We provide value engineering solutions that are efficient and ensure quality service to facilitate construction projects, whether big or small. Our approach is tailored to customer satisfaction, the Clients' objectives and requirements are a priority, and we always challenge the brief to ensure the best and most desirable proposals are specified.
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30 customer reviews
James Stevens
Structural Engineer
A man of good experience, very professional in handling the situation with contractor and client
Charles
Structural Engineer
Highly efficient, friendly and fast at a reasonable cost. Highly recommend Tarek and his team and will use again if the occasion arises.
Mike Kain
Structural Engineer
Very quick to respond and did a great job, conscientious and professional.
Dave Stewart
Residential Building & Structural Surveyor
Great experience with Istidam Consulting.
Tarek was not just prompt in responding to my request, but he gave a load of free advice on our initial call.
When it came time to choose a contractor, the appointment was arranged in a timely manner.
As it happened, we needed the report turned around much more quickly than usual, and Tarek made sure this happened (at no additional cost to ourselves, even though I offered) and with time for us to approach additional insurers before the end of our cooling off period with our current insurer.
Highly recommended!
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Kris
Structural Engineer
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Tarek and his knowledge around structural calculations for a removal of a load bearing wall at my property.
Tarek has been very knowledgable, reliable and caring throughout. I’m really glad we found him and wouldn’t hesitate to seek his advice in the future.
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Russ griffin
Structural Engineer
We contacted Tarrik to inspect our property before selling our house. He responded very quickly and arrived exactly on agreed time of visit. He was very professional as the survey was carried out. As promised our thorough report was emailed within 7 days. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional and prompt company. Truly 5tsr More...
Paul
Structural Engineer
Put a request out on Bark, Tarek reached out to me to discuss the work that was needed. Tarek came to my property the next day, completed measurements and scoped the work.
Report was completed within a week, which was really detailed and accepted by building control. Really grateful for the quick turnaround. Would recommend and use again!
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Douglas Cummings
Very professional and prompt service showed a very high degree of patience for some one not in the trade,
Clean and clear designs and great value, will definitely recommend and use again. Thanks Tarek
Paul Young and Mary-Ann Alford
Structural Engineer
Friendly professional and informative
Sabiha
Structural Engineer
I required a structural engineer to inspect and approve a loft conversion in my house. Tarek was very polite and helpful. He provided a personalised service and was very patient with trying to understand the situation and helping me to fully understand what I needed for my project . He made me feel reassured and made sure to keep in contact until the problem I had was fully resolved. More...
Xiaoya Ma
Structural Engineer
We are undertaking a house renovation and extension project that requires the expert opinion of a structural engineer. We found Tarek via Bark, and he has been very professional and supportive. Tarek is very patient in explaining things to us in detail, as we had little prior knowledge about housework. He also shows great attention to detail and extensive knowledge. We highly recommend Tarek! More...
Maciej
Tarek was very professional and very helpful with resolving multiple questions regarding changes around my house. His calculations were very detailed with all the necessary details for a contractor to pickup. Very communicative and providing more details if asked. I highly recommend his services. More...
Peter Taylor
Structural Engineer
Good communication from start to finish. Thorough investigation into our proposed renovation with realistic and helpful advice. Supplied with alternatives where required. Clear results and conclusion. Thank you very much Tarek More...
Federica Rapone
Great service, very nice to deal with from start to finish. Always on time, precise and also helped us with sorting a lot of issues with builders that didn't complete their job properly. Tarek has been extremely helpful and honest with us and we're really happy with his services. We received a personalised service and thorough assistance throughout the project, we highly recommend Tarek and will certainly use your services again! More...
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Federica
Great service, very nice to deal with from start to finish. Always on time, precise and also helped us with sorting a lot of issues with builders that didn't complete their job properly. Tarek has been extremely helpful and honest with us and we're really happy with his services. We received a personalised service and thorough assistance throughout the project, we highly recommend Tarek and will certainly use your services again! More...
wendy lee
Structural Engineer
Tarek came out within a day of enquiry. Very thorough in his investigations, and a polite man. Looking forward to receiving his full written report this week.
Jim porteous
Structural Engineer
Completely professional. Explained to the satisfaction of client
Carol Mayne
Structural Engineer
I am very happy with the service provided by Tarek. He arrived on time, was courteous and behaved very professionally by taking the time to explain everything to me in a way I could understand. He assured me that any concerns I had about the integrity of my house were nothing to lose sleep over. He could have charged me more by providing me a report that I didn’t need, but instead, refused any extra payment beyond his site visit. It was a pleasure to deal with an honest man. I would happily use his services again and will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone I know. More...
Nick Hoath
Structural Engineer
Tarek at Istidam was very fast, effective and inventive in analyzing and solving a tricky engineering problem. I'll happily use his services again!
Laurence Douglas Mitchell
Structural Engineer
Professional, polite, onetime & great service. Will be using again in the future. Tareq was a delight to work k with
Giampiero Carlo
Was very impressed. Tarek called me to clarify my request, we agreed a time and from the get go I was sure I was going to get the advice we needed. When he arrived at house he was professional and courteous and took the time to give lots of good advice (whilst reassuring that was not subsidence). After answering all my questions and examining the house he actually charged me slightly less than agreed - which impressed me even more. Honest, professional, expert- thoroughly recommend More...
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Daniel Fellows
Tarek has been absolutely fantastic helping with our refurbishment project. He has been punctual and professional, and has gone above and beyond to help answer our questions and solve issues that have cropped up. I would 100% recommend Tarek and Istidam! More...
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Mark Wilkinson
Very pleased with the service I have received for the Structural Engineering analysis of my building. Service has been very efficient and the Structural Engineering documentation received has been comprehensive and of an excellent standard and the price quoted was the price paid.
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Thrive Day Services
Tarek came to assess an indoor swing we had hung at our day service. He was very prompt with timing and communicated with us well before hand about what his aims were and how he was going to assess. He was polite and thorough while here and his report came through in great time (on the Monday after the Friday visit). We would definitely call him in again More...
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Kenneth Hill
I had an issue with an extension I had built. The roof structure had been altered to aid strength in the span of joists/beams supporting an attic and roof. Tarek Al Karfan, from Istidam, responded promptly to my enquiry for calculations to satisfy building control concerns. Tarek was professional, thorough, and answered my concerns with regard to construction and materials used. I received the detailed report a week later, which I forwarded to the city council's building control. I subsequently received full general certification for compliance. Thank you, Tarek and Istidam. More...
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Giampiero Carlo
Structural Engineer
Really impressed.
Tarek phoned me after I added information to the description and clarified and assured me as to what I was paying for (others had just submitted prices with no context).
On arrival at the house he was extremely polite and professional and addressed everything to a very high (and reassuring) standard.
Most impressed, will use again
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Ken
Structural Engineer
Professional attitude and very informative as to what he was doing. Made copious notes and was very positive toward out come.
Claire Loveridge
Tarek provided a very professional service and was extremely helpful with his advice on the removal of a wall.
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Bob Wilkes
Highly professional and approachable service. Worked to quotations accurately with a keen eye on commercial realities. Recommended
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Yazan Alhindawi
Eng Tarek was a pleasure to work with. He was professional and did the job in a timely manner. Highly recommended
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What do you love most about your job?
We are professional Project Managers, Chartered Engineers and Academics who are passionate about reducing the impact of the industry on the environment in a way that is cost-effective to the Client and aim to utilise new innovative construction products where viable and within budget.
What inspired you to start your own business?
We are passionate about providing Civil/Structural Engineering services.
'Istidam' means sustainable/everlasting work and this is how we aim to operate and what we aim to specify for construction projects. We also are committed to retaining our Clients through exceptional service and our Employees through cooperative leadership.
Why should our clients choose you?
Our systemic approach to project management includes reviewing the brief provided by the Client to assess whether less can be done whilst still achieving the objectives to their desired level.
Our expertise in the insurance industry gives us an advantage in providing an all-encompassing service to deliver and manage the Client's project and ensure competitive tenders and suitable contract administration is carried out.
We also utilise 3D scanning equipment to expedite the production of existing and proposed drawings. This approach is a modern, more cost-effective service than traditional measured surveys.
We are also a carbon-neutral small business. All carbon emissions due to our operation are offset through our subscription to Carbon Neutral Britain (www.carbonneutralbritain.org)
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
We can provide our services remotely as appropriate for the deliverables requested.
Structural/Civil Engineering Consultancy
Our Civil/Structural Engineering Services offer:
- Inspections and surveys reporting on the condition and recommending reinstatement works for buildings and infrastructure.
- Design of superstructures and substructures.
- Project management taking projects from concept/inception to completion.
- Design of new builds and extensions to commercial, industrial and residential properties.
- Design of Infrastructure such as roads, bridges, culverts, and coastal/flood defence structures.
- Production of drawings and specifications for planning and construction purposes.
