Public evidence profile
Croft Architecture
Credentials & registries
Architects Registration Board
Awards & recognition
2 independent awards
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
45out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 8 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 8
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say23.1 of 60
Independent checks15.4 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials3 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 recognition1.7 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
3 checksWhat we can verify about Croft Architecture
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Credentials & registriesArchitects Registration BoardSee detail →Awards & recognition2 independent awardsSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Independent recognition
Awarded by 2 independent award bodies
Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Croft Architecture is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameCroft Architecture
Company number06796649
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
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 17 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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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz8 reviews
Local context
Rated 4.9, above the local average for architects in Stafford
Across 14 architects in Stafford, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
Croft Architecture was formed with the desire to leave behind a legacy of greatly improved places of work, living spaces, places to learn, public buildings and open space. We recognise that the buildings and landscapes that we inhabit and experience affect our everyday lives, affect the way that we feel, and how we interact with our built environment. We want those experiences to be positive for individuals, society and organisations.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignAnnexe Design & ConstructionArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build Home
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2009. That's 17 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2009Website online since2009Award-winning since2021
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 Croft Architecture
Is Croft Architecture a legitimate business?
Croft Architecture has 8 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Croft Architecture?
Croft Architecture has 8 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 Croft Architecture's reviews are genuine?
Croft Architecture's 8 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.
Is Croft Architecture qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Croft Architecture, including Architects Registration Board. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Architects Registration Board is the Architects Registration Board: by law you must be ARB-registered to call yourself an architect in the UK.
Has Croft Architecture won any awards?
Croft Architecture holds 2 independent awards, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2021); Rated one of the 3 best architects in Stafford. These are third-party awards from 2 separate bodies: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Croft Architecture a registered business?
Croft Architecture is a registered business on Companies House (company number 06796649), incorporated 21 Jan 2009, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Croft Architecture specialise in?
Croft Architecture lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Croft Architecture's website registered?
Croft Architecture's website has been online since 2009, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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