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Office Fit Out in Knightsbridge Your Knightsbridge office finished to a prime standard before your lease date, starting with a free consents check.

Our track record

100% of Craftex projects finished early against the programme
and within budget

What our clients get

  • 3 weeksfor a full office refit in nearby Kensington, where the client's lease had five weeks left
  • 0disruption to the other offices in the building while we rebuilt a Kensington floor
  • 0snags outstanding on the day you take the keys
  • £10Mpublic liability insurance, with a further £10M for employers' liability

In Knightsbridge, the address sets the standard for the office

Savills found that financial firms took 68% of the office space let across Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea in 2023.

Their visitors judge the room before the meeting starts. Many of these floors sit in period buildings, inside conservation areas, on either side of a borough boundary.

We take the consents, the interior fit-out and the build under one contract. The first step is a free check of what your address needs.

An address is enough to start. No drawings are needed for the consents check.

Red-brick mansion blocks and a red phone box near Knightsbridge

Trusted by leading businesses

  • Trainline
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  • YouTube
  • Medusa
  • Fuse
  • Drakes
  • PTOS
  • Close Connections
  • Marnie
  • Vortex Post
  • Minds Ahead
  • Missy
  • Fora
  • Gama Healthcare
  • Equinix
  • Hubble
  • B-Engineering

What an office fit out in Knightsbridge covers

Six parts, one contract and one team, whether you are moving into a new floor or refitting the one you have.

Hands marking up an office layout drawing beside a laptop

Space planning and design

Narrow plans, split levels and period rooms laid out so every team, meeting and visitor has its place. Proof: our own designers drew Portsoken House.

Period interior stripped back to brick and timber for refit

Strip-out and Cat B fit-out

Old partitions and ceilings out, then new rooms, floors, lighting and finishes built to the agreed plan. Proof: Beaumont House, opened up with frosted-glass rooms for private meetings.

Boardroom with long timber table and joinery shelving

Reception, boardroom and joinery

The rooms your clients see first, in stone, glass and joinery made to measure. Proof: Portsoken House, where we remodelled the entrance hall.

Data and power cables run on trays above a ceiling

Services in period buildings

Power, air conditioning, ventilation, fire alarms and data threaded through old structures, then tested and certified. Proof: four floors re-serviced at Medusa, Knightsbridge.

Furnished office floor with desks, storage and an arched window

Furniture and relocation

Desks, chairs and storage ordered to the programme, with your move planned alongside the build. Proof: Beaumont House, where we moved more than 150 staff.

Room mid-refurbishment with materials stacked and tools set out

Office refurbishment around your team

Zones handed back one by one, so the rest of the office keeps working and clients still visit. Proof: Portsoken House, its other floors let and working through seven months on site.

How it works

How we run a Knightsbridge office fit-out

01

Free consents check

Send the address, the floor size and your lease dates. A director checks the borough, the listing and the conservation area, then calls you.

02

Opening-up survey

We open up where we can, then agree the layout, the finishes and a timetable that works back from your lease date.

03

Approvals lodged

A licence pack for your landlord, estate consent where the freehold needs it, building control and any listed building application, all tracked by us.

04

Build to local rules

Most of the work is done by our own trades. Noisy tasks follow the council's permitted hours, and quieter fitting-out continues around them.

05

Signed-off handover

Systems commissioned, the snag list closed before you arrive, and a compliance file ready for your landlord and insurer.

Free Craftex guide to office fit-out for firms in Knightsbridge

The Craftex Guide to Office Fit-Out

Planning an office in Knightsbridge? The free guide sets out each stage of a fit-out, the decisions that shift the budget and a checklist to protect your date.

Our promises

Six promises for a Knightsbridge office, set out in the contract

Each one is a clause you can point to, not a line from a brochure.

  1. A single accountable team

    Design, approvals and construction sit with us under one contract, so blame has nowhere to go.

    Portsoken House, drawn and built by Craftex.

  2. The figure you sign holds

    Any change is priced and agreed with you in writing before a single trade starts on it.

    Every project to date finished within budget.

  3. Your firm keeps working

    Areas come back to you in sequence, and visiting clients never walk through a building site.

    Portsoken House kept its tenants in the building through seven months on site.

  4. Your lease date is protected

    About 60% of the people on site work for Craftex, so the programme never waits on another firm's crew.

    Beaumont House, where other contractors needed at least 12 weeks.

  5. Accredited and insured

    CHAS, SafeContractor and Constructionline accredited, with professional indemnity cover available on request.

  6. Nothing left to chase

    We hand over complete, with every test certificate, manual and as-built drawing together in one file.

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What derails a Knightsbridge office fit-out, and how we stop it

Six places where a Knightsbridge office fit-out goes wrong, and what we do about each.

AreaThe usual riskWith Craftex
Who answersArchitect, heritage adviser and builder hired separately, each defending their own part when a detail fails.The design, the consents and the build sit in one contract, so the answer always comes from us.
The billOld wiring, uneven floors and hidden damage found after the ceilings come down, then priced as extras.An intrusive survey comes before our figure, and nothing extra is built until you approve its cost.
Neighbours and noiseA plan to catch up at weekends, until the council points out that its rules forbid it.Loud work is scheduled inside each borough's permitted hours from the start, so the programme already allows for them.
The dateWeeks lost while other firms' trades are booked, rebooked and turn up late.Most of the labour is ours, so a gap in someone else's diary cannot stop the site.
ApprovalsListing, conservation area and estate questions raised only after the design is fixed.We confirm the council, the listing and any estate consent first, then run building control, fire alarm and electrical sign-off.
The keysA finishing list still open when clients start visiting the new office.Snags closed, with O&M manuals, test results and record drawings handed over before your first meeting there.

Office fit out cost in Knightsbridge, 2026

Guide rates per sq ft for a typical 5,000 sq ft Knightsbridge floor, before VAT and fees. No central London uplift is added; a survey sets your figure.

ItemWhat it coversLow to high spec
Cat B constructionStrip-out, partitions, ceilings, flooring, kitchen, finishes and alterations to building services£67–114/sq ft (£721–1,227/m²)
FurnitureDesks, seating, boardroom tables and soft furniture£19–57/sq ft
AV and ITBoardroom screens, video calling, data and Wi-Fi points£5–14/sq ft
TotalBuild, furniture, AV and IT in one figure£90–185/sq ft (£971–1,994/m²)
Project sizeFrom a single townhouse floor to a whole building£100,000 to £10M+

Period buildings often need more work behind the walls. Listed fabric, estate conditions and restricted working hours are priced once we have surveyed.

Dated 29 Oct 2026.

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Office fit out in Knightsbridge: what clients ask us

Have you worked in Knightsbridge before?

Yes. We designed and built the Medusa spa and beauty clinic here from concept. We also refurbished a 400 sq m penthouse at Kensington Olympia in 12 weeks, in a building that stayed occupied. Our office on Buckingham Palace Road is a short trip away.

Does a listed building or conservation area affect an office fit-out?

Yes, sometimes a great deal. Listed building consent covers interior work too, such as partitions, cornices and fireplaces, and working without it is an offence. In a conservation area, outside changes like plant, windows and signage get the closest scrutiny.

How much does an office fit out in Knightsbridge cost?

Cat B construction typically sits between £67 and £114 per sq ft before VAT, with furniture, AV and IT on top. Period buildings can add to that. We take on projects of £100,000 up to £10M and beyond. More on what drives office fit-out costs.

Do we need consent from our landlord or the estate?

Usually yes, and sometimes from both. Your lease will call for a licence for alterations, and an estate that owns the freehold may want to approve too. We prepare one set of drawings and specifications for all of them. Here is what a licence for alterations involves.

What does the free consents check include?

A director looks up your address against the listing register, the conservation area maps and the borough boundary, asks about your lease, then calls you. You pay nothing and sign nothing. Written advice follows a site survey.

Which council approves an office fit-out in Knightsbridge?

That depends on which side of the borough boundary you are on. Hans Town, around Sloane Street and Hans Place, is in Kensington and Chelsea. Albert Gate and Knightsbridge Green are in Westminster. We confirm it for your address first.

Can noisy work be done in the evenings or at weekends?

Not on the Kensington and Chelsea side. There, work audible beyond the site is limited to 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and never on Saturdays. Westminster sets its own rules, and we confirm them for your address before we programme the works. Read about keeping your office open during a refurbishment.

How long does an office fit out in Knightsbridge take?

Your date is written into the contract once we have surveyed the building. Consents and the landlord's licence can take longer than the works, so we start them early. Time is costly here: Knight Frank puts prime rent at £102.50 per sq ft. On a 5,000 sq ft floor, that is close to £10,000 a week.

Does an office fit-out need building regulations approval?

In most cases, yes. Because offices are covered by the Fire Safety Order, the rules call for full plans rather than a building notice. We prepare the application for the council or a registered approver. See the building regulations guide for office fit-outs.

Do you also refurbish homes, spas, shops and restaurants in Knightsbridge?

Yes, through our other services; this page covers offices only. See prime home refurbishment, high-end interior design, spa and salon fit-out, shop fit-out in London and restaurant and bar fit-out.

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 an office in Knightsbridge?

Send the address and your lease dates. A director checks what consents apply and rings you back.

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

info@craftex.co.uk

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