Public evidence profile

Paul Reed Architects Ltd

ArchitectBrighton4.919 reviews · 1 independent public source
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
38out of 100
Building a public record

38 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from May 2012. Weigh that age against the score.

  • Rated 4.9 from 19 reviews

Newest review May 2012

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 19
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet

How this score is made up

What customers say24.3 of 60
Independent checks8.6 of 30
Track record5 of 10
See the independent checks
  • Licences and credentials0 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 work0 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0 of 1.7

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Public directory notes

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10

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Companies House registration

Active incorporated business

Active

Paul Reed Architects Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

Legal namePaul Reed Architects Ltd
Company number11823899
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 7 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.

From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 5 customer reviews on FreeIndex.

Quality of the workQuoted from 2 reviews

“The plans were approved of course.” · FreeIndex, 28 Mar 2012

“He was reliable and flexible, and his srates were very reasonable.” · FreeIndex, 18 Feb 2012

Source-listed gallery

Photos listed on FreeIndex

5 photos

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Major House Renovation Brighton.

From FreeIndex

Opening hours

Open 7 days a week

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Monday–Friday
8am–7:30pm
Saturday–Sunday
11am–4pm
Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.

4.9out of 5
19 reviews in public evidenceReviewed on public review sources since 2012Most recent review

Across all 10 reviews on FreeIndex

5 stars8
4 stars2
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
  • FreeIndex19 reviews · 4.9 avg

Highlights

“Paul did the drawings and application for me for a retrospective planning application (potentially difficult) and for new works to a Grade II listed building in Brighton. I have never used an architect before. He was recommended to me by a neighbour who had been very happy with his work. He is very easy to talk, but also very professional and efficient. He has worked on many buildings in the area (Clifton Hill), including both of my next-door neighbours so was familiar with the structure and foibles of the building which was very helpful. The drawings Paul provided are incredibly clear and professional. He dealt with the application itself too which saved me a huge headache - and it was successfully passed by the council. The price he charged seemed fair for the excellent service he provided. I would use him again and would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone who needs an architect.”

Sibilla WhiteheadFreeIndex5.0 rating

“Paul did the drawings and application for me for a retrospective planning application (potentially...”

Sibilla WhiteheadFreeIndex5.0 rating

“Paul's approach to the project was very professional offering valuable advice. Paul'sdrawings arrived punctually and he helped us liaise with the planning officer and put our planning application in ,which was successful. His rates are very reasonable and comes highly recommended. Francesco Martin -Renovation & Design.”

Mr Francesco Marti...FreeIndex5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

Peter Lappo4.3 / 5 ·

Paul drew up plans for some works we wanted doing on a listed building. I'm pretty sure he ended doing more work than he originally scoped due to the fussy council officials. The plans were approved of course.

Peter Lappo4.3 / 5 ·

Paul drew up plans for some works we wanted doing on a listed building. I'm pretty sure he ended doing more work than he originally scoped due to the fussy council... The plans were approved of course.

Ross Murley5.0 / 5 ·

Minton Young highly recomend Paul and would go further and say he is one of the best architects we have worked with over the past few years.

Ms R Parker5.0 / 5 ·

Paul Reed managed a building project for us in 2011. He managed the project carefully and professionally. The project was critical to the sale of our property and was undertaken at short notice. Paul made sure it was completed on time and on budget. We would definitely use him again.

Ms R Parker5.0 / 5 ·

Paul Reed managed a building project for us in 2011. He managed the project carefully and professionally.

Read the other 4 detailed reviews on this page
Mr Lee Peters5.0 / 5 ·

Having purchased a 3 bedroom Victorian property in Portslade, East Sussex I decided that I wanted to add asingle storey extension to the back of the property. Paul produced the the drawings for me and made the planning application on my behalf, his expertise and experience in such matters meant that within 8 weeks I received full planning approval with no stipulations.

M Hyde5.0 / 5 ·

We worked closely with Paul to plan a sensitively designed extension to our kitchen in a very particular conservation area of Brighton. Paul’s knowledge of the local area and what would be acceptable was invaluable. He was also very adept at creating useful 3-D designs to allow better visualisation of the finished plans. I would recommend his services to anyone else.

Michael Thompson4.3 / 5 ·

Worked with Paul on a new-build project in Croydon, which he managed. I found him to be tenacious and driven whilst remaining diplomatic in his dealings with all parties.

Minton Young Ltd5.0 / 5 ·

Paul reed offers a professional, first class service with a friendly personal touch. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help us out when needed. We thoroughly recommend Paul Reed for all architectural needs.

Local context

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for architects in Brighton

Across 51 architects in Brighton, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

1 named public source

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About

We work for homeowners, self builders, design and build companies, project managers and builders and can advise on all residential projects from new...

What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself

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Independent checks

About this business

How long they've really been tradingThe earliest independent record of them trading is 2012, so at least 14 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.
FreeIndex lists in business since2011First public review2012Website online since2018Company registered2019
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.
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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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Good to know

Common questions about Paul Reed Architects Ltd

Is Paul Reed Architects Ltd a legitimate business?

Paul Reed Architects Ltd has 19 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 Paul Reed Architects Ltd?

Paul Reed Architects Ltd has 19 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How do I know Paul Reed Architects Ltd's reviews are genuine?

Paul Reed Architects Ltd's 19 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.

Is Paul Reed Architects Ltd a registered business?

Paul Reed Architects Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 11823899), incorporated 13 Feb 2019, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

When was Paul Reed Architects Ltd's website registered?

Paul Reed Architects Ltd's website has been online since 2018, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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