London · W11 / W14
Refurbishment & Design-Build Contractor in Holland Park
Holland Park is known for large Victorian villas and semi-detached houses on wide streets near the park. Briefs here are typically whole-house refurbishments, extensions and high-end interiors.
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 Holland Park
We only offer services in Holland Park that suit its buildings and market. These are the projects we are asked for most here:
Prime residential refurbishment
Prime residential refurbishments in Holland Park: 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 Holland Park 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 Holland Park homes: measured surveys, design options, planning drawings and technical packages, coordinated with our construction team from day one.
Planning consultancy & permission
Planning consultancy for Holland Park: pre-application advice, planning and listed building consent applications to Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and the drawings and reports that go with them.
Planning, consents and site rules in Holland Park
Local authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Before any design is fixed we check the planning and ownership position for your address, because in Holland Park this decides what is possible and how long it takes:
- Most of Holland Park lies within conservation areas, so extensions and external changes need sensitive design.
- The Royal Borough's basement policy applies here too: generally a single storey and limited garden footprint.
- Large houses often need full M&E replacement, structural changes and party wall agreements with neighbours.
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 Holland Park
Planning a project in Holland Park? 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 Holland Park 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 Holland Park
How do you manage party wall matters?
We identify party wall issues at survey stage and build the notice periods and agreements into the programme before works start.
Can you take on a full-house refurbishment?
Yes — from strip-out, structure and M&E through to bespoke joinery and finishes, under one contract.
How much does a project in Holland Park 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 Holland Park 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 Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea?
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 Holland Park project.
Nearby areas we cover
Start your Holland Park project
Tell us about the building and what you want to achieve.
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