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Scott Donald Architecture
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
40out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 9 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 9
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say24.3 of 60
Independent checks9.4 of 30
Track record6.3 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 Scott Donald Architecture
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Awards & recognition
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Scott Donald Architecture is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameScott Donald Architecture
Company number07750220
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 15 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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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz9 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Manchester
Across 48 architects in Manchester, 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
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About
Scott Donald Architecture is an award-winning practice based in Sale, Manchester. Specialising in contemporary houses, we pride ourselves on our detailed approach to designing stunning spaces for modern life. With careful consideration of a building’s environment, we aim to create striking architecture that reacts thoughtfully to its surroundings. And with complementary attention to the interior design and detailing, we make sure the vision perfectly realises the building’s potential. Irrespective of project size, type or budget, at the heart of every design is our passion to create the unique and distinctive – beautiful living spaces that satisfy, nourish and exceed our clients’ expectations. Such is our desire to deliver, we welcome the opportunity to provide a full service for any new-build, remodelling or extension project.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build HomeEco Homes
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2011. That's 15 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2011Award-winning since2016Website online since2017
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.
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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.
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 Scott Donald Architecture
Is Scott Donald Architecture a legitimate business?
Scott Donald Architecture has 9 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 Scott Donald Architecture?
Scott Donald Architecture has 9 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 Scott Donald Architecture's reviews are genuine?
Scott Donald Architecture's 9 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 Scott Donald Architecture won any awards?
Scott Donald Architecture holds 1 independent award, including 7× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Scott Donald Architecture a registered business?
Scott Donald Architecture is a registered business on Companies House (company number 07750220), incorporated 23 Aug 2011, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Scott Donald Architecture specialise in?
Scott Donald Architecture lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Scott Donald Architecture's website registered?
Scott Donald Architecture's website has been online since 2017, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
