# James Howell Designs

James Howell Designs is an architect in Chelmsford. Rated 5.0/5 from 11 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
James Howell Designs has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Kent

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrustATrader | 5.0/5 | 11 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 11 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Chelmsford. Across 32 rated architects in Chelmsford, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

This business replies to its public reviews — a sign it engages with its customers.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "James is definitely the best architect that I have ever used from start to finish very professionally a architect that couldn't do enough for you. He thinks outside the box he help design my new house which turned out outstanding with some very complicated parts to it James was on hand though the whole of the build with advice or answers can't recommend James enough thank you for my dream home"
> — Antony Read (5.0, via TrustATrader)

> "James designed and project managed our house renovations in 2019. From the outset he was professional, listened to our wishes for the project and guided a team of builders through to the final excellent result."
> — Debbie (5.0, via TrustATrader)

> "Very happy with the services provided, excellent service and fantastic design. We would highly recommend their services."
> — Ray Steel (5.0, via TrustATrader)

## Trades
Architect, Builder

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 11 public reviews on this profile. (via TrustATrader)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via TrustATrader)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
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- Work photos: MTT is showing 16 work photos on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: TrustATrader

## Before you hire an architect
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Only 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.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work — and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07307 220410
- Website: https://www.jameshowelldesigns.com/

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