Public evidence profile
dwell design
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
45out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 34 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume34
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say31.8 of 60
Independent checks7.9 of 30
Track record5.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials1.5 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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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about dwell design
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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz34 reviews
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for architects in Fareham
Across 5 architects in Fareham, 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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About
dwell design was set up in 2009 with its approach set out to bring sustainable, passionate, well-executed and meticulous design quality to all projects undertaken. Situated on the south coast, the practice has been set up to deliver a different and high-quality service working closely with clients to excel expectations. dwell design is committed to delivering an individual architectural response to each specific site and context, and any project scale, existing development or new build. We are passionate about green architecture and for nearly a whole decade, dwell design has maintained its stance of straightforward construction practices and an ethical approach to building. Renewable and low environmental impact architecture can be achieved all the way through the design process, so much so that you might never know it was there. We look forward to any future collaborations. We look forward to hearing from you.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding conservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomeCustom Build Homes
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2018 (8 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2009Award-winning since2018
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
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 dwell design
Is dwell design a legitimate business?
dwell design has 34 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 dwell design?
dwell design has 34 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know dwell design's reviews are genuine?
dwell design's 34 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.
Is dwell design qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for dwell design, including RIBA. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, RIBA is the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects.
Has dwell design won any awards?
dwell design holds 1 independent award, including 8× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does dwell design specialise in?
dwell design 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 dwell design's website registered?
dwell design's website has been online since 2009, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.