DMS Architecture Ltd
29Trust ScoreBuilding a public recordout of 100
9 reviews
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
James Latham
Trust Score
23out of 100
23 out of 100, with a caution: only 2 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 2 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 2
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say18.4 of 60
Independent checks3.4 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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- 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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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz2 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Wakefield
Across 6 architects in Wakefield, 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
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Established 260 years ago, James Latham is a leading importer and distributor of wood-based sheet materials, panel products, joinery quality softwood, hardwood and hardwood flooring. Lathams’ is also the exclusive distributor of HI-MACS® solid surface in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Used both in the home and in many different commercial environments, from hotels to healthcare, retail to marine, HI-MACS® offers superior design possibilities and excellent long-term performance. With its balance of beauty and performance, HI-MACS® lends itself to imaginative uses, innovative designs and enduring applications. If you can imagine it, you can probably create it with HI-MACS®. The company works closely with architects, interior designers, fabricators and joiners and in addition to 10 nationwide depots, it has recently opened a central London showroom displaying one of the most comprehensive and varied product ranges available in the UK market.
Services they list
Architectural DesignBuilding DesignHome RenovationKitchen DesignProject Management
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About this business
Website online sinceTheir website domain has been registered since 1997, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily the business.
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Worth checking yourself
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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 James Latham
Is James Latham a legitimate business?
James Latham has 2 independent public reviews, 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 James Latham?
James Latham has 2 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 James Latham's reviews are genuine?
James Latham's 2 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.
What does James Latham specialise in?
James Latham lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Building Design, Home Renovation, Kitchen Design, Project Management. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was James Latham's website registered?
James Latham's website has been online since 1997, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
