UK cities Brighton & Hove City Council
Commercial Fit-Out & Construction in Brighton & Hove
- 2016 founded in London
- 4.9★ Google rating
- ~70% direct labour
- ISO CHAS accredited
Brighton & Hove combines Regency terraces and squares, a large hospitality and leisure sector and a growing office market. We take on selected residential refurbishments and commercial and hospitality fit-outs.
Craftex is a design and build contractor founded in London in 2016. 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 Brighton & Hove
We only offer services in Brighton & Hove that suit its buildings and market. These are the projects we are asked for most here:
Restaurant, bar & hotel fit-out
Restaurant, bar, café and hotel fit-outs in Brighton & Hove: kitchens and extraction, bars, dining rooms, guest rooms, washrooms and back-of-house, planned around licensing, neighbours and your opening date.
Prime residential refurbishment
Prime residential refurbishments in Brighton & Hove: whole-house and apartment refurbishments, structural alterations, extensions, M&E renewal, bespoke joinery and high-end finishes, managed discreetly with neighbours in mind.
Commercial fit-out & refurbishment
Commercial fit-outs and refurbishments in Brighton & Hove for offices, showrooms, studios and mixed-use buildings — from strip-out and structural changes to M&E, finishes and handover, with one team accountable for design and build.
Office fit-out
Cat A and Cat B office fit-outs and refurbishments in Brighton & Hove: layouts, partitions, ceilings, lighting, M&E, data cabling, kitchens, meeting rooms and furniture, delivered around your lease dates. We work to landlord fit-out guides and schedule noisy work out of hours when the building is occupied.
High-end interior design
Interior design in Brighton & Hove 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 Brighton & Hove
Local authority: Brighton & Hove City Council. Before any design is fixed we check the planning and ownership position for your address, because in Brighton & Hove this decides what is possible and how long it takes:
- Large parts of the seafront and central areas are conservation areas with listed Regency terraces.
- Hospitality and leisure units are a major part of the local market.
- Seafront properties face exposure and maintenance challenges that affect specification.
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 that show how we work
- Our team Slingsby Place Covent Garden
Strip-out and structural works behind retained façades
View case study - Craftex project Herbert Crescent Knightsbridge
Prime residential refurbishment with self-delivered bespoke joinery on a sensitive address
View case study - Craftex project Drake's, Savile Row Mayfair
£410K live-trading flagship refit 120 sq m 12 weeks, shop open throughout
View case study
Planning a project in Brighton & Hove? 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 Brighton & Hove 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 Brighton & Hove
Do you work in Brighton & Hove?
Yes. We take on selected hospitality, commercial and high-end residential projects.
Can you refurbish a Regency townhouse?
Yes, including listed building consent where needed.
How much does a project in Brighton & Hove 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 Brighton & Hove 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.
Do you really work in Brighton & Hove if you are based in London?
Yes, on selected projects. Projects in Brighton & Hove are run by the same senior team that delivers our London work, with a dedicated site lead and a single point of contact. We typically take on projects from around £100k.
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 Brighton & Hove project.
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