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Hoot Architecture
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Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
35out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 5
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say21.4 of 60
Independent checks8.9 of 30
Track record5.1 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 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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Awards & recognition
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Companies House registration
ActiveCompany status needs a careful check
Hoot Architecture is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).
The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).
Legal nameHoot Architecture
Company number11697957
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Registered activityArchitectural activities
Official checkOn the public register
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz5 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Durham
Across 10 architects in Durham, 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
Best Residential Architecture Practice (North East England) awarded by Build, July 2020 Hoot is an architectural practice based in Durham. We are passionate about creating exceptional buildings and places, whatever the size or budget. The practice is led by Stu Kent who an architect with many years working in residential and commercial design both in the UK and abroad. The first stage of all projects is listening closely to our clients to understand their aspirations and requirements, only once this is done can we start drawing. All projects are designed using 3D computer modelling which allows us to thoroughly test concepts and refine the small details. The 3D models also assist clients to fully visualise and understand the designs as they develop. Our rigorous approach leads to designs that are both creative and affordable.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomeDraftingEco Homes
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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 2018. That's 8 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2018Award-winning since2021
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.
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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 Hoot Architecture
Is Hoot Architecture a legitimate business?
Hoot Architecture has 5 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. Its registration on Companies House currently needs a careful check (The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).), so weigh the reviews alongside that. 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 Hoot Architecture?
Hoot Architecture has 5 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 Hoot Architecture's reviews are genuine?
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Has Hoot Architecture won any awards?
Hoot Architecture holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2021). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Hoot Architecture a registered business?
Hoot Architecture appears on Companies House (company number 11697957), but its registration status needs a careful check. Worth checking: The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Hoot Architecture specialise in?
Hoot Architecture 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.
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