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Rowlands Architecture

ArchitectCardiff5.05 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
37out of 100
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  • Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

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

How this score is made up

What customers say21.4 of 60
Independent checks9.6 of 30
Track record6.1 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 details5.1 of 5.1
  • Photos of their work0 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0 of 1.7

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Credentials and memberships

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Companies House registration

Active incorporated business

Active

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

Legal nameRowlands Architecture
Company number10576824
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
Official checkOn the public register

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What customers say

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5.0out of 5
5 reviews in public evidence
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Local context

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

Across 16 architects in Cardiff, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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2 named public sources

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About

Rowlands Architecture seeks to create well proportioned, beautifully crafted, functional, and sustainable spaces for living in, providing clients not only what they asked for, but with more than they had imagined. We take a down to earth and professional approach, working collaboratively with client and contractors, tailoring a design to suit tastes, needs and budget. The design process begins through careful listening and the architectural response seeks to be sensitive to context, whilst exploring opportunities to be bold or inventive, enjoying creating spaces which might be small and jewel-like, or something more striking and ambitious. Once the design has been agreed we offer a range of services including submission of planning applications, tendering to contractors, and overseeing work on site. Before starting Rowlands Architecture, Thomas Rowlands worked for an award-winning, central London practice for 10 years, eventually becoming Director. In this time, Tom gained a broad range of experience including residential, commercial, cultural and medical buildings, working in particular with existing and historic buildings, often listed or in conservation areas.

Services they list

Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationEco HomesFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse Extensions

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About this business

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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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Common questions about Rowlands Architecture

Is Rowlands Architecture a legitimate business?

Rowlands Architecture has 5 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Rowlands Architecture?

Rowlands Architecture has 5 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 Rowlands Architecture's reviews are genuine?

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Is Rowlands Architecture qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Rowlands Architecture, 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.

Is Rowlands Architecture a registered business?

Rowlands Architecture is a registered business on Companies House (company number 10576824), incorporated 23 Jan 2017, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does Rowlands Architecture specialise in?

Rowlands Architecture lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Building Conservation. 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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