A unique approach to exceptional restoration
Calshot is a modern shipyard offering a variety of services, from bespoke joinery and metal fabrication to electrical and marine engineering capabilities. We combine traditional skills with modern techniques to work on everything from vessels to built-in interiors. Our highly skilled team values good materials, honest craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Whether it’s bringing an old boat back to life or embarking on modern technology projects, we focus on work that lasts.
Our portfolio has expanded considerably since Calshot’s inception in 2018, improving and honing the skillset of our team even further. Our home acts as a clear demonstration to any client of our values, our approach and the results we can achieve.
Based in Southampton with easy access to the rest of the UK and abroad, we are trusted for projects that require care, precision and a practical result. More
The Rex Deli
Tucked away in Mayfair, The Rex Deli sits within a restored Grade II listed Queen Anne horse stable. The space was reimagined for modern hospitality while retaining its original features. The design began with a watercolour sketch and evolved into an interior blending reclaimed materials, handcrafted joinery and bespoke metal work. Features like the original front doors and pavement skylight were uncovered and restored, with services and fire safety systems carefully integrated. Learn more about the project here
Rita
Rita is a German-built tug with an extraordinary past and an exciting future. Now a working superyacht in the Mediterranean, she underwent an extensive refit. Her 22-ton U-Boat engine was rebuilt cylinder by cylinder at our site in Southampton, alongside a full interior redesign with custom switchboards. With no original plans and only limited records, every element was restored with care to preserve her industrial character while upgrading key systems making her a truly unique vessel in today’s world. Explore the full restoration here
Cadogan Garden Offices
Set in the heart of Chelsea, this central London office was fully stripped out before being reimagined as a calm, residential-style workplace. Spread over four floors and a basement, the building was fitted with custom joinery, reclaimed finishes and bespoke metalwork. Original features were carefully integrated with new services, including a full commercial kitchen, hidden storage, and discreet lighting systems. The result is a layered, functional space that shifts easily between formal and informal, private and open-plan. More
our Services
We offer in-house services across restoration, marine engineering, fabrication, joinery, electrical and finishing. With a fully equipped yard, specialist teams and a dedicated design department, we deliver projects from concept through to completion. From land-based commissions to complex superyacht/marine refits, every stage is handled under one roof. Our team includes artisan joiners, engineers, welders, electricians, and designers working together to ensure continuity and quality. Calshot is a one-stop shop for projects that demand practical skill, clear thinking and a high standard of finish. More
the Yard
On the banks of the River Itchen sits James’ Wharf, an historic boatyard within Ocean Quay. The site has been brought back into use through careful restoration and now acts as the base for Calshot. It has been shaped by the people who work within it and by the projects that pass through it. Every aspect has been considered. Reclaimed timber and salvaged brick reflect the industrial character of the buildings and the quality of the work taking place inside them. It is a yard with history and purpose, made for the work it supports. More