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Kennet Design
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
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Awards & recognition
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Companies House registration
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Legal nameKennet Design
Company number07361072
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
Official checkOn the public register
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What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz16 reviews
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for architects in Newbury
Across 7 architects in Newbury, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
With hubs across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Devon & Cornwall, Kennet Design is a dynamic, forward-thinking practice specialising in residential architecture covering the whole of the South of England. Whether your project is large or small, traditional or contemporary, we'll work hard to realise your dream home even if you're working to a tight budget. We coordinate the entire pre-build process and lead you through the often confusing world of architectural design, planning and building regulations. We bring together all the third parties so you don't have to, obtain the necessary consents, even find and appoint a local, trusted building contractor and oversee your build for you as well if you wish. Our ultimate aim is that our clients enjoy a stree-free project whether that be a house extension, loft conversion or a new build home. We want them to be thrilled with the results. So get in touch with us today and tell us about dream home ideas.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignBuilding RegulationsCustom Build HomesFloor PlansGarage ConversionsGarden PlansHeritage ConsultancyHome Renovation
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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 2010. That's 16 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2010Award-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.
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What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
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 Kennet Design
Is Kennet Design a legitimate business?
Kennet Design has 16 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Kennet Design?
Kennet Design has 16 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Kennet Design's reviews are genuine?
Kennet Design's 16 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.
Has Kennet Design won any awards?
Kennet Design holds 1 independent award, including 4× Best of Houzz winner (2024, 2022, 2020, 2017). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Kennet Design a registered business?
Kennet Design is a registered business on Companies House (company number 07361072), incorporated 31 Aug 2010, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Kennet Design specialise in?
Kennet Design lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Building Design, Building Regulations. 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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