The Party Wall Process: What You Need to Know
Faye Williams
October 13, 2025
Have you received a ‘Party Wall’ letter through your door? Sadly, it’s not a party invite, and there’s no cake on offer. It’s a bit
Faye joined Harrison Clarke in 2018 where she worked alongside Tim as his assistant surveyor. Since this time, Faye has been instrumental in shaping the ethos of the company, bringing a personal touch and true client focus to operations. Faye has seen the company move from Tim’s kitchen table to its second office.
Faye found an interest in Party Wall surveying, and became a Member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors in 2022. Since then, Faye has set out a revolutionary approach to party wall instructions, by focusing on people and relationships, backed up by expert knowledge. Faye’s approach has saved building owners £1,000s in unnecessary party wall fees.
Faye is currently in the final stage of her master’s degree in building surveying, as well as preparing for her Assessment of Professional Competence to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.
Never happy sitting still, Faye has a number of interests including performing with several musical ensembles, playing guitar, drums and brass instruments, and is very active with the Salvation Army. Faye also spends time out walking with her cockapoo, Lola, keeping fit in the gym with her personal trainer, or building Lego structures.
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