Public evidence profile
Studio J Architects
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
Awards & recognition
2 independent awards
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
56out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 39 reviews
- 2 credentials shown
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume39
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials2 credentials shown
How this score is made up
What customers say32.8 of 60
Independent checks16.9 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials4.5 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 work2.1 of 4.3
- Industry recognition1.7 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
3 checksWhat we can verify about Studio J Architects
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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
2Credentials and memberships
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Independent recognition
Awarded by 2 independent award bodies
Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.
View award source (opens in new tab)Three Best Rated handpicks the top three local businesses in each area after a 50-point check of reputation, reviews, complaints and history, and never charges a business to be listed.
View award source (opens in new tab)These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Studio J Architects is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameStudio J Architects
Company number08048151
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 14 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz39 reviews
Sources
4 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
We understand how important your property is to you and share your excitement when it comes to improving your lifestyle through great architecture. Studio J Architects is a small and friendly, yet professional practice where client satisfaction is our number one priority. We are experts in our field and passionate about creating lasting architecture that is bespoke to your needs. We believe all projects are unique and should be treated with care and consideration to ensure you receive a service second to none, and a building to be proud of.
Services they list
Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDesign ConsultationDraftingEco HomesFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse Extensions
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
- Established: 2009 (17 years in business)
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- ARB Registered (Architects Registration Board) · verify (opens in new tab) · we hold this registration
- Certified Passivhaus Designer · verify (opens in new tab)
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2012. That's 14 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Website online since2009They say, established2009Company registered2012Award-winning since2015
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.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
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 Studio J Architects
Is Studio J Architects a legitimate business?
Studio J Architects has 39 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Studio J Architects?
Studio J Architects has 39 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 Studio J Architects' reviews are genuine?
Studio J Architects' 39 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.
Is Studio J Architects qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Studio J Architects, including Architects Registration Board, RIBA. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Architects Registration Board is the Architects Registration Board: by law you must be ARB-registered to call yourself an architect in the UK.
Has Studio J Architects won any awards?
Studio J Architects holds 2 independent awards, including 8× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2016, 2015); Rated one of the 3 best architects in Wakefield. These are third-party awards from 2 separate bodies: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Studio J Architects a registered business?
Studio J Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08048151), incorporated 26 Apr 2012, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Studio J Architects specialise in?
Studio J Architects lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Building Design, Custom Build Homes. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Studio J Architects' website registered?
Studio J Architects' website has been online since 2009, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.