Public evidence profile
HEM Architects
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
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3 checksWhat we can verify about HEM Architects
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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
HEM Architects is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameHEM Architects
Company number09670435
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 11 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz15 reviews
Local context
Rated 4.9, above the local average for architects in Sheffield
Across 35 architects in Sheffield, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
We specialise in creative, sustainable residential architecture. Taking inspiration from the mess and joy of everyday life, we design homes for living and that delight every day. Your home is the heartbeat of your day It is beyond a building, this is where you have moments, have ideas and create memories. We create your dream space to make each moment special. Our Approach: Creativity at the heart of your home - Inspirational architecture that is a delight to live in. - Buildings that are warmer, more comfortable and healthier. - User-friendly spaces which are tailor-made for you. - Designs which are flexible enough to change as your family grows. - Architecture and materials that give value for life. Our Process: With you from the start Second to buying your house, building and renovation can be one of the most challenging things you do. Commissioning an architect to undertake a major construction project can also be daunting. Working in our team, we will guide you through the full process from design, to budgeting and planning, then through to construction. Whether your project is a new build or a refurbishment we work closely with you from the start. Are you ready to create the home you’ve always dreamt of? Then let’s start planning your project together.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDraftingEco HomesGreen BuildingHome Renovation
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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.
Company registered2015Award-winning since2018Website online since2019
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
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
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 HEM Architects
Is HEM Architects a legitimate business?
HEM Architects has 15 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 HEM Architects?
HEM Architects has 15 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know HEM Architects' reviews are genuine?
HEM Architects' 15 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 HEM Architects qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for HEM Architects, including 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 HEM Architects won any awards?
HEM Architects holds 1 independent award, including 4× Best of Houzz winner (2024, 2023, 2021, 2018). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is HEM Architects a registered business?
HEM Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number 09670435), incorporated 3 Jul 2015, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does HEM Architects specialise in?
HEM Architects lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Building Conservation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was HEM Architects' website registered?
HEM Architects' website has been online since 2019, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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