Public evidence profile

Richard Crane Associates Limited

ArchitectSouthampton5.05 reviews · 1 independent public source
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
39out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews
  • 3 reviews in the last 12 months

Worth checking: Architects Register

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

How this score is made up

What customers say21.3 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
  • Ways to reach them2.9 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 of 1.7

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What we can verify about Richard Crane Associates Limited

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Companies House registration

Active incorporated business

Active

Richard Crane Associates Limited is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

Legal nameRichard Crane Associates Limited
Company number03514667
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2000)
Previously traded asSCAPESTAKE LIMITED (until 2002)
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 28 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.

From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.

Clear communicationQuoted from 3 reviews

“A great communicator, talked me through everything, help greatly with drawings and in close contact with Building Reg people to ensure they had everything they wanted.” · Checkatrade, 4 Feb 2026

“He communicated very well through the whole process and took care of all the planning application.” · Checkatrade, 21 Aug 2025

“A great communicator, talked me through everything, help greatly with drawings and in close contact with Building Reg people to ensure they had everything they wanted.” · Checkatrade, 4 Feb 2001

Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.

5.0out of 5
5 reviews in public evidence3 reviews in the last 12 monthsMost recent review
Where these reviews are published
  • Checkatrade5 reviews

Highlights

“Prompt, professional service and plans delivered on time as promised. Reasonable fees too and I will be using Richard again in the future.”

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

“Richard did our drawings for our planned extension on our house. Throughout the whole process, he was honest, patient and incredibly knowledgeable. He communicated very well through the whole process and took care of all the planning application. We will be using him for any future work we may undertake, and have recommended him many times to friends and family who need an architect.”

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

“A great communicator, talked me through everything, help greatly with drawings and in close contact with Building Reg people to ensure they had everything they wanted.”

Robin DCheckatrade4.9 rating

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for Richard Crane Associates Limited, including the highlights above. The 5 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Robin D4.9 / 5 ·

A great communicator, talked me through everything, help greatly with drawings and in close contact with Building Reg people to ensure they had everything they wanted.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Prompt, professional service and plans delivered on time as promised. Reasonable fees too and I will be using Richard again in the future.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Richard did our drawings for our planned extension on our house. Throughout the whole process, he was honest, patient and incredibly knowledgeable. He communicated very well through the whole process and took care of all the planning application. We will be using him for any future work we may undertake, and have recommended him many times to friends and family who need an architect.

Checkatrade
Local context

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

Across 21 architects in Southampton, 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

1 named public source

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About

Architectural services in SOUTHAMPTON, Hampshire.

Services they list

3D Architectural ModelsArchitectural DrawingsArchitectural TechnicianPlanning / DesignPlanning ConsultantsTechnical Drawing

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

Areas served

HampshireSouthampton

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Independent checks

About this business

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.
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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What to check before you hire

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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 Richard Crane Associates Limited

Is Richard Crane Associates Limited a legitimate business?

Richard Crane Associates Limited has 5 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 Richard Crane Associates Limited?

Richard Crane Associates Limited has 5 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How do I know Richard Crane Associates Limited's reviews are genuine?

Richard Crane Associates Limited's 5 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.

Has Richard Crane Associates Limited had recent public reviews?

Richard Crane Associates Limited has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.

Is Richard Crane Associates Limited a registered business?

Richard Crane Associates Limited is a registered business on Companies House (company number 03514667), incorporated 20 Feb 1998, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does Richard Crane Associates Limited specialise in?

Richard Crane Associates Limited lists specialist services including 3D Architectural Models, Architectural Drawings, Architectural Technician, Planning / Design, Planning Consultants, Technical Drawing. 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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