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Warehouse refurbishment in Glasgow: empty steel-framed unit ready for fit-out

Warehouse Refurbishment & Fit Out in Glasgow Your Glasgow unit refurbished while it keeps running, ready by your date. Start with a free survey and cost plan.

Our track record

100% of projects delivered ahead
of programme and on budget

What our clients get

  • 4 weeksto add 148 sq m of welfare and storage to a warehouse that never stopped
  • 1,550 sq mof empty warehouse turned into two floors of offices
  • 0snags at handover, with the completion paperwork in your hands
  • £10Mpublic and employers' liability, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001

More space from your Glasgow warehouse, without a day of lost dispatch

Modern units are scarce. Knight Frank's Scotland logistics report for Q3 2026 counts only 137,494 sq ft of Grade A industrial space available.

So many Glasgow firms improve the unit they already hold. We add the offices, mezzanine, welfare and power around your deliveries, and the warrant comes with it. Send the address, a floor plan and your date: the survey costs you nothing. Our warehouse fit out service covers the full scope.

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Warehouse Fit Out in Glasgow: what one contract covers

Offices, mezzanines, welfare and services added to a working unit, designed and signed off by one team. Also under the same contract: drainage, fire alarms and emergency lighting. Our national warehouse fit out page shows the full service.

Glass-walled meeting room inside a large industrial building

Warehouse office conversion inside your unit

Part of the floor turned into offices and meeting rooms, insulated, lit and heated, with fire separation from the racking. Proof: Portsoken House in Aldgate, where an abandoned warehouse became 1,550 sq m of offices.

Steel staircase with slim balustrade rising to a mezzanine in a warehouse

Mezzanine floors in Glasgow

Steel decks for storage or offices, with stairs, balustrades and the fire protection the use calls for.

Rows of grey metal lockers with louvred doors

Welfare and staff areas

Changing rooms, lockers, showers, canteens and WCs that keep shift teams on site and inspectors satisfied. Proof: Banbury, where welfare and storage went in while dispatch ran.

Warehouse with rows of linear lights over a glossy resin floor

Power, lighting and high voltage

LED high-bay lighting, three-phase power, distribution boards and HV connections, tested and certified for your insurer.

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Layout, racking and loading

Stock, staff and vehicle routes planned first, then racking zones, marked aisles and loading doors to match.

Large bright warehouse with a pale resin floor and high steel roof

Floors, heating and energy

Resin floors, heating, ventilation and controls that cut running costs and lift the unit's energy rating.

How it works

How a Glasgow warehouse refurbishment runs

01

Site survey

We walk the unit with you, note power, floor and roof condition, and fix the date the new space must be in use.

02

Layout and cost plan

Zones, offices and mezzanine drawn by our team, then priced package by package by the people who will build them.

03

Warrant and consents

Warrant drawings for the council's building standards team, licence-for-alterations drawings for your landlord, and insurer requirements built into the programme.

04

Build while you trade

Work zoned around deliveries and shifts, with fire exits and walkways kept clear and our own trades on site.

05

Sign-off and keys

Every system tested, the completion certificate submitted, and nothing left on a snag list when you take the space back.

Black hardback book titled Warehouse Refurbishment Guide

The Craftex Guide to Warehouse Fit Out

Layout, budget, approvals and the checklist that keeps a warehouse project on time, written for operators planning works in a live unit.

Our promises

Six promises, written into your contract

What every Glasgow unit is built to, agreed in writing before we start.

  1. One contract for the whole unit

    Design, structure, services and approvals sit with one team, led by the same directors from the first walk-round to handover.

  2. The figure you sign is the figure you pay

    A fixed sum for a written scope. Changes are costed and agreed in writing before work on them begins.

    100% of projects on budget.

  3. Goods keep moving

    Phased zones and out-of-hours work keep picking and loading going through the build.

    Banbury, where the warehouse carried on working throughout.

  4. Ready when you need it

    Around 60% of the labour is our own, so the programme never waits on others.

    Drake's, a 500 sq m arch in 8 weeks.

  5. Cover your insurer accepts

    £10M public liability and £10M employers' liability, professional indemnity on request. CHAS and SafeContractor approved.

  6. Handed back finished

    We leave when the space is right. Test certificates, manuals and the health and safety file come to you.

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Send us the quote you hold for your Glasgow unit. We return a better figure for the same scope, with a programme to your date.

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Where Glasgow warehouse refurbishments go wrong, and what we do instead

Six points where a Glasgow unit can lose weeks or budget, each set beside our answer.

AreaThe usual riskWith Craftex
Who answersA designer, a mezzanine supplier and an electrician, each blaming the others when the deck or the power falls shortOne team designs, builds and tests the lot, so a single name stands behind the unit
The final billA number given before anyone has checked the slab, the incoming supply or the roof lightsWe survey the shell and the supply first, then cost each package before you sign
Your dispatchLoading bays blocked, dust on stock and shifts sent homeWe fence off one bay at a time, so your hauliers still reach the doors.
The dateWeeks lost while separate trades wait for each otherOur own joiners, electricians and fitters working in parallel to a fixed date
Approvals and insurerA new office or deck in place, but no completion certificate, so it cannot be usedWarrant, landlord drawings, fire, emergency lighting and electrical tests run by us, so the space is cleared for use
HandoverSnags still open after your first busy seasonZero snags, operating manuals and every test certificate passed over with the keys

Warehouse refurbishment cost in Glasgow, 2026

Our 2026 indications for a typical 5,000 sq ft unit, ex VAT and fees, with no London factor applied.

ScopeWhat it coversIndication
Light refurbishmentDecoration, LED lighting, floor repairs, small electrical and fire alarm work£9.50–28.50/sq ft (£102–307/m²)
Standard fit-outPower, heating and ventilation upgrades, designed lighting, WCs and welfare, loading doors£28.50–62/sq ft (£307–667/m²)
Fit-out with offices and welfareOffices, kitchen, changing rooms and full services inside the unit£37–90/sq ft (£400–969/m²)
Mezzanine floorStructure and deck; stairs, balustrades and fit-out on the deck are extra£76–190/m² of deck
Projects we take onFrom survey to handover£100,000 to £10M+

Racking, sprinklers, new power supplies and asbestos removal are priced per unit. A tired roof, a weak slab or a long cable run changes the figure.

Send us the floor plan and the date the space must be ready; we return a cost plan and a programme.

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What will your Glasgow warehouse refurbishment cost?

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Indicative, ex VAT and fees, for a sound shell with enough incoming power. Racking, sprinklers and mezzanines are costed separately. Glasgow note: these are our national rates, with no London factor and no Scottish adjustment. Travel and access are costed after the survey.

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Warehouse refurbishment in Glasgow: your questions

Do you refurbish warehouses in Glasgow?

Yes. We take on selected warehouse and industrial projects in Glasgow as a UK design and build contractor. Our completed warehouses are in London and Banbury, and we say so plainly. The same directors survey your unit and run the job to handover.

Does a warehouse office or mezzanine need a building warrant in Glasgow?

Usually, yes. New offices, decks, stairs and changes to escape routes need a warrant from the council's building standards team before work starts. Glasgow City Council aims to respond within 20 days. Under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003, the council must accept a completion certificate before anyone uses the new space.

Can the warehouse keep running during the works?

Yes. We fence off one area at a time and plan noisy or overhead work for quiet shifts. At Banbury the changing room, storage room and racking went in while the team kept working around us.

How much does warehouse refurbishment cost in Glasgow?

On our 2026 rates, from about £9.50 per sq ft for a light refurbishment up to £90 for a unit with offices and welfare, ex VAT. Mezzanine decks are priced per m². We take on projects starting at £100,000.

What is in the free warehouse survey and cost plan?

You get a costed outline by package, a draft programme to your date and the approvals your scheme needs. Send us the address, a floor plan and your target date.

Can you handle a warehouse office conversion in Glasgow?

Yes, and it is the work we are asked about most. At Portsoken House in Aldgate we rebuilt an abandoned warehouse as 1,550 sq m of offices. At Drake's, offices and a studio now share one arch with dispatch. Separate the office from the racking with fire-rated walls, and plan escape, heating and welfare from the start.

What rules apply to a mezzanine floor in a Scottish warehouse?

The deck is designed for its load, with stairs, guarding and escape to Scottish building standards. A deck for offices or staff needs more fire protection than one for storage only. Internal decks rarely need planning permission, but we confirm with the council at survey.

How long does a warehouse refurbishment take?

On our projects, Banbury and Hackney each took 4 weeks on site, and Drake's 500 sq m arch took 8. In Scotland, add time for the building warrant before work begins. Your completion date is written into the contract after the survey.

Does a Glasgow unit need energy upgrades before it is let or sold?

If it is over 1,000 m², usually yes. Section 63 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 requires an Action Plan from an accredited advisor before a sale or a new lease. The owner then improves the building within three and a half years, or reports energy use every year instead. We carry out the lighting, heating and controls work such a plan lists.

Which Glasgow estates get industrial unit refurbishment from you?

The city and its estates, including Hillington Park, Queenslie, Cambuslang and Eurocentral, plus towns such as Paisley, Clydebank and East Kilbride. Further east, see our Edinburgh page. Fitting out a Glasgow office? See our office fit out in Glasgow. Opening a venue? See our restaurant fit out in Glasgow.

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 works on a Glasgow warehouse?

Send us the address, the floor plan and the date you need the space. We come back with the approvals it needs and a plan to keep you trading.

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info@craftex.co.uk

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