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FAL Architects
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
28out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 6 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 6
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say22.2 of 60
Independent checks4.3 of 30
Track record1.3 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 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
- Houzz6 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
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
FAL is a design led architectural studio led by Ainsley Foster to provide a professional, creative, contextual and collaborative approach to high quality residential and commercial projects in East Anglia and beyond. We undertake bespoke house extensions and remodels, new build single family houses, multi unit residential developments and commercial buildings and interiors with a keen focus on materiality and sustainability. We provide planning, design and project management with flexible services and fees tailored to the specific project requirements. Our approach is to create a building that is appropriate to the particular circumstances of each project; whether it be contemporary, traditional or the careful restoration of a historic building the route will depend on the local context, brief, culture and climate.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignAnnexe Design & ConstructionArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build Homes
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2026 (under a year), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2018Award-winning since2026
Your own checks
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 FAL Architects
Is FAL Architects a legitimate business?
FAL Architects has 6 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 FAL Architects?
FAL Architects has 6 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 FAL Architects' reviews are genuine?
FAL Architects' 6 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 FAL Architects won any awards?
FAL Architects holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2026). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does FAL Architects specialise in?
FAL Architects lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was FAL Architects' website registered?
FAL Architects' website has been online since 2018, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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