ethical standards in all matters relating to party wall agreements, notices, and dispute resolution.

Why Choose a RICS Party Wall Surveyor in London?

Appointing a RICS-accredited party wall surveyor ensures impartiality, expertise, and compliance with the law. Hourican & Associates specialise in:

RICS Party Wall Surveyor London - Hourican & Associates

Party Wall Services Data & Costs

Our transparent fee structure provides clarity for both building owners and adjoining owners:

Service Average Fee (excl. VAT) Notes
Party Wall Notice Service £150 per adjoining owner Fixed cost, professional drafting and service
Schedule of Condition Surveys £385 – £585 Depends on works & property size. Basement surveys priced separately
Full Party Wall Award £1,100 – £1,500 Includes notices, survey, inspections, award preparation

London Property Market Context

With over 70% of London housing stock consisting of terraced or semi-detached homes, party wall issues are common. Below is a dataset showing the likelihood of requiring a party wall agreement based on project type:

Type of Work Likelihood of Party Wall Requirement
Loft Conversion High (shared roof structures)
Basement Extension Very High (excavations within 3-6m of neighbouring property)
Rear/Side Extension Medium to High (works near boundaries)
Chimney Removal High (shared chimney breasts)

RICS Party Wall Surveyor London – FAQs

A RICS Party Wall Surveyor is a surveyor regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, guaranteeing professional competence, impartiality, and compliance with the Party Wall Act. At Hourican & Associates, our surveyors are also members of the FPWS and Pyramus & Thisbe Society.

Costs vary by project complexity. Our London party wall services start at £150 for serving notices, with full Party Wall Awards typically ranging between £1,100–£1,500 + VAT.

If your neighbour consents, you may proceed without a formal Award, but it is still strongly recommended to have a Schedule of Condition Survey carried out by a RICS surveyor to protect both parties from disputes over damage claims.
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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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

Charly Swingler
Charly Swingler
16 May 2019

Richard is a very professional and supportive expert. We have received lots of really helpful advice from the company and as such we feel assured we are carrying out our works appropriately. He is really friendly and puts complicated legal jargon into a laypersons language! I would most definitely use Hourican Associates again and would not hesitate to recommend them to all. Thank you Richard!

Jennifer Cannon
Jennifer Cannon
13 May 2019

We were extremely impressed with the service provided by Hourican Associates. We needed a Schedule of Condition completed to a tight deadline. Richard and his team were able to squeeze us in last minute to accommodate the project. Very professional and competitively priced service. I would highly recommend.

Paul C
Paul C
22 Nov 2018

I would thoroughly recommend H&A having been referred by the company who are doing my loft conversion, about an unusual party wall matter. Richard was very helpful, professional and knowledgeable and willing to give some free, solid advice. A rarity these days! Should I need the services of a surveyor again in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to use them and would I’d recommend wholeheartedly to others.

Mark Houston
Mark Houston
02 Nov 2016

Fantastic service from Richard, would highly recommend.

James Lemon
James Lemon
07 Feb 2026

Richard was a great recommendation and went above and beyond to arrange complex party wall agreements for both sets of neighbours. He worked well with our border team as plans changed and then came together and was highly professional and collaborative. Arranged monitoring and liaised and communicated with everyone smoothly. Would be a great addition to any building project.

Sam Donald
Sam Donald
03 Feb 2026

Richard was fantastic to work with - very efficient and knowledgeable, and got the work done with minimal fuss.

Nicole Cruise
Nicole Cruise
13 Jan 2026

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.

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

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