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DS Designs
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
32out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 14 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 14
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say26.9 of 60
Independent checks3.8 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 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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Awards & recognition
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz14 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Cambridge
Across 32 architects in Cambridge, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Architectural Design Company with over 18 years experience in the residential sector tackling various projects from simple renovations to large bespoke new build dwellings. I also work with a large Children's Nursery in delivering new buildings to their Franchisee's while also undertaking the odd High End Commercial Project in London for a Commercial Contractor.
Services they list
Annexe Design & ConstructionArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding DesignDesign ConsultationDraftingFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansKitchen DesignLoft Conversion
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What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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"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 DS Designs
Is DS Designs a legitimate business?
DS Designs has 14 independent public reviews, rated 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.
What do customers say about DS Designs?
DS Designs has 14 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know DS Designs' reviews are genuine?
DS Designs' 14 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.
Has DS Designs won any awards?
DS Designs holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2023). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does DS Designs specialise in?
DS Designs lists specialist services including Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Design Consultation, Drafting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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