Public evidence profile · Checked June 2026

DHV Architects

ArchitectBristol4.916 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
Architects Registration Board
Awards & recognition
1 independent award

Evidence summary

Bristol architects specialising in contemporary and sustainable residential design, often in historic settings.

Their website describes their focus on architectural design, house extensions, and sustainable home renovations.

From public sources, August 2026

Trust Score
36out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 4.9 from 16 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 16
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say26.9 of 60
Independent checks7.3 of 30
Track record1.3 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 details0 of 5.1
  • Photos of their work0 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7

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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

6× Best of Houzz winner: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020 (Service & Design)

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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These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.

Source-listed gallery

Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

These review totals are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We show the aggregate rating, review volume, and source attribution we hold so you can weigh the evidence yourself.

4.9out of 5
16 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz16 reviews · 4.9 avg
Local context

Rated 4.9, above the local average for architects in Bristol

Across 39 architects in Bristol, 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

Where this information comes from

2 named public sources

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Review sources

Registers and membership directories

Public evidence last checked June 2026

About

Bristol architects specialising in contemporary and sustainable residential design, often in historic settings.

Services they list

3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDecking Design

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

  • Established: 2005 (21 years in business)

Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:

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 tradingThey state they've been established since 2005, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2013. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established2005Website online since2011Award-winning since2013
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 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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Good to know

Common questions about DHV Architects

Is DHV Architects a legitimate business?

DHV Architects has 16 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. 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 DHV Architects?

DHV Architects has 16 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 DHV Architects' reviews are genuine?

DHV Architects' 16 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 DHV Architects qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for DHV Architects, 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 DHV Architects won any awards?

DHV Architects holds 1 independent award, including 6× Best of Houzz winner: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020 (Service & Design). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

What does DHV Architects specialise in?

DHV Architects lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

When was DHV Architects' website registered?

DHV Architects' website has been online since 2011, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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