Public evidence profile

OB Architecture

ArchitectWinchester5.010 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
45out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 10 reviews
  • 2 credentials shown

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How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 10
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials2 credentials shown

How this score is made up

What customers say24.9 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 OB Architecture

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

4× Best of Houzz winner (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016)

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

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

Legal nameOB Architecture
Company number07463920
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 16 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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5.0out of 5
10 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz10 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Winchester

Across 7 architects in Winchester, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

4 named public sources

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About

At OB Architecture, we find a way to balance creativity and modern innovation, translating our ideas into award-winning designs. Our knowledge and enthusiasm is unmatched, developing buildings thoughtfully and carefully and creating characterful spaces that excite and inspire. Throughout cities, along the coast, in the mountains, and in the countryside, our team of talented architects and designers create cutting-edge residences, fit for the daily demands of the 21st Century, deeply routed within their context. Our design process ensures each project is unique with you in mind – delivering more value by combining our creative edge and commercial awareness from the very first stage. Designed responsively and responsibly; our buildings are for people, they are homes, designed for you.

Services they list

Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement DesignBathroom DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesEco HomesFloor PlansHouse PlansInterior ArchitectureKitchen Design

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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 2010. That's 16 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Website online since2008Company registered2010Award-winning since2016
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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Good to know

Common questions about OB Architecture

Is OB Architecture a legitimate business?

OB Architecture has 10 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 OB Architecture?

OB Architecture has 10 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 OB Architecture's reviews are genuine?

OB Architecture's 10 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 OB Architecture qualified and accredited?

We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for OB Architecture, 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 OB Architecture won any awards?

OB Architecture holds 1 independent award, including 4× Best of Houzz winner (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

Is OB Architecture a registered business?

OB Architecture is a registered business on Companies House (company number 07463920), incorporated 8 Dec 2010, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does OB Architecture specialise in?

OB Architecture lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Building Conservation, Building 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 OB Architecture's website registered?

OB Architecture's website has been online since 2008, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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