Public evidence profile

NVDC Architects

ArchitectGlasgow4.912 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
42out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 4.9 from 12 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 12
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say25.3 of 60
Independent checks10.9 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials1.5 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 NVDC Architects

3 checks

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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

2× Best of Houzz winner (2020, 2018)

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

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

Legal nameNVDC Architects
Company numberSC352976
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 17 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.

Source-listed gallery

Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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4.9out of 5
12 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz12 reviews · 4.9 avg
Local context

Rated 4.9, above the local average for architects in Glasgow

Across 40 architects in Glasgow, 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

Where this information comes from

3 named public sources

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About

NVDC Architects, based in Glasgow, Scotland, are an innovative architectural practice with particular expertise in the design and build of domestic, residential, commercial and healthcare projects such as new dental practices, new-build houses, house extensions, residential developments, conversions and internal remodelling and alterations. NVDC architects provide a full range of architect services from the initial concept to delivery of the built project on time and budget. We work closely with our clients to fully understand their needs and aspirations and through imaginative design produce solutions that maximise value and project potential. NVDC architects philosophy is that architecture can be life enhancing and we strive to do just this with every one of our projects. Contact us to arrange a free initial consultation on how we can help with your project. Chartered architect Farahbod Nakhaei is the driving force behind the company who maintains a focus on delivering the best architectural solutions and striking contemporary spaces.

Services they list

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

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

  • Established: 1992 (34 years in business)

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 tradingThey state they've been established since 1992, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2009. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1992Company registered2009Website online since2009Award-winning since2018
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 NVDC Architects

Is NVDC Architects a legitimate business?

NVDC Architects has 12 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 NVDC Architects?

NVDC Architects has 12 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know NVDC Architects' reviews are genuine?

NVDC 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.

Is NVDC Architects qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for NVDC Architects, including 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 NVDC Architects won any awards?

NVDC Architects holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2020, 2018). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

Is NVDC Architects a registered business?

NVDC Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number SC352976), incorporated 5 Jan 2009, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does NVDC Architects specialise in?

NVDC Architects 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 NVDC Architects' website registered?

NVDC Architects' website has been online since 2009, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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