Public evidence profile

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd

ArchitectCorsham5.06 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
42out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 6 reviews
  • 2 credentials shown

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 6
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials2 credentials shown

How this score is made up

What customers say22.2 of 60
Independent checks13.9 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials4.5 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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What we can verify about Matthew Clay Architects Ltd

3 checks

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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

2

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

Best of Houzz winner (2017)

Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.

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Companies House registration

Active incorporated business

Active

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

Legal nameMatthew Clay Architects Ltd
Company number08036121
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
Official checkOn the public register

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Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
6 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz6 reviews · 5.0 avg
Sources

Where this information comes from

4 named public sources

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About

Matthew Clay Architects focus on bespoke, individual designs that are dreamed up by the most important person in the process - you. Matthew Clay will be with you every step of the way. He ensures that every design is tailored specifically to your needs, and assists you at every stage of the project. From spatial and concept planning through to the realisation of your dream; from navigating the pitfalls of planning to finding the right contractor; from evolving initial budgets to negotiating contracts, he will be with you every step of the way. Based in Corsham - near Bath - he and his team love what they do, taking great pride in the results they always aspire to achieve. The practice draws upon a wealth of experience throughout its close-knit and highly talented staff, who share a collective passion for considered, innovative design. Each project, irrespective of budget, size or timescale, is unique and viewed from a fresh perspective; this perspective is always client and context driven. Matthew Clay loves to collaborate with any individuals and companies who champion good design, and he has a large network of creative talent to call upon. 

Services they list

3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDraftingEco Homes

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What this business says about itself
From their own website

What this business says about itself

  • Established: 2012 (14 years in business)

Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:

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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 2012. That's 14 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2012Website online since2012They say, established2012Award-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.
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 Register
Only 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 Matthew Clay Architects Ltd

Is Matthew Clay Architects Ltd a legitimate business?

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd has 6 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 Matthew Clay Architects Ltd?

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd has 6 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 Matthew Clay Architects Ltd's reviews are genuine?

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd's 6 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.

Is Matthew Clay Architects Ltd qualified and accredited?

We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Matthew Clay Architects 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.

Has Matthew Clay Architects Ltd won any awards?

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2017). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

Is Matthew Clay Architects Ltd a registered business?

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08036121), incorporated 18 Apr 2012, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does Matthew Clay Architects Ltd specialise in?

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement 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 Matthew Clay Architects Ltd's website registered?

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd's website has been online since 2012, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.