London · N6
Refurbishment & Design-Build Contractor in Highgate
Highgate keeps a village character, with Georgian and Victorian houses, large detached homes and a small high street on the hill above the Heath. Most of our briefs here are residential refurbishments and extensions.
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 Highgate
We only offer services in Highgate that suit its buildings and market. These are the projects we are asked for most here:
Prime residential refurbishment
Prime residential refurbishments in Highgate: 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 Highgate by our in-house team: space planning, joinery design, lighting, materials and finishes, carried through to delivery so the finished home matches the drawings.
Residential architecture & design
Residential design and architecture for Highgate homes: measured surveys, design options, planning drawings and technical packages, coordinated with our construction team from day one.
Planning consultancy & permission
Planning consultancy for Highgate: pre-application advice, planning and listed building consent applications to London Borough of Camden and London Borough of Haringey, and the drawings and reports that go with them.
Planning, consents and site rules in Highgate
Local authority: London Borough of Camden and London Borough of Haringey. Before any design is fixed we check the planning and ownership position for your address, because in Highgate this decides what is possible and how long it takes:
- Highgate is split between Camden and Haringey, so we confirm which council's policies apply to your address.
- Much of the area lies in the Highgate Conservation Area, with controls on extensions and external materials.
- Steep, narrow streets need careful logistics planning.
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 Highgate
Planning a project in Highgate? 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 Highgate 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 Highgate
Which council handles planning in Highgate?
It depends on the street: Highgate is split between Camden and Haringey. We check this at the start and follow the right policies.
Do you offer design and build?
Yes. One team designs, obtains consents and builds, so there is a single point of responsibility.
How much does a project in Highgate 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 Highgate 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 Camden and London Borough of Haringey?
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 Highgate project.
Nearby areas we cover
Start your Highgate project
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