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Waterside Architects Ltd
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
26out of 100
26 out of 100, with a caution: only 2 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 4.5 from 2 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volumeLow · 2
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say17.8 of 60
Independent checks5.9 of 30
Track record2.6 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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Awards & recognition
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What customers say
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4.5out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz2 reviews
Sources
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About
Waterside Architects was established in 2008 following a merger of Chilton Waters & Stutchbury & Ichthus Architects. We believe that architecture is a successful synthesis of many parts which make up the 'whole' and that 'whole' is greater than the sum of the parts We try to engender a close dialogue with the client at all stages of the design, including proper financial management of the project.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignDecking DesignDrafting
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 2008, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2018. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established2008Award-winning since2018
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.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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 Waterside Architects Ltd
Is Waterside Architects Ltd a legitimate business?
Waterside Architects Ltd has 2 independent public reviews, rated 4.5 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 Waterside Architects Ltd?
Waterside Architects Ltd has 2 public reviews, averaging 4.5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Waterside Architects Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Waterside Architects Ltd's 2 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.
Has Waterside Architects Ltd won any awards?
Waterside Architects Ltd holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2018). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Waterside Architects Ltd specialise in?
Waterside Architects Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.