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Sterne Design
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
33out of 100
33 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks9.4 of 30
Track record3.7 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 recognition0.9 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.
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Sterne Design is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameSterne Design
Company number13700435
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 5 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
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About
Sterne Design is a creative Architecture Studio based in Cromer, North Norfolk. We seek to offer a fresh contemporary approach, producing distinctive, functional & sustainable architecture which is committed to improving our clients needs and day-to-day activities.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding DesignCustom Build HomeDesign ConsultationEco HomesHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansLoft Conversion
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThe earliest independent record of them trading is 2021, so at least 5 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.
Website online since2017Company registered2021Award-winning since2023
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
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 Sterne Design
Is Sterne Design a legitimate business?
Sterne Design has 3 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Sterne Design?
Sterne Design has 3 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Sterne Design's reviews are genuine?
Sterne Design's 3 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 Sterne Design won any awards?
Sterne Design holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2023). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Sterne Design a registered business?
Sterne Design is a registered business on Companies House (company number 13700435), incorporated 25 Oct 2021, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Sterne Design specialise in?
Sterne Design lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Build Home. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Sterne Design's website registered?
Sterne Design's website has been online since 2017, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.