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Tower cranes over new buildings on the Birmingham skyline

Construction Company in Birmingham Refurbishments, conversions and new builds across Birmingham, reviewed free before tender and handed over complete on your date.

Our track record

100% of our projects handed over ahead of
programme and on budget

What our clients get

  • 500+major construction projects delivered across our team's combined careers
  • 1,550 sq mof disused warehouse rebuilt as offices in seven months, with tenants on the floors around it
  • 60%of site labour employed by us, so your programme never waits on a subcontract chain
  • 0snags left open at handover, and no certificate missing from your file

Birmingham is building again, and most of it is refurbishment

Deloitte's 2026 Birmingham Crane Survey counted 23 new starts in the city centre in 2025, more than double the year before.

Of the 733,912 sq ft of offices under construction, 73% is refurbishment. Older buildings keep their surprises until the walls and ceilings come down.

So we start with a free review of your scheme and survey before we price. Then one firm designs and builds it, with our own people forming most of the site team.

Birmingham city centre skyline with cranes above new towers

Trusted by leading businesses

  • Trainline
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  • Drakes
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  • Close Connections
  • Marnie
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  • Minds Ahead
  • Missy
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  • Gama Healthcare
  • Equinix
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  • B-Engineering

What we build across Birmingham, under one contract

Fitting out space rather than building? See office fit out in Birmingham or restaurant and bar fit-out in Birmingham.

Scaffolding around a multi-storey building under refurbishment

Pre-construction and two-stage tender

Cost plan, buildability and programme settled with your team before you sign, while the design can still change. Proof: led by our preconstruction director, over 50 years in the industry.

Excavators working beside a new commercial building frame

Design and build to the keys

Design, approvals, construction and commissioning under a single contract, ending with a building ready to use. Proof: Macmillan Cancer Care Centre, 2,100 m² run end to end by one team.

Two site operatives on a lift under a steel roof structure

Whole-building refurbishment and conversion

Industrial and office buildings stripped to the frame, repaired and rebuilt as homes or modern workspace. Proof: Portsoken House, an abandoned Aldgate warehouse that now houses premium offices.

Concrete frame, formwork and a tower crane on a building site

Warehouses and industrial units

Steel-framed units, trade counters and storage buildings, ready for racking on the day your operation needs them. Proof: at Banbury, welfare and racking went in over four weeks inside a working warehouse.

Site operative on scaffolding beside a new concrete frame

Schools and education buildings

New teaching blocks and major refurbishments, phased so that lessons carry on around the works. Proof: Francis Holland School's 1,250 m² pool, finished in 16 weeks for the start of term.

Timber frame of a new building ready for cladding

Project management, £5M and above

Directors manage cost, programme and approvals on larger schemes, client-side or inside our own contract. Proof: Joe Crawford, our Operations Director, led projects up to £135M before joining us.

How it works

How a Birmingham build runs

01

Free scheme review

Send drawings or a short brief. Our preconstruction director marks the cost and buildability risks, then rings you to talk it through.

02

Survey and route

We survey the site and open up older fabric. Then we agree single-stage or two-stage, and map planning conditions and building control.

03

Sum and dated programme

After the survey you receive one contract sum and a programme with dates. Any change is priced and agreed in writing first.

04

Our trades on site

Most of the workforce is ours. Phasing, hours and deliveries are agreed so occupants and neighbours are protected.

05

Signed-off handover

Systems commissioned, building control sign-off obtained and the snag list closed before we leave.

Free guide to construction in Birmingham from Craftex

The Craftex Guide to Investor and Developer Projects

For Birmingham developers, landlords and owners: how a scheme moves from brief and cost plan to a certified building. It also lists the questions to put to each bidder.

Our promises

What we sign up to on every Birmingham build

In the contract from day one, and kept until the keys change hands.

  1. One contract, one firm

    Design and construction sit with us, so no gap between the drawings and the site lands on you.

    Portsoken House was designed by our in-house team.

  2. The agreed sum stands

    Nothing is added to the price until you have approved it in writing.

    Every Craftex project so far has finished within budget.

  3. Your building stays in use

    Occupied floors and running systems keep working, with noisy tasks planned around them.

    A Manchester data centre enlarged with zero service interruptions.

  4. Ready on your date

    The programme is built back from your completion date and real lead times.

    A basement data centre in a London headquarters, designed, built and commissioned in 10 weeks.

  5. Insured to £10M

    £10M public liability and £10M employers' liability, with professional indemnity on request. ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, CHAS, SafeContractor and Constructionline.

  6. Complete on the last day

    Every test certificate and manual is in your hands on the day we leave site.

    Macmillan Cancer Care Centre, where technical compliance was non-negotiable.

Example quotation from another contractor for a 1,000 m² Birmingham refurbishment

Already have a quote? Send it to us. We'll beat it.

Holding a tender return for your Birmingham scheme? Send it to us. A director checks it line by line, we survey the site, and then you receive our figure.

Compare your quotes

Where Birmingham builds go wrong, and what we do instead

AreaThe usual riskWith Craftex
BlameArchitect, engineer and builder hired separately, so each defect becomes an argument about whose drawing failed.One firm answers for design and construction, so putting it right is our job.
ExtrasA sum priced on half a design, followed by a claim for every gap in the brief.Gaps found in the free review and closed before any sum is agreed.
Old fabricHidden structure and worn-out services found mid-build, with the bill to match.We open up and survey before pricing, so the condition of the building is known first.
FundingDrawdowns held while the monitoring surveyor waits for a programme, contract and insurance they can accept.A dated programme, a clear contract and liability cover your funder can verify before the first drawdown.
ApprovalsPlanning conditions and building control left for you to chase near the end.We discharge conditions and run building control through to the completion certificate.
HandoverPractical completion with defects still open and warranties promised for later.Keys handed over with the as-built drawings and the health and safety file together.

What it costs to build in Birmingham, 2026

Guide build costs per m² from Laxton's Building Price Book 2026, at national rates with no regional adjustment. Your own figure follows the free review and a site survey.

TypeWhat it covers£ per m²
Refurbishment back to the frameStrip-out to the structure, renewed services, standard commercial finishes£1,000–1,650
Refurbishment with air conditioningHigher-quality finishes, with comfort cooling added£1,200–1,800
Low-rise new build, naturally ventilatedOffices or similar built to let£1,900–2,400
Low-rise new build, air-conditionedThe same building type, cooled throughout£2,400–2,750
Multi-storey, owner-occupier standardHigh specification, fully air-conditioned£2,900–3,300
Schemes we take onFrom the free scheme review to handover£100,000 to £10M+

Excludes VAT, land, professional and statutory fees, finance, loose furniture and abnormal ground. Listed buildings, contamination on former industrial land and party walls often add to the figure.

Dated 29 Oct 2026.

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Building in Birmingham: questions clients ask

Do you take on construction projects in Birmingham?

Yes. We are based in London, take on schemes across the UK and survey every site in person before we price. Our case studies are in London, Oxfordshire and Manchester; none is in Birmingham yet.

Who approves building regulations in Birmingham?

The city council's building control service, or a registered building control approver you appoint. Commercial work needs full plans, because the Fire Safety Order rules out a building notice. Blocks of flats 18 m or seven storeys tall go to the Building Safety Regulator. Its median approval for new buildings took 22 weeks in June to August 2026.

What is a two-stage tender?

The contractor joins early under a paid agreement and helps shape the design, cost plan and programme. The packages are then priced openly and the sum is fixed at stage two. Read how a pre-construction services agreement works, or see our pre-construction services.

How much does it cost to build in Birmingham?

Laxton's 2026 guide runs from about £1,000 per m² to strip and refurbish a building, up to £3,300 for a multi-storey owner-occupier new build. Both exclude VAT and fees. Our projects start at £100,000 and run past £10M.

Do you fit out offices and restaurants in Birmingham as well?

Yes, and each has its own page. For a floor in an existing building, see office fit-outs in Birmingham. For bars, restaurants and cafés, see hospitality fit-outs in Birmingham.

Who decides planning applications in Birmingham?

Birmingham City Council, as the local planning authority. Most applications should be decided within 8 weeks, or 13 for a major one. In Smithfield, Curzon Street and Digbeth, check early whether the new Mayoral Development Corporation may decide instead.

Is design and build better than a traditional contract?

Choose design and build when you want one firm to carry the design risk and a fixed sum sooner. Traditional procurement suits clients who want a finished design before anyone prices it. Our guide to design and build vs traditional procurement compares both. As a design and build main contractor, we hold both under one contract.

How long does a construction project take?

Your completion date goes into the contract once the survey and design are done. For scale, the Macmillan centre took seven months and the Francis Holland pool 16 weeks. Allow time beforehand for design, planning and the tender.

What does the free scheme review include?

Our preconstruction director reads your drawings or brief, then calls you about buildability problems, cost risks and the tender route that suits. It costs nothing and commits you to nothing. A written sum and programme come only after a site survey.

Which parts of Birmingham and the West Midlands do you cover?

The city centre, the Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth, Eastside, Edgbaston and Aston, plus Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, the Black Country and Coventry. We also cover Manchester, Leeds, Cambridge and Cheltenham. See all the places we work.

What our clients say

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  • Hired Craftex for our conversion project. We had to convert a 600m2 office into 8 apartments. Guys did an excellent job in terms of program efficiency and quality of the finishes which gave us a big upside to exit the project 2 months faster than other competitors’ timelines.

    Misha Levit

  • Great experience from start to finish. Communication was clear, the workmanship was excellent, and the whole project was managed professionally.

    Rhea Langford

  • I’d like to thank the team at Сraftex for the work they did on our office.
    It was really important for us to get the work done quickly, but without compromising on quality, as we regularly have clients and guests visiting and needed to move into the new office within a month.
    We spent around two weeks discussing and agreeing all the details before the work started. What I really appreciated was that everything we agreed beforehand was actually followed through during the job. The work was also completed on time.
    Thanks to the whole Сraftex team for a great job. I’d definitely use them again if we need any work done in the future.

    IURII PYLYPETS

  • We recently worked with Craftex and honestly couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable, and highly skilled. The quality of workmanship exceeded our expectations, and everything was completed on time and to a very high standard.
    Communication throughout the project was excellent, and they always went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. It’s rare to find a construction company that combines professionalism, attention to detail, and great customer service so well.
    Without a doubt, Craftex is one of the best construction companies we have ever worked with. Highly recommended to anyone looking for quality and trustworthy builders.

    Adam Miah

  • Craftex has completed a range of both small and large-scale projects on our commercial property with exceptional precision and quality. Dmitriy consistently delivers courteous, prompt service and has shown great flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to plans and timelines. I highly recommend Craftex for their professionalism and outstanding workmanship.

    Pascal Hunt

  • Great company to work with as always. Super flexible at dealing with evolving requirements and fast deployment and execution.

    Akshay Khanna

  • Hired Craftex to do the full design and fit out of my gym in Chelsea. Super efficient and fast team. They gave the best price and a proper fast track program. We managed to open in less than 6 weeks with no headaches or surprises during construction. Quality was great, we had zero snags on completion. I’ve worked with a few companies before but these guys really impressed me from project management to how they treat the client. Top GGs.

    Александр Хоменко

  • I worked perfectly with Sviat and Joe, with their architect they came up with a very smart design for our office to fit more desks and optimise the space to its maximum capacity. They also did excellent value engineering on the MEP design proposed by others, allowing us to save around £50K. The quality and speed were outstanding we finished two weeks ahead of schedule. Highly recommend these guys.

    John Smith

  • Happy with the end result. Tight timeline but they pulled it off. The team worked late shifts and even weekends to help us open the doors on schedule. Site was always left tidy at the end of the day and no surprise charges either. Good communication throughout. Would definitely use Craftex again.

    Pawel Kamionka

  • Highly recommended!
    Craftex are the kind of fit-out contractors in London you can truly trust. From the very first meeting, they understood our vision and gave practical ideas to make the most of our space. They turned our old storage area into a clean, efficient, and well-organized warehouse. The team was professional, easy to work with, and clearly took pride in their work.

    Monika Kamionka

  • We brought in Craftex to refurb our London office and honestly, they made the whole thing way easier than we expected. They listened, suggested ideas we wouldn’t have thought of, and explained everything clearly. Not the cheapest quote we got, but the end result shows why, the place looks modern, clean, and our team actually enjoys being here now. Communication was spot-on too. No chasing and confusion, deadlines were hit. If you want people who genuinely care and don’t treat your project like “another job,” I’d recommend them.

    A Google User

  • Sviat and his team at Craftex were brilliant to work with on our office redesign. From the first meeting, they took the time to understand how we actually use the space rather than just pitching generic solutions. They came back with clever, practical ideas to maximise use of the space and get more employees and desks inside . Every step was handled professionally, and the process felt surprisingly smooth for a project of this size. They finished one week ahead of schedule, and the transformation is clear — our office feels brighter, more functional, and much more welcoming. I’d happily recommend Craftex to anyone who wants a reliable design team that also makes the journey enjoyable.

    Cucu Iulian

  • We recently worked with Sviat and the Craftex team on a complete warehouse refurbishment, and the results have been outstanding. From the very beginning, their team was professional, organized, and attentive to every detail. The project was completed on time and within budget, without disrupting our day-to-day operations.

    Simone Racaku

  • My experience with Craftex was excellent from beginning to end. They took the time to really listen to what I wanted and then offered practical suggestions that made the design even better. I always felt like they cared about creating a space that worked for me, not just one that looked nice on paper. The end result is an office that feels stylish, welcoming, and very functional for day-to-day work. The process itself was straightforward, well-managed, and never stressful. I’d definitely recommend Craftex if you’re looking for office design and build services in London — they made the whole journey a positive one.

    Ion Bounegru

  • I’m really pleased with my experience working with Craftex. As a commercial construction firm, they handled everything from start to finish without any unnecessary stress on my side. What impressed me was how they suggested practical ideas that improved the design while also keeping things realistic. The communication was always clear, so I never felt out of the loop. The project ran smoothly, deadlines were met, and the end result is exactly what I was hoping for — a space that feels both functional and modern. It’s not easy finding contractors who are this reliable, but Craftex definitely proved they can be trusted.

    Taron Papoyan

  • I had an amazing experience working with Sviat and the Craftex team on our office fit-out in London. They were always professional, responsive, and quick to offer the best advice whenever decisions needed to be made. I really appreciated how they balanced style with practicality — the office doesn’t just look fantastic, it works perfectly for our team. Everything was done with care and attention to detail, and the project never felt overwhelming because they managed it so well. Communication was clear from start to finish, and I always felt involved in the process. I would happily recommend Craftex to anyone looking for a trustworthy contractor.

    Artur Dvorak

  • Craftex carried out a warehouse fit-out for us, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The space has been completely transformed into a highly organized and efficient environment that makes our daily operations much smoother.
    The team was professional but also very approachable — I always felt comfortable asking questions or giving feedback. They came up with smart, practical solutions that worked perfectly for our setup, and everything was explained clearly along the way.
    The best part was how they stuck to the agreed timeline, finishing on schedule without cutting corners. It’s rare to get both quality and reliability, but Craftex delivered both.

    Roma Shchukin

  • We’re extremely happy with Sviat and the Craftex team’s work. They suggested clever ideas, managed the project efficiently, and delivered a functional, modern space. The team was easy to communicate with and very professional throughout the process!

    Polina Lysenko

  • I can honestly say our office has been completely transformed thanks to Craftex. From the very first meeting, the team was approachable, professional, and full of creative ideas that really made sense for our business. They didn’t just focus on how the space would look but also how it would work for the team day-to-day. The new layout is efficient, modern, and welcoming, and you can tell they really thought about the details. The whole process was smooth and surprisingly stress-free. They kept me updated at every stage, which gave me confidence. I’m really happy with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

    Mykyta Khadzhynov

  • The results from Craftex’s commercial refurbishment in London are fantastic. The team was friendly, clear in communication, and made sure the project stayed on track. The workspace now feels efficient, welcoming, and modern. Definitely a team you can trust!

    Alaa Betar

  • We hired Craftex for a commercial ground floor fit-out with 2 flats above. There were some minor co-ordination hiccups with third-party suppliers but the team kept it moving. Finish quality was strong. Kitchens and doors look great. I have already asked them for a quote on the next project.

    Ben Edell

  • These guys actually deliver. They handled our first industrial to residential conversion near Tower Bridge, turned an old warehouse into 4 modern flats. They stuck to the plan, kept the site clean and the timing was on point. No hidden extras, no drama, just a professional construction company in London that gets the job done.

    Богдан Главацкий

  • We recently hired Craftex for a commercial office fit-out project in Central London, and overall, we’re really happy with the result. There was a delay on our side with a custom glass partition supplier, but the Craftex team managed the construction schedule very professionally and kept everything on track. Their guys worked clean, respected our workspace and IT setup, and kept the site tidy throughout. If you're looking for a reliable office refurbishment company in London, I’d definitely recommend Craftex. Would use them again without hesitation.

    Ardian Beleshi

  • This was a full high-end renovation of my Victorian rental apartment in Westminster, just off Sloane Square and Belgravia. The scope included full fit-out: electrics, plumbing, a new bespoke kitchen, and a luxury bathroom refurbishment. Craftex took care of everything and made the process easy. They weren’t the cheapest, but you can tell they really know what they’re doing when it comes to prime London property renovations.
    The team was professional, organised, and genuinely seemed to care about getting everything right. I was especially impressed with the quality of the finish – the attention to detail really shows in every corner.
    I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend Craftex to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality renovation work in Central London.

    Наталия Цимбалюк

  • I was stressed about timing since we had bookings lined up, but they smashed it. Even worked Saturday to finish the floor. My clients love the look — the beauty salon fit-out turned out exactly how I wanted. Couldn’t have pulled it off without their help. Genuinely appreciate the way they communicated throughout the refurbishment. If you need reliable help with beauty salon design or fit-out, especially in a place like Chelsea — these are the guys.

    Rami Jusupova

  • We used Craftex for a shop-to-flat conversion in Chelsea — turning an old retail space into two rental units. Access wasn’t the easiest, but the guys handled it well, no drama. Quote was clear, no hidden extras, and they actually stuck to it, which is rare. Finish came out solid, exactly what we needed for rentals. Joe (PM) kept things ticking and communication was always on point. All in all, smooth job — would use them again for sure.👍

    Apartify Estates

  • Fuse Energy hired Craftex on the fit-out and installation of our engineering and research centre, which included electrical, heating, lighting, plumbing, and ventilation upgrades. They delivered everything to a high standard and were proactive throughout — even working weekends to help speed up the programme, despite not being contracted to. They managed last-minute changes very well, communication was clear and consistent, and the team was professional from start to finish. We’d happily recommend Craftex to anyone needing a reliable construction partner.

    Hainro Eybers

  • Holistic therapy space fit-out
    Super impressed. I had a very specific vision for the studio. calm tones, soft lighting, hidden storage etc. the craftex team just got it. build was done quicker than I expected and the guys were polite, tidy and actually listened. we had 2 snags on day one but they fixed it before the week was out. worth it for the peace of mind.

    Dariia Shvyryda

  • Made a full refurbishment and redesign of our Central London office. Fantastic work, quality service and reliable people. Can recommend it to everybody

    Nikita Nigai

  • Amazing experience with these guys. I trusted them my apartment in London and Business. They are always accurate, very professional, responsive and neat. They would always advice me right things for my best interest. I had luxury experience with them and I would definitely recommend Craftex to everyone.

    Motush Motushev

  • Could not be HAPPIER with Sviat and the Craftex team, they certainly showed me that they’re the number one office design company in London that we’ve had the pleasure of working with. They gave us a unique design just like we wanted, and we loved the first initial draft of the concept. Also have to give them props for Construction, I gave them a tight timeline as we needed to move our team in ASAP, so they pulled double shifts and I didn’t see a drop in quality. Will be to talking to the team when we move up to our next bigger office. Highly recommended A+++

    Mikhail Burdoev

  • Very professional company. Craftex did brilliant minimalistic design and completely refurbished my apartment to the highest quality.

    Vlad

  • I and my husband are very satisfied with Craftex's service and customer support. We bought a house in Hampstead and wanted to redesign and renovate it. On our initial free consultation with Sviat, we found out that we actually can do loft conversion and rear extension and add value to the property straight away.
    We worked with the Craftex design team to bring our vision to life and deliver planning approvals. At that time guys started stripping out to save time on the construction programme as we wanted to move in ASAP.
    We worked with very experienced project director Konstantin who was responsible for all aspects of project delivery from design to construction with a very good eye on details and customer care.
    We saved a lot of money by having professional advice from the start. Project management and quality at Craftex are at the highest level. Many thanks to Craftex Team.

    Lia Lavryk

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
  • CHAS
  • Constructionline Gold
  • SafeContractor
  • TrustMark
  • FMB
  • NICEIC
  • NAPIT
  • MCS
  • CSCS
  • Considerate Constructors
  • RICS, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  • RIBA, Royal Institute of British Architects
  • ARB, Architects Registration Board
  • Public & Employers' Liability £10M
  • Professional Indemnity £10M
  • ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified

Planning a build in Birmingham?

Send the address, what you plan to build and the date it must be ready. Our preconstruction director looks first, then a director calls you back.

Unit 5, 160 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TR

info@craftex.co.uk

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