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Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
Tarpey Woodfine Architects
Credentials & registries
Royal Institute of British Architects
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
27out of 100
27 out of 100, with a caution: only 1 review held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 1 review
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 1
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say17.2 of 60
Independent checks8.6 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials4.3 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
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Tarpey Woodfine Architects
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Credentials & registriesRoyal Institute of British ArchitectsSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →
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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
These credentials and memberships are attributed to named public sources. Check the source before relying on them.
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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.
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
These sources do not label every image as completed work. The gallery may include projects, people, logos or certificates, so it does not count as completed-work evidence.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These review totals are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We show the aggregate rating, review volume, and source attribution we hold so you can weigh the evidence yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz1 review · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Stoke-on-Trent
Across 9 architects in Stoke-on-Trent, the typical rating is 4.3 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Tarpey Woodfine Architects are a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) chartered practice based in Newcastle under Lyme in North Staffordshire with knowledge and experience covering most building types. We provide professional advice and bring a fresh approach to Architectural design and construction. We are a friendly, approachable practice with a team of highly qualified people who are passionate about design quality, sustainability, technical detailing and keeping up to date with new developments, products and legislation in the construction industry. At Tarpey Woodfine, we enjoy meeting our clients, listening to their requirements and building up a clear understanding of what is required and the reasons why. We develop creative solutions through on-going consultation with our client as schemes develop, drawing on a team of experienced specialists when required. Our service extends from the first meeting through to completion of the project and beyond. We like to keep in touch with our clients and are always interested in feedback on how our buildings are performing.
Services they list
Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDraftingEco 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: 1993 (33 years in business)
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- RIBA Chartered Practice · verify (opens in new tab)
- Chartered Architect (RIBA) · 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 tradingThey state they've been established since 1993, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2015. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1993Website online since2009Award-winning since2015
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
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 Tarpey Woodfine Architects
Is Tarpey Woodfine Architects a legitimate business?
Tarpey Woodfine Architects has 1 independent public review, 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 Tarpey Woodfine Architects?
Tarpey Woodfine Architects has 1 public review, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Tarpey Woodfine Architects' reviews are genuine?
Tarpey Woodfine Architects' 1 public review comes 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 Tarpey Woodfine Architects qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Tarpey Woodfine Architects, including Royal Institute of British Architects. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Royal Institute of British Architects is the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects.
Has Tarpey Woodfine Architects won any awards?
Tarpey Woodfine Architects holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2020, 2015). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Tarpey Woodfine Architects specialise in?
Tarpey Woodfine Architects lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Building Conservation, Building Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Tarpey Woodfine Architects' website registered?
Tarpey Woodfine Architects' website has been online since 2009, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
