# Winkens Architecture

Winkens Architecture is a builder in Wexford. Rated 5.0/5 from 1 public review across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this tradesperson, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 21 out of 100, with a caution: only 1 review held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.

## About
nZEB design no problem, several dwellings designed and built in the last 10 years. Zeno Winkens MRIAI has worked as an architect in Wexford for over 30 years. Throughout his career Zeno has championed the use of green building technologies and sustainable materials. As early as 1991 he designed a passive solar bungalow installed with a solar warm air heating system which still runs today. In 2012 he won a Green Award for his design work on a passive house constructed in hemp. More recently, he designed Ireland’s first A1 BER- rated house that also has Passive House certification. This design was Isover Energy Efficiency Award Winner 2013 and represented Ireland at European level.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 1 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Wexford. Across 11 builders in Wexford, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Builder

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- 3D Rendering
- Accessible Design
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Building Design
- Custom Build Home
- Eco Homes
- Floor Plans
- Home Renovation
- House Extensions
- House Plans
- House Restoration

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Photo gallery](http://www.winkens.ie/projects/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WinkensArchitecture)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public review on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies Registration Office (CRO) status: Unknown
- Website online since 2006 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked July 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the tradesperson's own website, not independently verified:_
- Insurance: indemnity insurance
- Experience they state: over a decade

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- In Ireland, gas work must by law be done by a Registered Gas Installer (RGI) and electrical work by a contractor registered with Safe Electric. Verify the registration on the public register before any gas or electrical job, as using an unregistered installer is illegal and dangerous.
- Agree an itemised written quote with staged payments tied to completed work rather than a large cash deposit up front, and confirm the tradesperson's public-liability insurance before they start.

## Contact
- Phone: (053) 912 6605
- Website: http://www.winkens.ie

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