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Building Tectonics Ltd
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
45out of 100
- Rated 4.8 from 20 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volumeLow · 20
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say27.4 of 60
Independent checks11.6 of 30
Track record6.3 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 details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work2.1 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Building Tectonics Ltd
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Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Awards & recognition
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Building Tectonics Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameBuilding Tectonics Ltd
Company number01929627
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding development
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 41 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.8out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz20 reviews
Sources
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About
We are an architectural practice, with over 40 years experience of in re-designing, altering and extending houses across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. We endeavour to exceed the aspirations and desires of our clients and do this by generating innovative and intelligent ideas that often achieve much more than the original brief. Please look at our projects to get a taste of what we can do and why we have so many delighted clients. We aim to leave you with a house that is designed for a modern family lifestyle. If your requirements are just a simple home extensions or loft /garage conversions, you too could benefit from our expertise and experience. We are members of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDraftingEco HomesFloor PlansGarage DesignGreen BuildingHome Renovation
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
- VAT registered: GB 178863548 · check on the HMRC VAT checker (opens in new tab)
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- Chartered Architect (RIBA) · verify (opens in new tab)
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 1985. That's 41 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered1985Website online since1998Award-winning since2016
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the architect services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
"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.
Check the Architects RegisterOnly someone on the Architects Registration Board (ARB) register may legally call themselves an 'architect' in the UK. Ask for their ARB number and check it free at arb.org.uk. An 'architectural designer' or 'technologist' is a different, unregistered role (often capable, but not the same protection).
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 Building Tectonics Ltd
Is Building Tectonics Ltd a legitimate business?
Building Tectonics Ltd has 20 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 Building Tectonics Ltd?
Building Tectonics Ltd has 20 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Building Tectonics Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Building Tectonics Ltd's 20 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Building Tectonics Ltd won any awards?
Building Tectonics Ltd holds 1 independent award, including 9× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Building Tectonics Ltd a registered business?
Building Tectonics Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 01929627), incorporated 10 Jul 1985, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Building Tectonics Ltd specialise in?
Building Tectonics Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Building Design, Custom Build Homes. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Building Tectonics Ltd's website registered?
Building Tectonics Ltd's website has been online since 1998, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
