# Matthew Clay Architects Ltd

Matthew Clay Architects Ltd is an architect in Corsham. Rated 5.0/5 from 6 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 42 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 6 reviews.

Independent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2012. That's 14 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.

We 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.

## 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. 

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 6 |

## Trades
Architect, Builder

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- 3D Rendering
- Accessible Design
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Basement Conversion
- Basement Design
- Bathroom Design
- Building Conservation
- Building Design
- Custom Build Homes
- Drafting
- Eco Homes

## Awards & recognition
- Best of Houzz winner (2017)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 6 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 08036121 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 2 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Active
- Website online since 2012 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Houzz, ARB, RIBA
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Established: 2012 (14 years in business)

## Before you hire an architect
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- 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.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 01249 476208
- Website: http://www.matthewclayarchitects.co.uk

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