Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

Giles Architects

ArchitectWinchester5.030 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
Awards & recognition
1 independent award

Evidence summary

Based in Winchester, this practice specialises in home renovations, extensions and new-build housing projects. They bring over ten years of experience from a central London practice to residential projects across Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and London.

The team combines contemporary design with construction and building technology expertise to create sustainable residential projects. They are a locally owned business that offers custom work for their clients.

From public sources, July 2026

Trust Score
42out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 30 reviews
  • 2 credentials shown

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume30
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials2 credentials shown

How this score is made up

What customers say32.2 of 60
Independent checks8.8 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials4.5 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 work0 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7

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What we can verify about Giles Architects

2 checks

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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

2

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

6× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)

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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Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
30 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz30 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Winchester

Across 7 architects in Winchester, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

4 named public sources

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Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

As Winchester architects, we are well placed for home renovations, extensions and new-build housing projects across Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and London. With over ten years’ experience working for a top practice in central London, we combine contemporary design, construction and building technology expertise with a passion to create high-quality, sustainable residential projects that delight our clients and transform the way they live.

Services they list

3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build HomeDesign ConsultationEco Homes

Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.

What this business says about itself
From their own website

What this business says about itself

  • Established: 2018 (8 years in business)

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Independent checks

About this business

How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2020 (6 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
They say, established2018Award-winning since2020Website online since2020
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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.

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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 Giles Architects

Is Giles Architects a legitimate business?

Giles Architects has 30 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 Giles Architects?

Giles Architects has 30 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 Giles Architects' reviews are genuine?

Giles Architects' 30 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 Giles Architects qualified and accredited?

We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Giles 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 Giles Architects won any awards?

Giles Architects holds 1 independent award, including 6× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

What does Giles Architects specialise in?

Giles Architects lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Boot Room 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 Giles Architects' website registered?

Giles Architects' website has been online since 2020, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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