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Liston Architects
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
31out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 12 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 12
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.9 of 60
Independent checks3.8 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 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 recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Awards & recognition
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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
- Houzz12 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Edinburgh
Across 25 architects in Edinburgh, 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
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Offering design excellence and a high level of service for very competitive fees, Liston Architects has completed carefully tailored projects for clients across the UK. We have experience of a variety of building types, from high profile public or commercial buildings to private houses, extensions and energy saving works. Before setting up Liston Architects in 2010, multilingual Scottish Architect, David Liston worked in offices in Berlin, Venice and Edinburgh. Having studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts de Grenoble, he trained as an Architect (part 1 and 2) at the University of Bath which also included a stage at the Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia. Returning to his home town, he gained architectural professional qualification (part 3) in 2000 at the University of Edinburgh.
Services they list
Accessible DesignAnnexe Design & ConstructionArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesEco HomesHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse Plans
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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 Liston Architects
Is Liston Architects a legitimate business?
Liston Architects has 12 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 Liston Architects?
Liston Architects has 12 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 Liston Architects' reviews are genuine?
Liston Architects' 12 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 Liston Architects won any awards?
Liston Architects holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2022). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Liston Architects specialise in?
Liston Architects lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Building Conservation. 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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