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Borthwick Design & Management
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
39out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 17 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 17
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say27.3 of 60
Independent checks6.4 of 30
Track record5.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work2.1 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Awards & recognition
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What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz17 reviews
Local context
Rated 4.9, above the local average for architects in Reading
Across 28 architects in Reading, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Borthwick Design and Management specialises in creating new homes and remodelling and extending existing homes, from inception to completion. With 30 years of Architectural and Project Management experience, we design and manage home renovation projects in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. We are especially passionate about good architectural technology, and we always aim to improve on efficiency and sustainability on our developments. Having worked with a variety of different clients keeps our mind open to how people use space differently and what is and isn’t important to them. This allows us to keep each of our developments fresh. We like to challenge our clients by offering alternatives to their ideas and seeing their reaction to solutions that they haven’t thought of before. Whether you’re looking to renovate your full home, or a particular space such as an open plan kitchen-living area, your home should be something you enjoy and are proud of, and we can help you realise it’s potential. We especially love to delve into a building’s history and open it up into a modern living space while still retaining it’s character. Get in touch to discuss your ideas and wishes for your home, and we can arrange an initial consultation to get you started!
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignDraftingFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansHouse RestorationNew Home BuildPassive House Certified Designer
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What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
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- Certified Passivhaus Designer · verify (opens in new tab)
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2021 (5 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2007Award-winning since2021
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"Architect" is a title protected by law - only people on the official Architects Register (held by ARB) may use it. Confirm they're on it before you commission a design.
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Agree how they charge before any work starts (a percentage of the build cost, a fixed fee, or an hourly rate) and exactly which stages it covers (concept design, planning application, building-regulations drawings, work on site), so there are no surprises later.
Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded (the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site), and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing.
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Common questions about Borthwick Design & Management
Is Borthwick Design & Management a legitimate business?
Borthwick Design & Management has 17 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Borthwick Design & Management?
Borthwick Design & Management has 17 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Borthwick Design & Management's reviews are genuine?
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Has Borthwick Design & Management won any awards?
Borthwick Design & Management holds 1 independent award, including 4× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2022, 2021). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Borthwick Design & Management specialise in?
Borthwick Design & Management lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Building Design, Drafting, Floor Plans. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Borthwick Design & Management's website registered?
Borthwick Design & Management's website has been online since 2007, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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