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Rightful Place Architectural Design
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Evidence summary
This practice is led by a Chartered Architectural Technologist providing support for domestic and commercial projects. Services range from feasibility studies and planning applications to tender preparation and contract administration.
Operating since 2020, the business is based in Hove and serves clients across East and West Sussex. They have been recognised for client satisfaction with multiple awards on Houzz.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
38out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 11 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say24.8 of 60
Independent checks9.4 of 30
Track record4.2 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 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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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Rightful Place Architectural Design
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Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Rightful Place Architectural Design is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameRightful Place Architectural Design
Company number13006203
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 6 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz11 reviews · 4.9 avg
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for architects in Hove
Across 10 architects in Hove, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
I am a Chartered Architectural Technologist with experience in all stages of Domestic & Commercial architectural projects, including feasibility studies, planning & building regulations applications, tender preparation and contract administration.
Services they list
Annexe Design & ConstructionArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement DesignBuilding DesignDraftingEco HomesFloor PlansGarden PlansHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansLoft Conversion
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2020. That's 6 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2020Award-winning since2021Website online since2022
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
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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 RegisterOnly 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 Rightful Place Architectural Design
Is Rightful Place Architectural Design a legitimate business?
Rightful Place Architectural Design has 11 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Rightful Place Architectural Design?
Rightful Place Architectural Design has 11 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Rightful Place Architectural Design's reviews are genuine?
Rightful Place Architectural Design's 11 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.
Has Rightful Place Architectural Design won any awards?
Rightful Place Architectural Design holds 1 independent award, including 3× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2023, 2021). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Rightful Place Architectural Design a registered business?
Rightful Place Architectural Design is a registered business on Companies House (company number 13006203), incorporated 9 Nov 2020, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Rightful Place Architectural Design specialise in?
Rightful Place Architectural Design lists specialist services including Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Building Design, Drafting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Rightful Place Architectural Design's website registered?
Rightful Place Architectural Design's website has been online since 2022, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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