UK cities City of Edinburgh Council
Commercial Fit-Out & Construction in Edinburgh
- 2016 founded in London
- 4.9★ Google rating
- ~70% direct labour
- ISO CHAS accredited
Edinburgh's Old and New Towns form a World Heritage Site, alongside a major financial and professional services office market and a large hospitality sector. We take on selected commercial fit-outs and high-end residential projects in the city.
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 Edinburgh
We only offer services in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh: 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.
Commercial fit-out & refurbishment
Commercial fit-outs and refurbishments in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh: 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 Edinburgh: whole-house and apartment refurbishments, structural alterations, extensions, M&E renewal, bespoke joinery and high-end finishes, managed discreetly with neighbours in mind.
Warehouse & industrial fit-out
Warehouse and industrial fit-outs in and around Edinburgh: welfare and office areas, mezzanines, racking, lighting, power and ventilation, delivered around live operations.
Planning, consents and site rules in Edinburgh
Local authority: City of Edinburgh Council. Before any design is fixed we check the planning and ownership position for your address, because in Edinburgh this decides what is possible and how long it takes:
- Scotland has its own planning and building standards system: most works need a building warrant from the council before they start.
- The Old and New Towns are a World Heritage Site with many listed buildings and conservation areas.
- Offices are often in period buildings that need M&E upgrades and accessibility improvements.
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
- 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 Beaumont House High Street Kensington
£350K office refurbishment 750 sq m delivered in 3 weeks, 150+ staff relocated
View case study - Craftex project Herbert Crescent Knightsbridge
Prime residential refurbishment with self-delivered bespoke joinery on a sensitive address
View case study
Planning a project in Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
Do you understand the Scottish building warrant process?
Yes. Works in Scotland normally need a building warrant before they start and a completion certificate at the end; we build both into the programme.
Do you work in Edinburgh?
Yes. We take on selected office, hospitality and high-end residential projects in the city.
How much does a project in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh if you are based in London?
Yes, on selected projects, run by the same senior team as our London work and adapted to the Scottish consent system. 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 Edinburgh project.
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