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24 Architects in Cardiff
Local architects covering Cardiff and surrounding areas. Also known as architectural services. Real businesses, checked against public records. Free to browse.
Architects in Cardiff at a glance
24 architects are listed for Cardiff, South Wales. 10 of the 20 shown hold a Google rating, averaging 5.0 out of 5 across 178 reviews. 18 are registered at Companies House, 18 shown as active on the register.
Ratings and review counts are Google's, as published on each business's Google listing, and link there. Companies House status and founding year are as the register reports them, and link to the register. Figures cover the 20 businesses shown.
Browse architects in Cardiff, South Wales. Every listing is sourced from public records and checked against Companies House and Google Business Profile. Ask for RIBA or CHAS credentials when choosing a architect, and verify them with the issuing body. All contact details are visible after a business claims its listing.
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ARK Architectural Services Ltd
VerifiedARK Architectural Services Ltd is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 1 Google review. Registered with Companies House (no. 09…
MJA Architects
MJA Architects is an architect in Cardiff, Wales. Registered with Companies House (no. 16951991) and currently active.
Kotzmuth Williams Architects - Cardiff Architects
Kotzmuth Williams Architects - Cardiff Architects is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 4 Google reviews. Registered with Com…
Sunder Architects Limited
Sunder Architects Limited is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 1 Google review. Registered with Companies House (no. 0975255…
Quattro Design Architects Ltd (Cardiff)
Quattro Design Architects Ltd (Cardiff) is an architect in Cardiff, Wales. Registered with Companies House (no. 04767576) and curr…
Taliesin Architecture Cardiff
Taliesin Architecture Cardiff is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 3 Google reviews. Registered with Companies House (no. 03…
Benjamin Hale Architects
Benjamin Hale Architects is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 8 Google reviews.
Powell Dobson Architects
Powell Dobson Architects is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 6 Google reviews. Registered with Companies House (no. 0387380…
Gaunt Francis Architects
Gaunt Francis Architects is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 5 Google reviews. Registered with Companies House (no. 0767710…
Rio Architects Ltd
Rio Architects Ltd is an architect in Cardiff, rated 4.9/5 from 9 Google reviews. Registered with Companies House (no. 03965557) a…
HLM Architects
HLM Architects is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 1 Google review. Registered with Companies House (no. 04000404) and curr…
QOCA Architecture
QOCA Architecture is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 2 Google reviews. Registered with Companies House (no. 09114596) and …
HLN Architects Ltd
HLN Architects Ltd is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 2 Google reviews. Registered with Companies House (no. 01861619) and…
Franks & Toms Architects Ltd
Franks & Toms Architects Ltd is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 70 Google reviews. Established Google Business Profile wit…
Deer Architects
Deer Architects is an architect in Cardiff, rated 5/5 from 42 Google reviews. Registered with Companies House (no. 16951550) and c…
Jon James Studio Architecture
Jon James Studio Architecture is an architect in Cardiff, Wales. Registered with Companies House (no. 12570940) and currently acti…
James King Architects
James King Architects is an architect in Cardiff, Wales. Registered with Companies House (no. 11235210) and currently active.
DPS Architecture Ltd.
DPS Architecture Ltd. is an architect in Cardiff, Wales. Registered with Companies House (no. 08760520) and currently active.
Architect guides for Cardiff
Areas covered for architects in Cardiff
Architects listed for Cardiff typically cover the CF3, CF5, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23, CF24 postcode areas and surrounding parts of South Wales. Service radius varies per business, many also work in adjacent towns and villages within the same postcode group.
Including Rumney, St Mellons, Trowbridge, Llanrumney, Old St Mellons, Ely, Caerau, Fairwater, Canton, Llandaff, Pontcanna, Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff Bay, Butetown, Adamsdown, Riverside, Grangetown, Leckwith, Whitchurch, Tongwynlais, Rhiwbina, Birchgrove, Llanishen and Lisvane.
Architects in nearby towns
Common architects services in Cardiff
Cardiff's planning department uses an online portal at planning.cardiff.gov.uk; most domestic work in the city's conservation areas (Pontcanna, Cathedral Road, Roath Park) needs Listed Building Consent or Article 4 Direction approval before starting. Building Regs sign-off goes through Cardiff Council.
Listed architects in Cardiff typically cover the following work. Scopes vary per business, request a free quote on any specific job above.
- Loft and garage conversion drawings
- 3D visualisation and BIM
- Site surveys and feasibility studies
- Project management to RIBA stages
- Planning permission applications and appeals
- Listed building consent applications
- New build design
- Interior design and space planning
- Building regulations submissions
- House extension design and planning drawings
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Before you hire, Welsh regulations to know
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Common questions about architects in Cardiff
How much do architects charge in Cardiff?+
Architect costs in Cardiff vary by job type and complexity. For an accurate quote, request a free estimate from a listed business above. Most architects offer free site visits before quoting.
What accreditations should a architect in Cardiff have?+
Reputable architects in Cardiff should hold relevant accreditations such as RIBA · CHAS · Checkatrade. We do not verify accreditation body membership, so always ask to see credentials and check them against the issuing body's own register before hiring.
How do I find a reliable architect in Cardiff?+
Browse the architects listed above, each has been added from public records and verified sources. Look for the Verified or Premium badge, check their accreditations, and read any reviews shown on their profile.
How quickly can I get a architect in Cardiff?+
Response times vary. For routine work, most architects in Cardiff can schedule within a few days. For urgent or emergency work, contact businesses directly, some offer same-day or 24/7 callouts.
Are architects in Cardiff regulated?+
Yes. Depending on the trade, architects in Wales must comply with UK building regulations and may require registration with bodies such as RIBA · CHAS · Checkatrade. Always confirm a tradesperson's credentials before work begins.
Do architects in Cardiff cover surrounding areas?+
Most architects listed for Cardiff also cover nearby towns in South Wales. Service radius varies, check each business profile for their declared coverage area, or use the "Architects nearby" chips at the top of this page to browse adjacent towns directly.
Is it free to use besttrades.wales to find a architect?+
Yes, completely free for homeowners. No booking fees, no sign-up required to browse listings or request quotes. Tradespeople pay nothing to claim their listing either. besttrades.wales is an independent Welsh trade directory, not a paid lead-resale service.
How is a architect on besttrades.wales verified?+
Every listing is cross-checked against public records: Google Business Profile for review history and location, and Companies House for active registration where applicable. We do not check accreditation body membership — ask the business for its registration number and verify it on the issuing body's own register.