Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

Houghtons of York

ArchitectYork5.01 review · 1 independent public source
Trust Score
22out of 100
Very little to go on

22 out of 100, with a caution: only 1 review held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.

  • Rated 5.0 from 1 review

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 1
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet

How this score is made up

What customers say17.2 of 60
Independent checks3.4 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
See the independent checks
  • 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 of 1.7

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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
1 review in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz1 review · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in York

Across 27 architects in York, 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

Where this information comes from

2 named public sources

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Review sources

Business and public registers

Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

Houghtons of York are a well established family run business with a wealth of experience specialising in high quality architectural joinery and fine woodcarving for customers throughout the UK. With workshops based at Dunnington on the outskirts of York city we directly employ a team of highly skilled craftsmen and use traditional methods and materials whilst harnessing the benefits of new technology to produce a broad range of bespoke commissioned work. Our works encompass new build, restoration, conservation, repairs and maintenance and we invite enquiries from York, North Yorkshire and nationwide, for work from Private Homeowners, Architects, Surveyors, The National Trust, English Heritage, Parish Churches and Cathedrals etc....

Services they list

Bespoke Bathroom VanitiesBespoke BookcasesBespoke Cabinet DoorsBespoke CabinetsBespoke Exterior DoorsBespoke Fitted FurnitureBespoke FramingBespoke FurnitureBespoke Home BarsBespoke Interior DoorsBespoke Kitchen CabinetsBespoke Kitchen Pantries

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: 1995 (31 years in business)
  • Good to know: Family-run

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Independent checks

About this business

Website online sinceTheir website domain has been registered since 2015, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily the business.
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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 Houghtons of York

Is Houghtons of York a legitimate business?

Houghtons of York has 1 independent public review, 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 Houghtons of York?

Houghtons of York has 1 public review, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know Houghtons of York's reviews are genuine?

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What does Houghtons of York specialise in?

Houghtons of York lists specialist services including Bespoke Bathroom Vanities, Bespoke Bookcases, Bespoke Cabinet Doors, Bespoke Cabinets, Bespoke Exterior Doors, Bespoke Fitted Furniture. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

When was Houghtons of York's website registered?

Houghtons of York's website has been online since 2015, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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