Public evidence profile

Riach Architects

ArchitectOxford4.85 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
40out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 4.8 from 5 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

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How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volumeLow · 5
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say20.7 of 60
Independent checks13.1 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 work2.1 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7

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What we can verify about Riach 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

8× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)

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Companies House registration

Active incorporated business

Active

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

Legal nameRiach Architects
Company number08867519
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
Official checkOn the public register

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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4.8out of 5
5 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz5 reviews
Sources

Where this information comes from

3 named public sources

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About

Riach Architects were established in historic Oxford over 30 years ago and provide a full range of architectural services. This includes; briefing, feasibility, sketch design, detail design, planning and listed building consent, cost planning and contract administration through to completion. Working on projects throughout Oxfordshire (and further afield) we are known for skilfully integrating contemporary solutions into historic settings and for enabling our clients to meet their aspirations in terms of time and cost. Please do contact us to discuss your project with one of our architects who will be happy to help. 01865 553772

Independent checks

About this business

How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2014. That's 12 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Website online since2004Company registered2014Award-winning since2015
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

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"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.

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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 Riach Architects

Is Riach Architects a legitimate business?

Riach Architects has 5 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 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 Riach Architects?

Riach Architects has 5 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know Riach Architects' reviews are genuine?

Riach Architects' 5 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 Riach Architects qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Riach 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 Riach Architects won any awards?

Riach Architects holds 1 independent award, including 8× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

Is Riach Architects a registered business?

Riach Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08867519), incorporated 29 Jan 2014, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

When was Riach Architects' website registered?

Riach Architects' website has been online since 2004, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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