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art_chitect
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
39out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 11 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.7 of 60.7
Independent checks12.4 of 28.6
Track record1.3 of 10.7
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- Licences and credentials0 of 7.1
- Ways to reach them4 of 4.8
- Photos of their work6 of 11.9
- Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8
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Awards & recognition
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
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Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Toronto
Across 92 architects in Toronto, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
art_chitect is a custom home designer in Toronto, Ontario. We specialize in new homes, additions, renovations and remodeling projects.
Services they list
Basement RemodelingBuilding DesignDraftingEnergy-Efficient HomesFloor PlansGreen BuildingHome AdditionsHome RestorationHouse PlansKitchen DesignSpace PlanningSustainable Design
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Common questions about art_chitect
Is art_chitect a legitimate business?
art_chitect has 11 independent public reviews, rated 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 If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.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 art_chitect?
art_chitect has 11 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 art_chitect's reviews are genuine?
art_chitect's 11 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 art_chitect won any awards?
art_chitect holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2019, 2018). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does art_chitect specialise in?
art_chitect lists specialist services including Basement Remodeling, Building Design, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building. 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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