Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

etc Design Ltd

ArchitectWombourne5.03 reviews · 1 independent public source
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3 credentials shown
Trust Score
32out of 100
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32 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
  • 3 credentials shown

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials3 credentials shown

How this score is made up

What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks11.6 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials8.1 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 work0 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0 of 1.7

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Credentials and memberships

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5.0out of 5
3 reviews in public evidence
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  • Houzz3 reviews · 5.0 avg
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Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

etc Design Ltd is an RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice which was formed in 1998. We offer a tailored solution to each client, from initial concept to completion, and have developed key skills in energy efficiency, sustainability and modular build systems. We use our passion for design and our client’s enthusiasm to create varied projects, each one a unique amalgamation of the client’s aspirations, our ethos, sustainable principles, and the local context. By thoroughly examining the requirements and ambitions of the client and building users, we explore the design through sketches, models, computer generated imagery and animations, where appropriate, culminating in a building which exceeds expectations. We are an RIBA-registered Chartered Practice, have certification of our quality administration system to ISO 9001:2008, and are also a member of ConstructionLine. etc Design Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, take care of our staff through our health and safety protocols, and care for the environment through our office environmental policies for both our workplace and designs. Centrally located in the West Midlands, UK, we are conveniently placed to undertake projects both throughout the UK and internationally. We are currently investing in the office’s BIM (building information modelling) infrastructure to offer an enhanced service to our clients, and are moving towards designing more buildings which are Passivhaus, or at a minimum based on Passivhaus principles.

Services they list

3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDesign ConsultationEco HomesFloor Plans

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What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself

  • Established: 1998 (28 years in business)

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About this business

Website online sinceTheir website domain has been registered since 2005, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily the business.
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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 Register
Only 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 etc Design Ltd

Is etc Design Ltd a legitimate business?

etc Design Ltd has 3 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 etc Design Ltd?

etc Design Ltd 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 etc Design Ltd's reviews are genuine?

etc Design Ltd's 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 etc Design Ltd qualified and accredited?

We hold 3 independently sourced credentials for etc Design Ltd, including Architects Registration Board, Royal Institute of British Architects, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Architects Registration Board is the Architects Registration Board: by law you must be ARB-registered to call yourself an architect in the UK.

What does etc Design Ltd specialise in?

etc Design Ltd 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 etc Design Ltd's website registered?

etc Design Ltd's website has been online since 2005, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.