# Direct Home Improvements

Direct Home Improvements is an architect in Chippenham. Rated 4.8/5 from 88 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Verified fascia / soffits / guttering in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 88 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 88 cross-checked total above._

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Richard was really quick to sort out gutter issue and promptly sorted it out. Would use him again and recommend him!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Richard from Direct Home Improvements did a great job cleaning out and sealing my concrete gutters. He arrived when he said he would, explained clearly what needed doing, and got straight to work. The gutters were in a poor state before, but he cleaned them thoroughly and sealed them properly so everything now looks tidy and well protected. He was polite, professional, and left the area clean afterwards. I’m really pleased with the result and would happily recommend him to anyone needing gutter work done."
> — Estelle L (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Direct home improvements was one of 3 companies I asked to quote. Richard was the only one who did some proper research and investigated the problem properly and thouroughly taking pictures to show me afterwards . His advice was very concise and helpful and his quote was competitive. I chose this company to do the work as he demonstrated clearly that he had the knowledge and experience to do a good job. The work was carried out to the high standard he promised and he provided a warranty for 15 years to cover any future issues. he is a pleasant friendly and respectful contractor."
> — Anonymous (4.3, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Architect, Builder, Roofer, Tiler

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 88 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Accreditations shown: MTT is showing 1 credential or accreditation on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 1
  - Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire an architect
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- 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.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work — and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07427 873552

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