# Pencil and Brick

Pencil and Brick is a builder in London. Rated 4.9/5 from 50 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: 52 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 50 reviews.

The earliest independent record of them trading is 2018, so at least 8 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.

We cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.

## About
We’re an award-winning architect-led design and build practice specialising in transformative home renovations across London and we're on a mission to make home renovations joyful from the start. We work differently to other design and build firms through our unique “design to budget” approach. From the early design stages, we work out costs for the build element so you know exactly what to expect, helping create a surprise and stress-free experience. As a full-service residential architecture studio, we can provide everything from standalone architectural design to fully managed construction. With deep expertise in London planning regulations, conservation areas, and complex approvals, we bring calm, clear, and confident guidance through every stage of the process. We specialise in sustainable refurbishments, design-led home extensions, loft conversions, and basement developments, always creating spaces that feel right for how you live while enhancing the long-term value and comfort of your home. Pencil and Brick Architects Ltd. is a proud RIBA Chartered Practice.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 4.9/5 | 50 |

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in London. Across 2580 builders in London, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Builder

## Awards & recognition
- 8× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 50 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 12010077 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)
- Current credentials shown: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 current credential on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)

Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/pencil-and-brick-2/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1
  - Federation of Master Builders: the Federation of Master Builders: members are independently inspected and can offer an insurance-backed warranty As a member of the Federation of Master Builders, you get independent vetting of the builder, the option of an insurance-backed warranty on the work and access to a dispute resolution service.
- Companies House status: Active
- Website online since 2012 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Houzz, Federation of Master Builders
- 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:_
- Good to know: Design service

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- 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: 020 7739 7142
- Website: https://www.pencilandbrick.co.uk/blogs/

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