Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

phi architects

ArchitectStockport5.03 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
26out of 100
Building a public record

26 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.

  • Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks5.3 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials1.5 of 10.3
  • Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
  • Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
  • Registered company details0 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 phi architects

2 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

Best of Houzz winner (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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Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
3 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

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

Across 9 architects in Stockport, 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

2 named public sources

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Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

Phi Architects specialises in Passiv Haus construction and residential architecture. With over 20 years’ experience in private architectural practice; Sara formed phi architects to build upon her background of low energy design with the emphasis on achieving the Passivhaus standard for construction. Sara specialises in modern residential architecture, from small extensions and internal remodelling to new build dwellings. Design excellence is always the priority, no matter how small your project.

Services they list

Architectural DesignCustom Build HomesEco HomesGreen BuildingSustainable Design

Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.

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What to check before you hire

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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 phi architects

Is phi architects a legitimate business?

phi architects has 3 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. 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 phi architects?

phi architects has 3 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 phi architects' reviews are genuine?

phi architects' 3 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 phi architects qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for phi 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 phi architects won any awards?

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

What does phi architects specialise in?

phi architects lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Custom Build Homes, Eco Homes, Green Building, Sustainable Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

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