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Groves-Raines Architects Studios
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
34out of 100
34 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
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks9.4 of 30
Track record5.1 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 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
2 checksWhat we can verify about Groves-Raines Architects Studios
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Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Groves-Raines Architects Studios is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameGroves-Raines Architects Studios
Company numberSC618686
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 7 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
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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 Edinburgh
Across 25 architects in Edinburgh, the typical rating is 4.7 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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About
GRAS is a second-generation architecture, conservation, and design practice based in Edinburgh. Our diverse team of nearly forty includes architects, researchers, curators, designers, makers, conservationists and problem-solvers. We work at the intersection of conservation, contemporary design, craft and material research — creating and conserving places and objects with care and precision. Our approach is guided by heritage, sustainability, and innovation, and considers not only the physical, but also the emotional, cultural, social, and environmental impact of our work.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsAttic ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBuilding DesignCustom HomesDraftingFloor PlansGarage DesignGreen Building
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What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- RIBA Conservation Architect · verify (opens in new tab)
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2015. That's 11 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Award-winning since2015Company registered2019
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
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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 Groves-Raines Architects Studios
Is Groves-Raines Architects Studios a legitimate business?
Groves-Raines Architects Studios 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 Groves-Raines Architects Studios?
Groves-Raines Architects Studios 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 Groves-Raines Architects Studios' reviews are genuine?
Groves-Raines Architects Studios' 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.
Has Groves-Raines Architects Studios won any awards?
Groves-Raines Architects Studios holds 1 independent award, including 5× Best of Houzz winner (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Groves-Raines Architects Studios a registered business?
Groves-Raines Architects Studios is a registered business on Companies House (company number SC618686), incorporated 21 Jan 2019, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Groves-Raines Architects Studios specialise in?
Groves-Raines Architects Studios lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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