Party Wall Surveyor Near Me in London
Looking for a local Party Wall Surveyor? Hourican Associates provides specialist Party Wall advice across London for Building Owners, Adjoining Owners and Agreed Surveyor appointments.
One specialist Party Wall team covering Greater London
Hourican Associates is based at Chiswick Park and acts for property owners across London. Our regional and borough pages help you find guidance relevant to your location while you instruct the same specialist Party Wall team.
We advise on Party Wall Notices, Schedules of Condition, Party Wall Awards, Building Owner and Adjoining Owner appointments, excavation and line-of-junction matters under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
A surveyor does not need to be in the nearest postcode to act under the Act. Relevant Party Wall expertise, impartiality, clear fees and practical knowledge of London property are more important than simply choosing the closest address.
Professional credentials
Party Wall specialists within a RICS-regulated firm, with professional qualifications and memberships relevant to building and Party Wall work.
- RICS-regulated firm
- Chartered Building Consultancy
- Richard Hourican: MFPWS, BSc (Hons), MCIOB, MCABE and AssocRICS. Pyramus & Thisbe Society membership is company-supplied, pending a current record.
- Clear fees and practical project communication
What do you need Party Wall help with?
Choose the route that best matches your position and we will explain the relevant next step.
Planning building work?
Send us the property address and your architectural or structural drawings. We can identify likely notifiable works, affected Adjoining Owners and the appropriate notice route.
Building Owner servicesReceived a Party Wall Notice?
Send us the notice and drawings. We can explain what is proposed, the available response options and whether a surveyor appointment may be appropriate.
Adjoining Owner servicesPrefer one Agreed Surveyor?
Where both owners concur in the appointment, one Agreed Surveyor can act impartially under the Act and avoid duplicated surveyor involvement.
Agreed Surveyor roleParty Wall Surveyors across London
Browse our London regional and borough pages for local Party Wall guidance, service information and project experience.
Central & West
South & South West
East & South East
Outside London?
We also provide Party Wall surveying services in parts of Hertfordshire.
Projects we have been appointed on
We have worked on more than 1,000 London projects involving the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The map highlights examples of projects our Party Wall surveyors have been appointed on across the capital.
Regional and borough coverage from our Chiswick Park base.
London projects involving Party Wall matters.
Google reviews reflecting professional Party Wall advice.
RICS-regulated firm and Chartered Building Consultancy.
When might the Party Wall Act apply?
The construction details—not simply the project label—determine whether notice is required.
Work to a Party Wall or Structure
Loft steelwork, chimney breast removal, cutting into a party wall, raising a party wall and other structural alterations can require a Party Structure Notice under section 2.
Serving notice does not automatically mean a Party Wall Award is required. A valid written consent can mean the statutory dispute procedure is not needed.
Loft conversion Party Wall adviceExcavation Within 3 or 6 Metres
Within 3 metres, section 6 can apply where the proposed excavation will go lower than the bottom of the adjoining foundations.
Within 6 metres, it can apply where the excavation would extend below the statutory 45-degree line drawn downwards from the bottom of those foundations towards the excavation. Distance alone is not enough.
Excavation Party Wall adviceBuilding at the Boundary
Section 1 can apply where a new wall is proposed at the line of junction. The procedure differs depending on whether the wall is proposed astride the boundary or wholly on the Building Owner's land.
The Act does not give Party Wall Surveyors power to determine an unrelated dispute about the true legal position of a boundary.
Party Wall and boundary guidanceParty Wall Notice periods
| Proposed work | Typical notice | Minimum notice period |
|---|---|---|
| Work to an existing party wall or party structure | Section 2 Party Structure Notice | Normally 2 months |
| New wall at the line of junction | Section 1 Line of Junction Notice | Normally 1 month |
| Qualifying excavation close to neighbouring foundations | Section 6(1) or 6(2) Notice | Normally 1 month |
One project can require more than one notice. Section 6 notices must include plans and sections showing the location and depth of the proposed excavation and the proposed building or structure.
How much does a Party Wall Surveyor near me cost?
We set out the proposed scope and fee before instruction. Cost depends on the property, proposed works, number of Adjoining Owners and whether a statutory dispute arises.
Party Wall Notice
from £150 + VAT per Adjoining Owner
Preparation and service of the appropriate Party Wall Notice.
Schedule of Condition
typically £385–£585 + VAT depending on the works and property size
A photographic and written record of relevant visible property condition.
Full Party Wall service
typically £1,100–£1,500 + VAT depending on project size and complexity
Includes notice, survey and Party Wall Award where required.
Basement surveys and more complex works are quoted separately because they generally require a more detailed inspection of the property and proposals.
London projects
Party Wall experience near you across London
Hourican Associates has been appointed on more than 1,000 London Party Wall matters, including loft conversions, rear extensions, basement excavations, chimney alterations, commercial works and projects involving multiple Adjoining Owners.
Party Wall Surveyor near me FAQs
Straightforward answers to common questions from Building Owners and Adjoining Owners across London.
No. If the proposed work is covered by the Act, the relevant notice procedure must be followed, but a Party Wall Award is not automatic. If the Adjoining Owner validly consents, a statutory surveyor appointment may not be required.
Within 3 metres, section 6 can apply where the proposed excavation will go below the bottom of the adjoining foundations. Within 6 metres, it can apply where the excavation would extend below the statutory 45-degree line drawn downwards towards the excavation from the bottom of those foundations. Distance alone is not enough.
A section 2 Party Structure Notice normally requires at least two months' notice. Section 1 Line of Junction notices and section 6 excavation notices normally require at least one month. Earlier commencement requires the appropriate written agreement where the Act allows it.
Read the notice and supporting drawings before responding. You may be able to consent or, where the Act provides for it, dissent and appoint a surveyor. Hourican Associates can review the documents and explain the options before you decide.
Not exactly. “Party Wall Agreement” is a common phrase. An Adjoining Owner may simply consent in writing to a valid notice. Where a statutory dispute arises and surveyors are appointed, the formal determination is normally a Party Wall Award.
Not through the Party Wall Act. Surveyors can deal with statutory matters arising from works at the line of junction, but an Award cannot determine an unrelated dispute about the true legal position of a boundary.
Not automatically. It is commonly used because it records visible pre-existing condition and can reduce later disagreement about damage. The appropriate scope depends on the property and risk of the proposed work.
Hourican Associates charges from £150 + VAT per Adjoining Owner for the Party Wall Notice service. Standard Schedules of Condition are typically £385–£585 + VAT. Full Party Wall appointments are typically £1,100–£1,500 + VAT depending on the property and project. Basement surveys are quoted separately where a more detailed inspection is required.
Google reviews from London property owners
98+ reviews reflecting clear communication, practical advice and Party Wall experience.
Richard was very responsive from first contact and remained so throughout the consultation and when the Awards were issued. Very professional at all times.
Jonathan Mun · Google Review
Richard Hourican dealt with my Party Wall notices on both sides for an extension and loft conversion. Very efficient and knowledgeable.
Isaac Tooby · Google Review
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.
Jennifer Cannon · Google Review