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LSO Architects
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Evidence summary
Established in 2001, this Sheffield-based practice is led by a Registered Architect and member of the RIBA and ARB. They specialise in house extensions, loft conversions, new build housing developments, and small to medium commercial projects.
With over 20 years of experience, the practice offers free and evening consultations to help homeowners with their design needs.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
43out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 14 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 14
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say26.9 of 60
Independent checks9.4 of 30
Track record6.3 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 details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about LSO Architects
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Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
LSO Architects is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameLSO Architects
Company number04294235
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 25 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
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
- Houzz14 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Sheffield
Across 35 architects in Sheffield, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
LSO Architects is owned and managed by Debbie Hoare , a Registered Architect and member of the RIBA and ARB. She has over 20 years experience to date, having previously worked for a number of large national architecture practices such as Carey Jones , BDP and HLM Architects on many types and sizes of commercial contracts. Established in 2001 the business is located in Sheffield, our work concentrates on house extensions, loft conversions , new build housing developments and small to medium size commercial projects.
Services they list
Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDecking DesignDesign ConsultationDrafting
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
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- Chartered Architect (RIBA) · verify (opens in new tab)
- ARB Registered (Architects Registration Board) · 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 2001. That's 25 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2001They say, established2001Website online since2011Award-winning since2019
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
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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 LSO Architects
Is LSO Architects a legitimate business?
LSO Architects has 14 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 LSO Architects?
LSO Architects has 14 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 LSO Architects' reviews are genuine?
LSO Architects' 14 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 LSO Architects won any awards?
LSO Architects holds 1 independent award, including 5× Best of Houzz winner (2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is LSO Architects a registered business?
LSO Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number 04294235), incorporated 26 Sept 2001, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does LSO Architects specialise in?
LSO Architects lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was LSO Architects' website registered?
LSO Architects' website has been online since 2011, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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