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Strom Architects
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
27out of 100
27 out of 100, with a caution: only 4 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 4 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 4
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say20.5 of 60
Independent checks4.3 of 30
Track record2.6 of 10
See the independent checks
- 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 details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
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Awards & recognition
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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
- Houzz4 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Southampton
Across 22 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
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Ström Architects is a contemporary architecture practice based in the New Forest. We specialise in unique modern homes, but also have experience in larger-scale residential schemes, and the arts sector. The practice was founded in 2010, and since then the practice has grown in size and in reputation: we have been recognised through various awards - both nationally and internationally. Our work is mainly UK-based but has also expanded to include projects in Europe and America. We are a small office, but with a lot of passion for what we do. Being small means that we can offer a personal service to our clients, and we take pride in the positive, lasting relationships that we create.
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsCustom Build HomeNew Home Build
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What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- Chartered Architect (RIBA) · verify (opens in new tab)
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 2010, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2017. Worth asking them about the gap.
Website online since2010They say, established2010Award-winning since2017
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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 Strom Architects
Is Strom Architects a legitimate business?
Strom Architects has 4 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Strom Architects?
Strom Architects has 4 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 Strom Architects' reviews are genuine?
Strom Architects' 4 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 Strom Architects won any awards?
Strom Architects holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2018, 2017). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Strom Architects specialise in?
Strom Architects lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Custom Build Home, New Home Build. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Strom Architects' website registered?
Strom Architects' website has been online since 2010, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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