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- 11 Jul 2026
Public evidence profile
DK Designs FPT Ltd
Credentials & registries
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
61out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 118 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume118
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say42.3 of 60
Independent checks8.9 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0.9 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 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about DK Designs FPT Ltd
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Credentials & registriesChartered Institute of Architectural TechnologistsSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameDK Designs FPT Ltd
Company number09668503
Incorporated
Registered activityDesign services
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2015)
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 11 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“We required planning consent drawings for a change of use application, and also building control consent, all of which was completed to a high standard, reasonable price and good timescale.” · Checkatrade, 26 Nov 2025
“They offer a bespoke service tailored direct to the client and maintain that personal touch that larger companies cannot compete with.” · Checkatrade, 22 Nov 2025
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade118 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We required planning consent drawings for a change of use application, and also building control consent, all of which was completed to a high standard, reasonable price and good timescale.”
“From initial contact to the final design drawings DK Designs have been nothing but professional. They offer a bespoke service tailored direct to the client and maintain that personal touch that larger companies cannot compete with.”
“Recently used D K Designs for our rear single storey extension, Dan and Kirsty were great throughout and easy to deal with, the building regs and planning we needed from Yorkshire water to move a manhole cover were sorted without hassle and also the steel calculations. Very happy with the work From D K Designs.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for DK Designs FPT Ltd, including the highlights above. The 118 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We required planning consent drawings for a change of use application, and also building control consent, all of which was completed to a high standard, reasonable price and good timescale.
From initial contact to the final design drawings DK Designs have been nothing but professional. They offer a bespoke service tailored direct to the client and maintain that personal touch that larger companies cannot compete with.
Recently used D K Designs for our rear single storey extension, Dan and Kirsty were great throughout and easy to deal with, the building regs and planning we needed from Yorkshire water to move a manhole cover were sorted without hassle and also the steel calculations. Very happy with the work From D K Designs.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Sheffield
Across 35 architects in Sheffield, 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
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About
Architectural services in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Services they list
Architectural DrawingsArchitectural TechnicianPlanning / DesignTechnical Drawing
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
SheffieldSouth Yorkshire
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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 DK Designs FPT Ltd
Is DK Designs FPT Ltd a legitimate business?
DK Designs FPT Ltd has 118 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 DK Designs FPT Ltd?
DK Designs FPT Ltd has 118 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know DK Designs FPT Ltd's reviews are genuine?
DK Designs FPT Ltd's 118 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has DK Designs FPT Ltd had recent public reviews?
DK Designs FPT Ltd has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is DK Designs FPT Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for DK Designs FPT Ltd, including Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists is the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT): the professional body for architectural technologists, who design and manage building projects.
Is DK Designs FPT Ltd a registered business?
DK Designs FPT Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 09668503), incorporated 2 Jul 2015, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does DK Designs FPT Ltd specialise in?
DK Designs FPT Ltd lists specialist services including Architectural Drawings, Architectural Technician, Planning / Design, Technical Drawing. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
