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SMPL Design Studio
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
45out of 100
- Rated 4.8 from 78 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume78
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say36.2 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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4.8out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz78 reviews · 4.8 avg
Local context
Rated 4.8, in line with the local average for builders in Hamilton
Across 9 builders in Hamilton, 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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About
Since 2009, SMPL Design Studio has been providing Unique, Affordable and Custom Residential and Interior Design Services to its clients all over Canada. With a strong focus on west coast contemporary design, and sleek modern homes: SMPL brings a new edge of home design to the Ontario marketplace. SMPL has projects all over Ontario, with its focus markets being the GTA, Muskoka, and Collingwood areas. We love to travel for new projects, and have experience in over 70 different municipalities in Canada. Contact us today for your new and exciting project !!
Services they list
3D RenderingBuilding DesignCustom HomeEnergy-Efficient HomesFloor PlansGreen BuildingHome AdditionsHome ExtensionsHouse PlansMultigenerational HomesNew Home ConstructionPrefab Houses
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Common questions about SMPL Design Studio
Is SMPL Design Studio a legitimate business?
SMPL Design Studio has 78 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 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 If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.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 SMPL Design Studio?
SMPL Design Studio has 78 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know SMPL Design Studio's reviews are genuine?
SMPL Design Studio's 78 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 SMPL Design Studio won any awards?
SMPL Design Studio holds 1 independent award, including 9× Best of Houzz winner (2024, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does SMPL Design Studio specialise in?
SMPL Design Studio lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Building Design, Custom Home, 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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