- 2016 founded in London
- 4.9★ Google rating
- ~70% direct labour
- ISO CHAS accredited
Barnes is a riverside village of Victorian and Edwardian houses, Castelnau villas and a small high street near the pond. Projects are typically whole-house refurbishments, extensions and 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 60% direct labour, ISO and CHAS accreditation, a 4.9★ Google rating and every project to date delivered on budget and ahead of programme.
What we build in Barnes
We only offer services in Barnes that suit its buildings and market. These are the projects we are asked for most here:
Prime residential refurbishment
Prime residential refurbishments in Barnes: 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 Barnes 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 Barnes homes: measured surveys, design options, planning drawings and technical packages, coordinated with our construction team from day one.
Planning consultancy & permission
Planning consultancy for Barnes: pre-application advice, planning and listed building consent applications to London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and the drawings and reports that go with them.
Planning, consents and site rules in Barnes
Local authority: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Before any design is fixed we check the planning and ownership position for your address, because in Barnes this decides what is possible and how long it takes:
- Large parts of Barnes are within conservation areas, with controls on extensions and materials.
- Riverside properties may be in flood zones, affecting basement and ground-floor design.
- Party wall matters are common on terraced and semi-detached streets.
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 Barnes
- Craftex project Herbert Crescent Knightsbridge
Prime residential refurbishment with self-delivered bespoke joinery on a sensitive address
View case study - Craftex project Kensington Olympia Penthouse Kensington Olympia
400 sq m penthouse design and refurbishment 12 weeks
View case study - Craftex project Beaumont House High Street Kensington
£350K office refurbishment 750 sq m delivered in 3 weeks, 150+ staff relocated
View case study
Planning a project in Barnes? 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 Barnes 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 60% direct labour.
- Handover. Snag-free handover, documentation and aftercare.
Questions about building in Barnes
Can I build a basement in Barnes?
It depends on flood risk and policy. We assess both before you commit to design.
Do you handle the full project?
Yes — design, consents, construction and handover.
How much does a project in Barnes 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 Barnes 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 Richmond upon Thames?
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 60% 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 Barnes project.
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