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Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
33out of 100
- Rated 4.5 from 8 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volumeLow · 8
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
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What customers say21.2 of 60
Independent checks6.4 of 30
Track record5.3 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 details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work2.1 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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4.5out of 5
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- Houzz8 reviews
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About
We are a friendly and straightforward architectural practice based in Dalkeith Midlothian just outside of Edinburgh, with a broad experience of high quality design and a passion for the reinvigoration of buildings to meet their full potential. We take pride in providing a personal service for all of of clients. From initial concept to project completion our dedicated team will keep you informed and involved at every stage, making sure that you're finished renovation / extension / build works perfectly for you. Our six person strong team, including director Douglas, designers Katy and Jamie, architectural technologist John, office manager Viv & Zeynep are on hand to offer the bespoke help that you need to get your project off the ground. Get in touch to arrange a site visit and let us help you.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement DesignBuilding DesignDraftingFloor PlansHouse PlansSpace Planning
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About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2017 (9 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2013Award-winning since2017
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Is Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian a legitimate business?
Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian has 8 independent public reviews, rated 4.5 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.
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Has Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian won any awards?
Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2018, 2017). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian specialise in?
Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Building Design, Drafting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian's website registered?
Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian's website has been online since 2013, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.