London · NW8
Refurbishment & Design-Build Contractor in St John's Wood
St John's Wood is large villas, mansion blocks and garden flats close to Regent's Park and Lord's. Craftex prepared a feasibility and design study for a vacant conservation-area building on Allitsen Road.
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 St John's Wood
We only offer services in St John's Wood that suit its buildings and market. These are the projects we are asked for most here:
Prime residential refurbishment
Prime residential refurbishments in St John's Wood: whole-house and apartment refurbishments, structural alterations, extensions, M&E renewal, bespoke joinery and high-end finishes, managed discreetly with neighbours in mind.
Development feasibility & site appraisal
Development feasibility and site appraisal in St John's Wood: planning context, design options, condition, cost and programme, so you can decide before you buy or commit.
Commercial-to-residential conversion
Commercial-to-residential and multi-unit conversions in St John's Wood, from feasibility and planning through to fire separation, acoustics and building-control sign-off.
Planning consultancy & permission
Planning consultancy for St John's Wood: pre-application advice, planning and listed building consent applications to Westminster City Council (with parts in Camden), and the drawings and reports that go with them.
High-end interior design
Interior design in St John's Wood by our in-house team: space planning, joinery design, lighting, materials and finishes, carried through to delivery so the finished home matches the drawings.
Planning, consents and site rules in St John's Wood
Local authority: Westminster City Council (with parts in Camden). Before any design is fixed we check the planning and ownership position for your address, because in St John's Wood this decides what is possible and how long it takes:
- Most of St John's Wood is in Westminster, with parts in Camden, and much of it lies within the St John's Wood Conservation Area.
- Many villas and terraces are listed or locally important, which shapes what can change outside.
- Large parts of the area are held on estate leases, so landlord consent is often needed alongside 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 St John's Wood
Planning a project in St John's Wood? 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 St John's Wood 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 St John's Wood
What did you do at Allitsen Road?
We prepared a feasibility and design study for a vacant four-storey corner building in the St John's Wood Conservation Area, testing four design options for up to seven apartments within Westminster's planning policy.
Can you assess a site before I buy it?
Yes. Our development feasibility study covers planning context, design options, condition and cost so you can decide with numbers in front of you.
How much does a project in St John's Wood 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 St John's Wood 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 Westminster City Council (with parts in Camden)?
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 St John's Wood project.
Nearby areas we cover
Start your St John's Wood project
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