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Hierarchy Development & Design
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
40out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 26 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume26
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say31.5 of 60.7
Independent checks7.1 of 28.6
Track record1.3 of 10.7
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- Licences and credentials0 of 7.1
- Ways to reach them4.8 of 4.8
- Photos of their work0 of 11.9
- Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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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
- Houzz26 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Ottawa
Across 66 builders in Ottawa, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Custom homes and award winning interior design at a National Level. Winner at the "CHBA" "Canadian Home Builder' Association" National awards for "Any Room" Category in 2015. See the "Kingston Mills" project. Architectural services in residential and commercial design. We aspire for great things, we are committed to our clientele and devoted to our craft. We have a deep appreciation for architecture and are passionate about providing the utmost stunning designs for each client.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement RemodelingBathroom DesignBuilding DesignCustom HomesDraftingFloor PlansGreen BuildingHome AdditionsHome Extensions
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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 tradingOperating since at least 2014 (12 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2012Award-winning since2014
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Common questions about Hierarchy Development & Design
Is Hierarchy Development & Design a legitimate business?
Hierarchy Development & Design has 26 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 Hierarchy Development & Design?
Hierarchy Development & Design has 26 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 Hierarchy Development & Design's reviews are genuine?
Hierarchy Development & Design's 26 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 Hierarchy Development & Design won any awards?
Hierarchy Development & Design holds 1 independent award, including 4× Best of Houzz winner (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Hierarchy Development & Design specialise in?
Hierarchy Development & Design lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Hierarchy Development & Design's website registered?
Hierarchy Development & Design's website has been online since 2012, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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