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Design Studio Architects
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
35out of 100
35 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks8.9 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 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
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Design Studio Architects
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Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Design Studio Architects is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameDesign Studio Architects
Company number08576594
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 13 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
- Houzz3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Leicester
Across 21 architects in Leicester, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
Founded in 2013, we are one of the leading RIBA Chartered Practices in the residential field. We are known for our ambitious design approach with strong practical knowledge in construction. From concept to completion, domestic to commercial, we are highly involved in all of our projects every step of the way to ensure that the client’s vision is seen through right until the end. We offer services across the RIBA work stages, from inception to completion. Our team ensures projects run smoothly, from the initial meetings through to the handover. We work on projects of various scales, from multiple units to individual buildings. We work with numerous clients, from commercial businesses to individuals in both the private and public sector.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement DesignBuilding DesignCustom Build HomeDesign ConsultationEco HomesGarage DesignHeritage ConsultancyHome RenovationHouse Extensions
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 2013. That's 13 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2013They say, established2013Award-winning since2023
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 Design Studio Architects
Is Design Studio Architects a legitimate business?
Design Studio Architects has 3 independent public reviews, 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 Design Studio Architects?
Design Studio Architects has 3 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 Design Studio Architects' reviews are genuine?
Design Studio Architects' 3 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 Design Studio Architects won any awards?
Design Studio Architects holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2023). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Design Studio Architects a registered business?
Design Studio Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08576594), incorporated 19 Jun 2013, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Design Studio Architects specialise in?
Design Studio Architects lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Building Design, Custom Build Home. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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