# Studio Essen Ltd

Studio Essen Ltd is an architect in Christchurch. Rated 5.0/5 from 58 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 50 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 58 reviews.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | No rating shown | 58 |

Most recent review: 7 months ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Clear communication** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "The communication and availability was exceptional with all the steps and costs explained clearly." · Checkatrade, 3 Feb 2026

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Architect

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- 3D Architectural Models
- Architectural Drawings
- Architectural Technician
- Planning / Design
- Planning Consultants
- Technical Drawing

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Christchurch

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 58 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 10896911 with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire an architect
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Only 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.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07728 334226

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