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A fitted-out warehouse in a London railway arch: white walls, linear lighting and a resin floor seen through open double doors

Warehouse Fit Out Designed and built inside your unit, ready before the date you need it, while the warehouse keeps running

Our track record

100% of projects delivered ahead
of programme and on budget

What our clients get

  • 4 weeksto build 148 sq m of welfare and storage inside a live warehouse
  • 0days your business stops: we work around deliveries and dispatch
  • 0snags at handover
  • £10Minsurance cover, ISO and CHAS, every accreditation the work needs

Built inside your unit, around the way your goods move

Moving into a new unit? Every week of fit-out eats into your rent-free period and your first peak. Already trading? The warehouse cannot stop while we build. We plan for both from day one.

We design it, build it and hand it over with every certificate, around 60% with our own labour. At Banbury we added changing rooms, a storage room and racking inside a working warehouse, and operations never paused.

Banbury warehouse after the fit-out: a new block, ventilation ductwork, services and workshop benches on a resin floor

Trusted by leading businesses

  • Trainline
  • Auto Trader
  • YouTube
  • Medusa
  • Fuse
  • Drakes
  • PTOS
  • Close Connections
  • Marnie
  • Vortex Post
  • Minds Ahead
  • Missy
  • Fora
  • Gama Healthcare
  • Equinix
  • Hubble
  • B-Engineering

Everything a warehouse needs, under one contract

New self-contained block beside racking and a clear loading route in the Banbury warehouse

Layout and space planning

Zones, routes, offices and loading planned around how stock, people and vehicles move.

Pallet racking and stacked storage crates along a clear aisle in the Banbury warehouse

Racking, storage and mezzanines

Pallet racking, storage rooms, mezzanine floors and safety barriers, planned with the layout.

Changing room with lockers, a timber bench and pendant lights inside the Banbury warehouse

Offices, welfare and changing rooms

Offices, studios, kitchens, WCs, changing rooms and lockers built inside the shell.

Hackney warehouse after its services overhaul: new sink, lighting and power beside twin loading doors

Mechanical, electrical and high voltage

Power and high-voltage connections, heating, ventilation, fume extraction, lighting and fire alarm.

Refurbished warehouse hall with a steel frame, roof glazing and brick walls

Structural works and repairs

New openings, loading doors, steelwork alterations, and roof and envelope repairs to tired units.

Staff zone with bean bags and a table-tennis table on the new resin floor of the Banbury warehouse

Floors, finishes and staff areas

Resin floors, decoration and staff spaces finished to a standard your team and visitors notice.

Also under the same contract: strip-out, restoration of tired units, drainage and pumped waste, and mechanical and electrical integration with your existing systems.

How it works

How we run a warehouse fit-out

01

Site visit and brief

We walk the unit with you, map how goods, people and vehicles move, and fix the date it must be ready.

02

Layout and fixed price

Zones, racking and services drawn up, one lump-sum price, and a programme built back from your date.

03

Landlord consent and approvals

Licence drawings, Building Regulations and the fire strategy, prepared by us.

04

Build around your operations

Work split into zones so goods keep flowing, around 60% with our own labour.

05

Testing and handover

Every system tested, zero snags, certificates in your hands, and the unit ready to trade.

Cover of the free Craftex Guide to Warehouse Fit-Out

The Craftex Guide to Warehouse Fit Out

One guide to layout, budget, compliance and the fit-out essentials, with the checklist that keeps your warehouse project on track from survey to handover.

Our promises

Six promises, written into your contract

Not marketing lines. These are the terms we build to on every warehouse.

  1. One team, survey to keys

    One contract and one point of contact, led by the same directors from the first site walk to handover.

  2. The agreed price stands

    A fixed lump sum for a written scope, with delay penalties on our side. Any change is priced and agreed in writing first.

  3. Your warehouse never stops

    Phased zones, noisy work out of hours and safe routes kept clear, so goods keep moving.

    Banbury: built inside a live warehouse

  4. Built faster

    Around 60% of the labour on site is our own, so no week is lost waiting for trades.

    Drake's: 500 m² railway arch in 8 weeks

  5. £10M cover on every job

    Public, employers' and professional indemnity cover. ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, CHAS and SafeContractor.

  6. Zero snags at handover

    We don't leave until it is right. Test certificates and the health and safety file handed over on day one.

Example warehouse fit-out quotation from another contractor with the total circled, and the note: send it to us, we will beat it

Already have a quote? Send it to us. We'll beat it.

Upload the quote you have and we come back with a better price for the same scope, plus a programme that hits the date your unit must be ready. Or talk it through with our team first.

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Where warehouse fit-outs usually go wrong, and what we do instead

Hold any quote up against this. The risk is the same on every project; who carries it is not.

AreaThe usual riskWith Craftex
Who is responsibleA layout designer, a racking supplier and a builder, each pointing at the othersOne design-and-build team answers for the whole unit, from the first drawing to the keys
The final billProvisional sums for services, and extras that surface once the floor is opened upA fixed lump sum. Every change costed and signed off before anyone starts it
Your operationsPicking and dispatch stop, or carry on around dust, plant and blocked routesWork zoned and phased around deliveries, with walkways and fire exits kept open
The date you need the unitWeeks lost waiting for subcontractors while the rent-free period runs outOur own trades on site: Hackney's full services overhaul took 4 weeks
Compliance and sign-offBuilding control, fire and electrical certificates left for you to chase, sometimes after you have moved inWe run every approval and certificate you need to move in and to satisfy your insurer: landlord consent, planning where needed, building control, fire alarm and emergency lighting, electrical and high-voltage testing, gas and water. You hand us the keys; we hand them back signed off
HandoverA snag list still open after your first peakZero snags, with operating manuals and certificates in your hands on day one

Warehouse fit out cost in London, 2026

Our 2026 rates for a typical 5,000 sq ft unit, ex VAT and fees. Your figure depends on the building, its condition and the services it needs.

ItemWhat it coversLow to high spec
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, studio or production space and full services in one unit£37–90/sq ft (£400–969/m²)
Mezzanine floorStructure and deck only; stairs, balustrades and fit-out on the deck are extra£76–190/m² of deck

Excludes racking, sprinklers, power supply upgrades and asbestos removal, which we price per project. Drake's 500 sq m railway arch, with a studio, offices, kitchen, WCs and full services, came to about £200K. What the scope can include: what is a warehouse fit-out.

Send us the floor plan and the date you need the unit; we come back with a fixed figure and a programme.

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What will your warehouse fit-out cost?

Enter your floor area and pick a scope. You get a range straight away, based on our 2026 rates.

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Indicative, ex VAT and fees, for a sound shell with enough incoming power. Excludes racking, sprinklers and mezzanines. Your fixed figure comes after a survey.

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Warehouse fit-out: your questions

What is included in a warehouse fit-out?

Anything from offices, welfare and storage rooms to racking, mezzanines, lighting, heating, ventilation and drainage. Fit-out or renovation? See warehouse fit-out vs renovation.

How long does a warehouse fit-out take?

On our projects: Banbury, 148 sq m in 4 weeks; Hackney, 120 sq m in 4 weeks; Drake's railway arch, 500 sq m in 8 weeks.

Do I need landlord consent for a warehouse fit-out?

Usually yes, through a licence for alterations. We prepare the drawings and specifications your landlord's surveyor asks for. See licence for alterations explained.

Do you design the warehouse layout?

Yes. We map how stock, staff and vehicles flow through your unit first, then plan zones, racking, routes, offices and loading. More in warehouse layout design and planning.

Do you handle electrical and high-voltage work?

Yes. At Hackney we redesigned the electrics, connected every new system to the high-voltage panel, then inspected and tested it all. We hold the accreditations the work requires.

How much does a warehouse fit out cost?

From about £9.50 per sq ft for a light refurbishment to £90 per sq ft for a unit with offices and welfare, ex VAT, on our 2026 rates. Racking, sprinklers and power upgrades are priced per project.

Can you work while the warehouse is operating?

Yes. At Banbury the changing room, storage room and racking went in while the warehouse carried on working around us.

Do I need Building Regulations approval or planning permission?

Internal works rarely need planning, but new offices, mezzanines and changes to escape routes usually need Building Regulations approval. Mezzanine rules: warehouse mezzanine floor regulations.

Can you convert part of a warehouse into offices?

Yes. Drake's now holds offices, a photo studio, production and dispatch under one railway arch. Office-only projects: office fit out.

What size of projects do you take on, and outside London?

Projects from £100,000 to £10M+, across London and the rest of the UK. Banbury, in Oxfordshire, was a £380K fit-out.

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 a warehouse fit-out or refurbishment?

Send us the address, the size and the date the unit must be ready. We reply with next steps and a programme that hits your date.

Unit 5, 160 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TR

info@craftex.co.uk

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