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The Design Centre Ltd
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
31out of 100
- Rated 4.7 from 12 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volumeLow · 12
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say23.9 of 60
Independent checks5.9 of 30
Track record1.3 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 details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work2.1 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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4.7out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz12 reviews
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About
The Design Centre has extensive experience in designing and managing individual projects to satisfy the unique needs of our clients. Our main focus is residential renovations, extensions and new builds. The team have a lot of experience working on listed buildings, green belt areas and other homes requiring careful design to get planning approval. We take architectural projects from initial concept to project completion. Though varied, all our work has these things in common: careful analysis of the client's requirements; a considered design that marries those requirements with the style the client wants to achieve; and supervision of construction to ensure a build of the highest quality. If you are currently thinking of a renovation, please get in touch, we would love to help.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding DesignGarage DesignGarden DesignGarden PlansHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse Plans
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"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 The Design Centre Ltd
Is The Design Centre Ltd a legitimate business?
The Design Centre Ltd has 12 independent public reviews, rated 4.7 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 The Design Centre Ltd?
The Design Centre Ltd has 12 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know The Design Centre Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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Has The Design Centre Ltd won any awards?
The Design Centre Ltd holds 1 independent award, including 6× Best of Houzz winner (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does The Design Centre Ltd specialise in?
The Design Centre Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Bathroom Design, Boot Room Design, Building Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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