London · SW6
Refurbishment & Design-Build Contractor in Fulham
Fulham is Victorian terraced houses, riverside apartments and busy shopping streets on Fulham Road and New King's Road. Typical projects are full-house refurbishments, loft and side-return extensions, and restaurant and retail units.
We are a London-based design and build contractor, founded in 2016, with our office on Buckingham Palace Road. One team takes your project from survey, design and consents through construction to handover — with around 70% direct labour, ISO and CHAS accreditation, a 4.9★ Google rating and every project to date delivered on budget and ahead of programme.
- 2016 founded in London
- 4.9★ Google rating
- ~70% direct labour
- ISO · CHAS accredited
What we build in Fulham
We only offer services in Fulham that suit its buildings and market. These are the projects we are asked for most here:
Prime residential refurbishment
Prime residential refurbishments in Fulham: whole-house and apartment refurbishments, structural alterations, extensions, M&E renewal, bespoke joinery and high-end finishes, managed discreetly with neighbours in mind.
High-end interior design
Interior design in Fulham by our in-house team: space planning, joinery design, lighting, materials and finishes, carried through to delivery so the finished home matches the drawings.
Restaurant, bar & hotel fit-out
Restaurant, bar, café and hotel fit-outs in Fulham: kitchens and extraction, bars, dining rooms, guest rooms, washrooms and back-of-house, planned around licensing, neighbours and your opening date.
Permitted development & prior approval
Permitted development checks and prior approval applications for Fulham properties, including lawful development certificates, so you know which route applies before you spend on design.
Planning consultancy & permission
Planning consultancy for Fulham: pre-application advice, planning and listed building consent applications to London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, and the drawings and reports that go with them.
Planning, consents and site rules in Fulham
Local authority: London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Before any design is fixed we check the planning and ownership position for your address, because in Fulham this decides what is possible and how long it takes:
- Fulham has many conservation areas with guidance on roof extensions and rear additions.
- Terraced streets make party wall agreements a standard part of most projects.
- Hammersmith & Fulham's planning team publishes guidance for extensions that we design to from the start.
We prepare the drawings and statements, submit the applications and build the approval time into your programme — so construction starts on a date you can rely on.
Craftex projects near Fulham
Planning a project in Fulham? Send us the address and a few photos — we will tell you what is realistic, what consents you need and what it is likely to cost.
Talk to our teamWhat our projects actually cost
Most contractors avoid numbers. These are real Craftex projects — total value, size and time on site — so you can benchmark your budget. Your cost will depend on condition, specification, consents and access; we confirm it in a unit-by-unit cost plan.
| Project | Scope | Value | Size | Time on site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsoken House, Aldgate | Warehouse-to-office conversion, full M&E | £2.2M | 1,550 sq m | 7 months |
| Beaumont House, Kensington | Office refurbishment, open-plan + meeting rooms | £350K | 750 sq m | 3 weeks |
| Drake's, Savile Row | Flagship retail refit, live trading | £410K | 120 sq m | 12 weeks |
| Medusa, Knightsbridge | Turnkey spa & clinic, four floors | £460K | 180 sq m | 17 weeks |
| Banbury Warehouse | Fit-out inside a live warehouse | £380K | 148 sq m | 4 weeks |
How a Fulham project runs with Craftex
- Site visit and brief. We survey the building, check services and access, and confirm planning, listing and landlord or estate constraints.
- Feasibility & Costing Study. Design options, consents route, a detailed unit-by-unit cost plan and a realistic programme.
- Design and consents. Our in-house team completes the design and manages applications and licences.
- Construction. One project manager runs every trade, with around 70% direct labour.
- Handover. Snag-free handover, documentation and aftercare.
Questions about building in Fulham
Do I need planning permission for a loft extension in Fulham?
Sometimes permitted development applies; in conservation areas it often does not. We check your address and advise on the right route.
Can you manage a full-house refurbishment while we live elsewhere?
Yes. We programme the works, manage every trade and keep you updated until handover.
How much does a project in Fulham cost?
It depends on scope, condition, specification and access, so we don't publish a price per square foot without seeing the building. As a reference, the table above shows what recent Craftex projects actually cost. Our Feasibility & Costing Study gives you a detailed, unit-by-unit cost plan before you commit.
How long will my Fulham project take?
Programme depends on size, consents and whether the building stays occupied. Our projects have ranged from three weeks for a 750 sq m office refurbishment to seven months for a £2.2M conversion. We give a realistic programme with the cost plan, and every project we have delivered so far has finished ahead of programme.
Who handles consents with London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham?
We do. Our design and planning team prepares drawings, applications and method statements, and manages planning, listed building consent, building control and landlord or estate licences alongside the build programme.
Do you use subcontractors?
Around 70% of our labour is direct, and one Craftex project manager controls every trade. That gives you one accountable team, consistent quality and no gaps between designer and builder.
What is the minimum project size you take on?
We typically take on projects from around £100k, from single floors and units to whole buildings.
How do I start?
Send us the address, a short description and any drawings or photos. We arrange a site visit, then prepare a Feasibility & Costing Study with design options, consents, a cost plan and a programme for your Fulham project.
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Start your Fulham project
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