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Dickson FitzGerald Architects

ArchitectBelfast5.02 reviews · 1 independent public source
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
33out of 100
Building a public record

33 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

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

How this score is made up

What customers say18.4 of 60
Independent checks8.6 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials0 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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Companies House registration

Active incorporated business

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

Legal nameDickson FitzGerald Architects
Company numberNI624020
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
Official checkOn the public register

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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, in line with the local average for architects in Belfast

Across 11 architects in Belfast, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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2 named public sources

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About

Dickson FitzGerald Architects is an award winning architectural practice with offices in Belfast and Donegal. The practice is managed by John FitzGerald who is a qualified architect with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial design. Set up as a family focused architectural practice the office aims to create considered and distinctive homes for our clients that respond to the uniqueness of them as individuals and the sites the houses will eventually occupy. Initial meetings with clients are informal and held, whenever possible, in the clients existing home or on the proposed site. These initial meetings are exempt from fee charges as a gesture of support to your new venture and all issues relating to the fulfilment of your new home or extension will be discussed at this time. All projects are managed by John FitzGerald personally and with over 30 years of practice he is experienced in working with clients to ensure their dreams become reality. Architects are often criticised for ignoring their clients wishes and treating commissions as vanity projects for their own benefit. This is not how we operate, we will work with you to ensure that it is your vision that becomes a reality, providing you with the benefit of our years of experience and guiding you every step of the way. Dickson FitzGerald Architects believe in not only creating beautiful homes for our clients but also the spaces around them, the practice also places great emphasis on reducing the carbon footprint of our designs. Cognisant of the fact that much of the environmental impact of a dwelling can be reduced by intelligent design we aim to create homes that sit gently into their environments. Dickson FitzGerald Architects are comfortable working at any scale of project and our expertise in design and management allows our clients to know they are receiving a top rate service with a committed team to deliver their dream home. As a qualified Conservation Architect John FitzGerald can also advise on the conversion and refurbishment of listed or historic properties. With offices each side of the border the practice is well placed to offer their design service across Ireland and current projects in London and Glasgow see us working on projects throughout the UK. If you would like to find out more about the service the practice offers or to speak to us about a specific project please contact John on the number below, we would be delighted to speak to you.

Services they list

3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignEco HomesFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse Extensions

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How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2014 (12 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Company registered2014Website online since2014
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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 Dickson FitzGerald Architects

Is Dickson FitzGerald Architects a legitimate business?

Dickson FitzGerald Architects has 2 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 Dickson FitzGerald Architects?

Dickson FitzGerald 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.

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Is Dickson FitzGerald Architects a registered business?

Dickson FitzGerald Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number NI624020), incorporated 10 Apr 2014, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does Dickson FitzGerald Architects specialise in?

Dickson FitzGerald 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 Dickson FitzGerald Architects' website registered?

Dickson FitzGerald Architects' website has been online since 2014, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.