Public evidence profile

David Blaikie Architects

ArchitectEdinburgh5.02 reviews · 1 independent public source
Companies House
Status needs a check
Credentials & registries
ARB
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
37out of 100
Building a public record

37 out of 100, with a caution: only 2 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.

  • Rated 5.0 from 2 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 2
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say18.4 of 60
Independent checks12.4 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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  • 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 work0 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7

Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.

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Trust at a glance

What we can verify about David Blaikie Architects

3 checks

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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

2× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025)

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Companies House registration

Company status needs a careful check

Active

David Blaikie Architects is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).

The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).

Legal nameDavid Blaikie Architects
Company numberSC498749
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
Official checkOn the public register

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Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
2 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz2 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Edinburgh

Across 25 architects in Edinburgh, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

3 named public sources

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About

Award winning architecture practice serving Edinburgh and central Scotland. We are an RIAS Chartered Practice listed in the Top 100 Architects in Scotland 2020 by Urban Realm Magazine, winner of RIAS Award for Architecture 2106 and shortlisted for the Andrew Doolan Award for Architecture 2016

Services they list

Architectural DesignBuilding DesignEnergy-Efficient HomesHome AdditionsHome ExtensionsHome RestorationNew Home ConstructionSustainable DesignAccessible DesignBuilding ConservationHouse ExtensionsNew Build Houses

Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.

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Independent checks

About this business

How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2015. That's 11 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Website online since2010Company registered2015Award-winning since2025
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 Register
Only 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 David Blaikie Architects

Is David Blaikie Architects a legitimate business?

David Blaikie Architects has 2 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. Its registration on Companies House currently needs a careful check (The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).), so weigh the reviews alongside that. 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 David Blaikie Architects?

David Blaikie Architects has 2 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know David Blaikie Architects' reviews are genuine?

David Blaikie Architects' 2 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 David Blaikie Architects qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for David Blaikie Architects, including ARB. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.

Has David Blaikie Architects won any awards?

David Blaikie Architects holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

Is David Blaikie Architects a registered business?

David Blaikie Architects appears on Companies House (company number SC498749), but its registration status needs a careful check. Worth checking: The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does David Blaikie Architects specialise in?

David Blaikie Architects lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Building Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Restoration. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

When was David Blaikie Architects' website registered?

David Blaikie Architects' website has been online since 2010, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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