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Grant Erskine Architects Ltd
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Evidence summary
This Manchester-based practice focuses on the client experience for home extensions and conversions. They provide support from the initial design stage through to Planning Permission, Building Control Approval, and construction on site.
They offer a free initial meeting to discuss project ideas and viability before any costs are incurred.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
32out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 14 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 14
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say26.9 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
- Houzz14 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Manchester
Across 48 architects in Manchester, 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
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked July 2026
About
We are a growing practice owing our continued success to being entirely focused on our clients' experience. If you are thinking of extending or converting your home, we can help you from the design stage through to Planning Permission, Building Control Approval and construction on site. We offer a free initial meeting to discuss your ideas so you can know if your project is viable before you start spending! Give us a call and we'll be happy to advise.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDraftingEco Homes
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2015 (11 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2011Award-winning since2015
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.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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 Grant Erskine Architects Ltd
Is Grant Erskine Architects Ltd a legitimate business?
Grant Erskine Architects Ltd has 14 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 Grant Erskine Architects Ltd?
Grant Erskine Architects Ltd has 14 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 Grant Erskine Architects Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Grant Erskine Architects Ltd's 14 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 Grant Erskine Architects Ltd won any awards?
Grant Erskine Architects Ltd holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner: 2015, 2026 (Service). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Grant Erskine Architects Ltd specialise in?
Grant Erskine Architects 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 Grant Erskine Architects Ltd's website registered?
Grant Erskine Architects Ltd's website has been online since 2011, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
