What Kisiel Ltd. does

Kisiel Ltd. (trading as Kisiel Group) is a privately held, founder-owned construction and property development company founded in February 2007 by Lukasz Kisiel and headquartered between Sutton and Ashford in southeast England. It operates across the residential property lifecycle in London and Surrey, providing seven interconnected services: feasibility studies, value engineering, planning permission consultancy, cost consultancy, main-contractor construction, end-to-end property development, and subject-to-planning land acquisition. The firm positions itself as both a property developer and a construction company, enabling integrated delivery where it can serve as principal developer on its own schemes, joint-venture partner with landowners and investors, or main contractor for third-party developers.

The company's underlying technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary: structurally insulated timber panels (SIP) for residential construction, traditional brick slip and zinc cladding systems, pile foundations for challenging sites, and capability in conversion/repurposing work including asbestos removal and reinforced-concrete/steel structural modifications. Revenue is generated through three streams: transaction-fee-based property development (joint ventures with investors and landowners, where Kisiel co-invests capital and shares risk), professional-services-based main-contractor construction for property developers and landowners, and transaction-fee-based land acquisition under 'subject-to-planning' options or unconditional sale. Pricing is fully project-based with no public price list; quotes are issued on contact. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-based, targeting three primary segments (landowners, property developers, and private investors) through direct outreach, Federation of Master Builders membership, and TfL public-sector partnership channels.

The firm is multi-award winning, holding consecutive National Federation of Builders 'Refurbishment of the Year' titles (2018 and 2019), London MBAwards Housebuilder Awards (2021 and 2025), FMB Master Builder Awards, and a rare Secured by Design Gold Award from the Metropolitan Police. Strategic differentiation rests on regulatory standing (Chartered Building Company status since 2013, Real Developer 2022 accreditation) and ecosystem access through the TfL Small Sites Programme, where Kisiel is one of the first SME developers to co-develop publicly owned land with Transport for London. The company is self-funded, without external venture or institutional capital, and discloses neither revenue nor headcount figures.

Name

Kisiel Ltd.

Legal name

Kisiel Ltd.

Website

https://kisiel.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kisiel Ltd. (Kisiel Group) is a London and Surrey-based privately held construction and property development firm founded in 2007. It delivers integrated residential services - feasibility, planning, construction, development, and land acquisition - for landowners, property developers, and private investors via JV and main-contractor engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Development and Construction

NAICS

Land Subdivision (23721), Other Activities Related to Real Estate (531390)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Residential property development
• Construction main contractor
• Planning permission consultancy
• Joint venture development
• Land acquisition services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Development: Developing land and buildings for sale. Kisiel Group co-invests capital alongside investors in joint ventures, sharing financial and operational risks while leveraging their property development expertise and construction capabilities.
2. Construction Services: Main contractor services for property developers and landowners. Providing end-to-end construction from feasibility through to completion, handling all stages of the building process including design coordination, procurement, and project management.
3. Land Acquisition and Sale: Purchasing land under 'subject to planning' option or unconditional sale. Offers fair market prices to landowners and navigates the planning process on their behalf.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kisiel operates as both a property developer and main contractor, providing an integrated end-to-end service across the residential development lifecycle. Core services include Feasibility Study, Value Engineering, Planning Permission, Cost Consultancy, Construction, Property Development, and Sell My Land. The company works with landowners (purchase or joint venture), property developers (main contractor and joint ventures), and private investors (co-investment), focusing primarily on residential projects across London and Surrey.

Product overview

Kisiel Ltd. is a London and Surrey-based property development and construction company offering an integrated range of services across the property development lifecycle. The core offering consists of seven distinct but interconnected service modules: Feasibility Study (project viability assessment), Value Engineering (cost optimization), Planning Permission (consent navigation), Cost Consultancy (financial control), Construction (build delivery), Property Development (end-to-end development management), and Sell My Land (land acquisition). The company operates both as a service provider to landowners, developers, and investors, and as a principal developer undertaking its own property developments. The services are designed to work together, allowing clients to access individual services or the full development pipeline from site identification through to completed construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Feasibility Study Assessment service evaluating the viability of property development projects, including planning, environmental impact, and site appraisal, offered to landowners, developers, and investors considering new schemes.
• Value Engineering Cost reduction and optimisation service that reviews designs and construction approaches to improve profitability while maintaining quality, applied to property development and building projects.
• Planning Permission Consultancy service navigating the UK planning process to obtain planning approval for development projects, particularly in complex, conservation area, or challenging planning environments.
• Cost Consultancy Professional cost management and quantity surveying service that controls construction costs throughout the development process for property developers and landowners.
• Construction Main contractor service for building residential developments, including project management, procurement, and quality construction delivery, provided to property developers and landowners.
• Property Development End-to-end property development service covering site identification, joint ventures with landowners, developers, and investors, and full development management, offered as the integrated Kisiel offering.
• Sell My Land Land acquisition service from Kisiel offering fair market prices on a subject-to-planning basis with options for unconditional sale or joint venture partnerships, aimed at landowners wanting to monetise a site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced Network Rail licensing fees from £100,000 to £15,000 through negotiation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Transport for London (TfL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment Partner with TfL under the Small Sites Programme run by the Greater London Authority. Kisiel Group is one of the first SME developers to access small TfL-owned sites for residential development. First project in Poplar received planning consent and second project for 50 apartments is in planning. This partnership provides access to development opportunities while supporting TfL's goal of making small publicly owned sites available for SME developers.
• National Federation of Builders (NFB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of NFB with multiple award wins including 'Refurbishment of the Year' in 2018 and 2019. Participation in NFB awards and industry events. NFB membership provides industry advocacy and recognition opportunities.
• Federation of Master Builders (FMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember as Master Builder with FMB London Region since 2013. Multiple award wins at FMB London Region Master Builder Awards. Director Annie Summun serves on FMB London Board and Training Group. Kisiel Ltd is a Chartered Building Company under FMB scheme since July 2013. FMB provides industry representation, training advocacy, and 'Find a Builder' referral network.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives training funding from CITB for staff development. Featured in CITB video promoting training funding for SMEs. Annie Summun represented FMB members on CITB Levy Working Party during 2017. CITB funding essential for building qualified specialist team.
• Real Developer SchememinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized as Real Developer 2022, enabling experienced SME developers to rise above other property developers through demonstrated track record in property development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weston Homes: Essex and London-based residential property developer and contractor with an integrated build-and-develop model. Directly comparable to Kisiel in size, regional focus on the Home Counties, and combined developer/main-contractor capability.
• Hill Group: London and South East-focused residential developer and contractor operating across partnership, private sale, and build-to-rent. Comparable to Kisiel in integrated delivery, regional concentration, and JV-driven deal model.
• Mount Anvil: London-focused residential developer with emphasis on complex urban sites and partnerships with public landowners. Similar to Kisiel in targeting difficult London planning environments and operating as a focused SME developer.
• Pocket Living: London-based residential developer focused on compact homes and partnerships with public sector landowners. Comparable to Kisiel in size, London-centric focus, and engagement with publicly-owned site programmes.
• Telford Homes: London-focused residential developer known for partnership and mixed-tenure schemes. Highly comparable to Kisiel in urban regeneration focus, public-sector partnerships, and mid-tier London developer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Berkeley Group: Major London and South East-focused housebuilder operating multiple branded divisions. Larger incumbent that competes with Kisiel for London residential land and development opportunities, with substantially greater capital base.
• Taylor Wimpey: One of the UK's largest housebuilders with a substantial London and South East land bank. Competes with Kisiel on residential land acquisitions and represents the scaled end of the London development market.
• Barratt London: London-focused arm of Barratt Developments, one of the UK's largest residential developers. Operates across a broader portfolio of London schemes, competing with Kisiel for sites and JV partners in the capital.
• Lendlease (UK): Global developer with London residential and mixed-use projects as part of a broader portfolio. Competes with Kisiel for larger urban regeneration opportunities while operating at much greater scale.

Others

• Notting Hill Genesis: Major London housing association and developer. While not a for-profit peer, it represents the type of public/affordable housing counterparty that Kisiel may partner with on JV schemes in London, particularly through TfL and GLA-related programmes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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