- Registration number
- 068784G
- Source checked
- 14 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
Inhabit Architecture
Planning history
4 public planning applications
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Evidence summary
Inhabit Architecture is an RIBA Chartered Architects Practice based in St Albans. Established in 2007, they guide clients through building projects from concept design to completion, specialising in planning applications and listed building consents.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
42out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 6 reviews
- 2 credentials shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 6
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials2 credentials shown
How this score is made up
What customers say22.2 of 60
Independent checks13.9 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials4.5 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
Verified planning history
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Trust at a glance
4 checksWhat we can verify about Inhabit Architecture
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Planning history4 public planning applicationsSee detail →Credentials & registries2 credentials shownSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
See the full verification checklist for Inhabit Architecture →Planning history
Inhabit Architecture’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2008–2015
planning applications4
approved schemes4
councils worked in1
What they work on
The kinds of project Inhabit Architecture has filed planning applications for.
- Rear extension2
- Extension2
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Barnet · 4 applications since 2008See planning experience in Barnet
Recent planning applications
- Approved39 Lincoln Avenue London N14 7LJSingle storey rear extension
- Approved39 Lincoln Avenue London N14 7LJSingle storey rear extension witha a proposed rear of 4.975 netres from original rear wall, eaves height of 2.995 metres and maximum height of 3.2 metres
- Approved25 Wood Street, Barnet, Herts, EN5 4BESubmission of details of condition 2 (external works) pursuant to planning permission B/03241/08 dated 15/10/08.
- Approved25 Wood Street, Barnet, Herts, EN5 4BESubmission of details of condition 3 (external surfaces) pursuant to listed building consent B/03135/08 dated 15/10/08.
Credentials and checks
Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
2Credentials and memberships
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- Membership reference
- inhabit-architecture-ltd
- Source checked
- 28 Jun 2026
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.
View award source (opens in new tab)These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Inhabit Architecture is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameInhabit Architecture
Company number06204820
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 19 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
These sources do not label every image as completed work. The gallery may include projects, people, logos or certificates, so it does not count as completed-work evidence.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These review totals are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We show the aggregate rating, review volume, and source attribution we hold so you can weigh the evidence yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz6 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in St Albans
Across 5 architects in St Albans, 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
4 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Registers and membership directories
Business and public registers
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About
Inhabit Architecture are Architects based in St Albans. Established in 2007 we are an RIBA Chartered Architects Practice, offering the highest level of professionalism and service. We offer competitive rates to suit any project, from home extensions and new build houses to commercial developments. We are located in the City of St Albans, Hertfordshire and specialise in Planning Applications, Building Regulations and Listed Building Consents. If you are considering a building project we can guide you through the entire process, from concept design to completion. Our fixed price services are tailored to your individual budget and needs. Contact us to see how we can help you make your dream home a reality.
Services they list
Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement DesignBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build HomesDesign ConsultationDraftingEco HomesFloor PlansGarage Design
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: 2007 (19 years in business)
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- Chartered Architect (RIBA) · verify (opens in new tab)
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2007. That's 19 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2007Website online since2007They say, established2007Award-winning since2017
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
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.
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 Inhabit Architecture
Is Inhabit Architecture a legitimate business?
Inhabit Architecture has 6 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 Inhabit Architecture?
Inhabit Architecture has 6 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 Inhabit Architecture's reviews are genuine?
Inhabit Architecture's 6 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 Inhabit Architecture qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Inhabit Architecture, including Architects Registration Board, RIBA. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Architects Registration Board is the Architects Registration Board: by law you must be ARB-registered to call yourself an architect in the UK.
Has Inhabit Architecture won any awards?
Inhabit Architecture holds 1 independent award, including 3× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2021, 2017). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Inhabit Architecture a registered business?
Inhabit Architecture is a registered business on Companies House (company number 06204820), incorporated 5 Apr 2007, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Inhabit Architecture specialise in?
Inhabit Architecture lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Building Design, Complete Kitchen Renovation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Inhabit Architecture's website registered?
Inhabit Architecture's website has been online since 2007, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
