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SKM Architects Ltd
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2 independent awards
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Awarded by 2 independent award bodies
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4.9out of 5
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- Houzz30 reviews
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About
Established in 2009 in the midst of the recession, SKM Design is an award-winning team of architects, interior designers and project managers that has established itself with a reputation for outstanding and thought provoking architectural and interior design projects. Offering a comprehensive range of design services including architecture, interior design, signage design, space planning and procurement for projects up to the value of £10 million, the practice works in a number of sectors including commercial and residential, with its most recent being the hospitality industry. SKM Design can provide free initial briefings and site visits, followed by competitive pricing for all your project needs.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build HomeCustom HomeDrafting
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About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 2009, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2020. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established2009Award-winning since2020
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Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
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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 SKM Architects Ltd
Is SKM Architects Ltd a legitimate business?
SKM Architects Ltd has 30 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. 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 SKM Architects Ltd?
SKM Architects Ltd has 30 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 SKM Architects Ltd's reviews are genuine?
SKM Architects Ltd's 30 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 SKM Architects Ltd won any awards?
SKM Architects Ltd holds 2 independent awards, including 6× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020); Rated one of the 3 best architects in Leicester. These are third-party awards from 2 separate bodies: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does SKM Architects Ltd specialise in?
SKM Architects Ltd 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.