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Studio Essen Ltd

ArchitectChristchurch5.058 reviews · 1 independent public source
Trust Score
50out of 100
Good record, gaps to check
  • Rated 5.0 from 58 reviews
  • Reviewed 6 months ago

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume58
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet

How this score is made up

What customers say37 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials0 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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From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.

Clear communicationQuoted from 3 reviews

The communication and availability was exceptional with all the steps and costs explained clearly. · Checkatrade, 3 Feb 2026

Whenever I had questions, whether about the drawings or construction advice, Chris was always available and eager to help. · Checkatrade, 7 Apr 2025

The communication and availability was exceptional with all the steps and costs explained clearly. · Checkatrade, 3 Feb 2001

Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
58 reviews in public evidenceMost recent review
Where these reviews are published
  • Checkatrade58 reviews

Highlights

Chris was extremely professional and supportive throughout our design and planning process. The communication and availability was exceptional with all the steps and costs explained clearly.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Chris has been an outstanding architect throughout my project. He produced all the technical drawings, which were exceptionally detailed and easy to understand. Whenever I had questions, whether about the drawings or construction advice, Chris was always available and eager to help. His dedication and expertise have been so impressive that I’ve engaged him for my next project, where he’s handling the design, planning permissions, and more. I highly recommend Chris to anyone seeking a skilled and reliable architect.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Great service received from Chris, appointments kept and on time and drawings received quickly. We had a couple of options and made some suggestions which were welcomed by Chris. Looking forward to receiving planning permission soon.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for Studio Essen Ltd, including the highlights above. The 58 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Chris was extremely professional and supportive throughout our design and planning process. The communication and availability was exceptional with all the steps and costs explained clearly.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Chris has been an outstanding architect throughout my project. He produced all the technical drawings, which were exceptionally detailed and easy to understand. Whenever I had questions, whether about the drawings or construction advice, Chris was always available and eager to help. His dedication and expertise have been so impressive that I’ve engaged him for my next project, where he’s handling the design, planning permissions, and more. I highly recommend Chris to anyone seeking a skilled and reliable architect.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Great service received from Chris, appointments kept and on time and drawings received quickly. We had a couple of options and made some suggestions which were welcomed by Chris. Looking forward to receiving planning permission soon.

Checkatrade
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About

Architectural services in CHRISTCHURCH.

Services they list

3D Architectural ModelsArchitectural DrawingsArchitectural TechnicianPlanning / DesignPlanning ConsultantsTechnical Drawing

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Areas served

Christchurch

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Is Studio Essen Ltd a legitimate business?

Studio Essen Ltd has 58 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 Studio Essen Ltd?

Studio Essen Ltd has 58 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

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What does Studio Essen Ltd specialise in?

Studio Essen Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Architectural Models, Architectural Drawings, Architectural Technician, Planning / Design, Planning Consultants, Technical Drawing. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.