- Registration number
- 051714C
- Source checked
- 20 Jul 2026
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
Mapridge Design Studios Ltd
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
Trust Score
26out of 100
26 out of 100, with a caution: only 1 review held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 1 review
- 2 credentials shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 1
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials2 credentials shown
How this score is made up
What customers say17.2 of 60
Independent checks7.4 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials4.5 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 of 1.7
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Credentials and associations
2Credentials and memberships
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- Membership reference
- mapridge-design-studios
- Source checked
- 26 Jun 2026
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
- Houzz1 review · 5.0 avg
Sources
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
With 4 decades experience in Architecture, Mapridge Design Studio’s owner James Carr has been involved in the design and construction of a wide range of building types, from inception to completion and this has allowed him to be keenly aware of how and where value can be added. These developments varied from individual buildings to regeneration masterplans, both commercial and residential. On the residential side of things James specialises in in custom built one-off houses and Mapridge Design’s success is built on the idea that a building needs to be honest, the Team want to be able to drive past a house they helped a client build 5-10 years on and still be incredibly proud of the work.
Services they list
Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignEco HomesFloor PlansHome 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 Mapridge Design Studios Ltd
Is Mapridge Design Studios Ltd a legitimate business?
Mapridge Design Studios Ltd has 1 independent public review, 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 Mapridge Design Studios Ltd?
Mapridge Design Studios Ltd has 1 public review, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Mapridge Design Studios Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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Is Mapridge Design Studios Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Mapridge Design Studios Ltd, including ARB, RIBA. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, RIBA is the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects.
What does Mapridge Design Studios Ltd specialise in?
Mapridge Design Studios Ltd lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Building Conservation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.