- Registration number
- 089324B
- Source checked
- 15 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
David Machell Architecture
Credentials & registries
Architects Registration Board
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
33out of 100
33 out of 100, with a caution: only 1 review held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 1 review
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 1
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say17.2 of 60
Independent checks11.6 of 30
Track record4.3 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 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about David Machell Architecture
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Credentials & registriesArchitects Registration BoardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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1Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
David Machell Architecture is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameDavid Machell Architecture
Company number12787126
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 6 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz1 review · 5.0 avg
Sources
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
David Machell Architecture prides itself on producing exceptional designs with strong attention to detail, grounded in local context - applying these clear ideas to projects can create beautiful spaces in which to live. The aim is simple - to make everyday architecture, extraordinary. The practice specialises in residential and commercial architecture ranging from single or two storey extensions and loft conversions to office and multi-unit residential design. Architectural drawings can be produced for Planning Applications, Permitted Development and Building Regulations, whilst also liaising with Local Authorities and Statutory Bodies. Based in Southport, UK, but operating throughout Merseyside, West Lancashire and Northwest England starting a new project can be a daunting experience, so the practice ethos is to provide a trusted and professional architectural service to help meet your needs.
Services they list
Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBathroom DesignBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDesign ConsultationFloor PlansGarage DesignHeritage ConsultancyHome RenovationHouse Extensions
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
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- ARB Registered (Architects Registration Board) · verify (opens in new tab) · we hold this registration
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 tradingOperating since at least 2020 (6 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Company registered2020Website online since2020
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
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
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 David Machell Architecture
Is David Machell Architecture a legitimate business?
David Machell Architecture has 1 independent public review, rated 5 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 David Machell Architecture?
David Machell Architecture has 1 public review, 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 Machell Architecture's reviews are genuine?
David Machell Architecture's 1 public review comes 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 Machell Architecture qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for David Machell 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.
Is David Machell Architecture a registered business?
David Machell Architecture is a registered business on Companies House (company number 12787126), incorporated 2 Aug 2020, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does David Machell Architecture specialise in?
David Machell Architecture lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Bathroom Design, 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 David Machell Architecture's website registered?
David Machell Architecture's website has been online since 2020, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
