Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement for Loft Conversion?
Planning a loft conversion in London? Before you begin, it’s crucial to understand whether your project requires a party wall agreement under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 — and how to navigate the process smoothly.…
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published: 23/07/2025
How Far Can Party Wall Surveyors Go to Protect Adjoining Owners
If you’ve received a Party Wall Notice or your neighbour is planning nearby construction, you may be wondering just how far a party wall surveyor can go to protect your property—this article explains your rights, the surveyor’s powers, and how to ensure your home is safeguarded under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.…
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published: 24/07/2025
Party Wall: What It Is and How It Works
If you're planning building works near a shared boundary or have received a party wall notice from a neighbour, it's crucial to understand how party walls work and your legal responsibilities under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.…
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published: 24/07/2025
Party Wall Disputes
Experiencing a party wall dispute or boundary disagreement with your neighbour? Hourican Associates are expert Chartered Surveyors specialising in legally compliant party wall dispute resolution. From notices and surveys to full dispute management, we help you navigate the process with confidence and clarity.…
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published: 31/07/2025
Why choose Hourican & Associates?
We are specialist regulated Party Wall surveyors and will always ensure our clients' interests are protected during building works.
Accredited
Hourican & Associates specialise in all Party Wall matters in London and are fully qualified members of the FPWS, Pyramus & Thisbe Club and regulated by RIC's, CIOB & CABE.
Thorough
We pay attention to the detail & are experts in all Party Wall matters, we ensure the protection supplied by the Party Wall Act is in place & accurately applied to your project.
Professional
We draw upon a wealth of experience and professional qualifications to ensure that we can assist our clients in the most cost and time effective way possible.
Experienced
We are specialist Party Wall surveyors with a wealth of experience working in London on projects of all sizes, always ensuring our clients are fully protected by the Party Wall Act.
Highly recommend working with Richard and his team.
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!!
Used for a Party Wall Agreement. Incredibly efficient, fast and very responsive to any questions. Thank you!
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.
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.
Provided excellent advice on handling of a party wall award - would recommend.