- 2016 founded in London
- 4.9★ Google rating
- ~70% direct labour
- ISO CHAS accredited
Canary Wharf is London's second financial district: office towers, a growing residential skyline and retail and restaurants in the malls and around the docks. Craftex redesigned a 290 sq m penthouse at Pan Peninsula, Millharbour.
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 Canary Wharf
We only offer services in Canary Wharf that suit its buildings and market. These are the projects we are asked for most here:
Office fit-out
Cat A and Cat B office fit-outs and refurbishments in Canary Wharf: 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.
Prime residential refurbishment
Prime residential refurbishments in Canary Wharf: 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 Canary Wharf by our in-house team: space planning, joinery design, lighting, materials and finishes, carried through to delivery so the finished home matches the drawings.
Commercial fit-out & refurbishment
Commercial fit-outs and refurbishments in Canary Wharf 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.
Restaurant, bar & hotel fit-out
Restaurant, bar, café and hotel fit-outs in Canary Wharf: kitchens and extraction, bars, dining rooms, guest rooms, washrooms and back-of-house, planned around licensing, neighbours and your opening date.
Planning, consents and site rules in Canary Wharf
Local authority: London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Before any design is fixed we check the planning and ownership position for your address, because in Canary Wharf this decides what is possible and how long it takes:
- Most buildings are on a private managed estate, so building-management rules, fit-out guides and approved working hours apply alongside Tower Hamlets' requirements.
- High-rise offices and apartments mean careful logistics: goods lifts, loading-bay slots and protection of common parts.
- Fire-safety and building-regulations sign-off is particularly important in tall buildings.
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 Canary Wharf
- Craftex project Pan Peninsula Penthouse Canary Wharf
290 sq m penthouse redesign and reconstruction 10 weeks
View case study - Craftex project Portsoken House Aldgate, City of London
£2.2M warehouse-to-office conversion 1,550 sq m around occupied tenants
View case study - Craftex project Drake's Warehouse Bethnal Green
Railway-arch warehouse fit-out: studio, offices, production and dispatch 500 sq m 8 weeks on site
View case study
Planning a project in Canary Wharf? 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 Canary Wharf 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 Canary Wharf
Have you worked in a Canary Wharf tower?
Yes. We redesigned and rebuilt the 290 sq m penthouse at Pan Peninsula in 10 weeks, including reconfigured services and smart-home features.
Can you fit out an office floor in a managed tower?
Yes. We work to the landlord's fit-out guide, book loading bays and lifts, and schedule noisy work out of hours where required.
How much does a project in Canary Wharf 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 Canary Wharf 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 Tower Hamlets?
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 Canary Wharf project.
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