- Registration number
- 114620B
- Source checked
- 7 Jul 2026
Public evidence profile
Emmett Russell Architects
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
39out of 100
39 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
- 2 credentials shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials2 credentials shown
How this score is made up
What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks13.4 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials4.5 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 recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
3 things checkedWhat we can verify about Emmett Russell Architects
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Credentials & registries2 credentials shownSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
2Credentials and memberships
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- Membership reference
- emmett-russell-architects
- Source checked
- 28 Jun 2026
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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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Emmett Russell Architects is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameEmmett Russell Architects
Company number08802579
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
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 13 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
These review totals are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We show the aggregate rating, review volume, and source attribution we hold so you can weigh the evidence yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Bristol
Across 44 architects in Bristol, 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
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Registers and membership directories
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About
Emmett Russell Architects are a Bristol based architectural practice engaged in a broad portfolio of work including projects in housing, urban design, education, community buildings as well as bespoke residential projects. The practice draws on the wide experience of its two directors, Victoria Emmett and Tom Russell, both of whom have held key positions in nationally and internationally respected practices prior to establishing ERA. Together we have developed a reputation for imaginative and ambitious designs within the constraints of existing buildings and sensitive sites. We have won a number of high profile architectural competitions including two National RIBA competitions and the international Europan 9 competition. Our practice is informed by our engagement with teaching and research. We are an RIBA Chartered Practice and a Member of the Green Register of Construction Professionals.
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignEco HomesHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansHouse RestorationSustainable DesignCustom Build HomesGreen Building
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 tradingThe earliest independent record of them trading is 2013, so at least 13 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.
Company registered2013Award-winning since2015
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the architect services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
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 Emmett Russell Architects
Is Emmett Russell Architects a legitimate business?
Emmett Russell Architects has 3 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 Emmett Russell Architects?
Emmett Russell Architects has 3 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 Emmett Russell Architects' reviews are genuine?
Emmett Russell Architects' 3 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 Emmett Russell Architects qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Emmett Russell Architects, including ARB, 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 Emmett Russell Architects won any awards?
Emmett Russell Architects holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2016, 2015). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Emmett Russell Architects a registered business?
Emmett Russell Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08802579), incorporated 4 Dec 2013, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Emmett Russell Architects specialise in?
Emmett Russell Architects lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Building Design, Eco Homes, Home Renovation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
