“My husband and I are first-time home buyers who were seriously concerned about the structural build of a new-built property we liked. We had the opportunity to work with Mr. Hikmat Akhundzada - who is highly educated and highly skilled in his field. He asked all the right questions and asked to see all the drawings and calculations. He was prompt in his communication and methodical in his approach. I am happy to say that I have a reliable and skilled firm that I can go back to for all of our engineering needs. Highly recommended!”
Public evidence profile
Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Planning approval rate
60% approved
Trust Score
56out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 52 reviews
Newest review May 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume52
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say36.2 of 60
Independent checks12.3 of 30
Track record7.1 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work4.3 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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3 checksWhat we can verify about Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd
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ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameUrban Consulting Engineers Ltd
Company number13642527
Incorporated
Registered activityEngineering activities
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2021)
Official checkOn the public register
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Planning approval history
60% approved
60% of Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd's decided planning applications were approved (3 of 5 decisions across 4 councils). 6 applications tracked in total. Most recently approved in 2025, including 3 in the last 5 years.
Approval rate60%
Approved3
Decisions5
Councils4
Approved work includes rear extension and double-storey extension.
- Rear Extension2 approved
- Double-Storey Extension1 approved
Most active in Kingston, Sutton and Newham, across 4 councils in total.
- Kingston2 applications · since 2023
- Sutton2 applications · since 2025
- Newham1 application · since 2024
- Southwark1 application · since 2023
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Their planning work concentrates within about 5 miles of the centre of their projects.
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade52 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We have worked with Urban Consulting Engineers on multiple projects and it is always a pleasure to collaborate with them. We regard their professionalism, communication and quality all excellent attributes and their customer service is great, we highly recommend them.”
“Hilmar was very quick and thorough. Thank you again for your help and advice!”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd, including the highlights above. The 52 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
My husband and I are first-time home buyers who were seriously concerned about the structural build of a new-built property we liked. We had the opportunity to work with Mr. Hikmat Akhundzada - who is highly educated and highly skilled in his field. He asked all the right questions and asked to see all the drawings and calculations. He was prompt in his communication and methodical in his approach. I am happy to say that I have a reliable and skilled firm that I can go back to for all of our engineering needs. Highly recommended!
We have worked with Urban Consulting Engineers on multiple projects and it is always a pleasure to collaborate with them. We regard their professionalism, communication and quality all excellent attributes and their customer service is great, we highly recommend them.
Hilmar was very quick and thorough. Thank you again for your help and advice!
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About
Surveying in Kingston, Surrey.
Services they list
Structural EngineerStructural Engineer - Structural CalculationsStructural Engineering Services
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Areas served
KingstonSurrey
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2021. That's 5 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2021Planning approvals since2023
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Common questions about Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd
Is Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd a legitimate business?
Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd has 52 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd?
Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd has 52 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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Is Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd a registered business?
Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 13642527), incorporated 24 Sept 2021, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd specialise in?
Urban Consulting Engineers Ltd lists specialist services including Structural Engineer, Structural Engineer - Structural Calculations, Structural Engineering Services. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.