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Ecclesall Design
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Evidence summary
Based in Sheffield, this team provides creative architectural design for new builds, house extensions, and commercial properties. They guide projects from the initial consultation through to completion, offering a practical, hands-on understanding of the building process.
The firm has been active since 2016 and maintains a strong record for securing planning permission, including a 100% success rate for new build houses and house extensions.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
47out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 28 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume28
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say31.7 of 60
Independent checks9.4 of 30
Track record6.3 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 details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Ecclesall Design
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Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Ecclesall Design is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameEcclesall Design
Company number10022717
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding development
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 10 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
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
- Houzz28 reviews · 5.0 avg
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
Our creative architectural design combines inspiration with functionality thanks to the Ecclesall Design team’s many years experience within architecture, planning and construction. We have an outstanding success record for achieving planning permission – 100% success with planning for new build houses and house extensions – and a practical, hands-on understanding of the building process. We guide your project through every part of the process, from your initial consultation to successful completion. Whether you need us to obtain planning permission for a new build house in an existing garden, are looking to develop a commercial property or want architectural drawings and plans for your house extension in Sheffield and the surrounding area, you can rely on us. Throughout this website you will find a selection of useful information that we have put together specifically to help you from start to finish.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignAnnexe Design & ConstructionArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDecking DesignDesign ConsultationDraftingFloor Plans
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2016. That's 10 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2016Website online since2016Award-winning since2019
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.
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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 Ecclesall Design
Is Ecclesall Design a legitimate business?
Ecclesall Design has 28 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 Ecclesall Design?
Ecclesall Design has 28 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 Ecclesall Design's reviews are genuine?
Ecclesall Design's 28 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 Ecclesall Design won any awards?
Ecclesall Design holds 1 independent award, including 7× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Ecclesall Design a registered business?
Ecclesall Design is a registered business on Companies House (company number 10022717), incorporated 24 Feb 2016, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Ecclesall Design specialise in?
Ecclesall Design lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Ecclesall Design's website registered?
Ecclesall Design's website has been online since 2016, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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