Work With Calico
Work with Calico
We're building more than homes. We're building long-term relationships with skilled trades, trusted partners and ambitious people who share our standards.
Premium Renovations
Trusted Partnerships
High Standards
Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
Who We Are
Who is Calico?
Calico is a premium residential contractor specialising in renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, extensions and home improvements.
Our reputation is built on communication, professionalism and customer experience just as much as workmanship.
Why Work With Us
Why work with Calico?
Professional projects
Work on organised, professionally managed projects.
Reliable payments
Clear payment process and dependable payment schedules.
Consistent opportunities
Build long-term working relationships instead of one-off jobs.
Respectful culture
Work alongside trades who respect each other.
Premium clients
High-quality residential projects.
Growing business
Join a company focused on growth and continuous improvement.
Choose Your Path
How would you like to work with us?
Subcontractors & Employees
Join our network of trusted trades and work on premium residential projects.
Become a Contractor
Careers
Interested in joining Calico as an employee? Explore current opportunities and register your interest.
CareersHow We Work
Our process
Client enquiry
A client reaches out about their project.
Planning & pricing
We plan the scope and prepare the quotation.
Project delivery
Our trades deliver the work to standard.
Quality control
We inspect and resolve any snags.
Completion
The project is handed over complete.
Aftercare
We support the client after handover.
Client enquiry
A client reaches out about their project.
Planning & pricing
We plan the scope and prepare the quotation.
Project delivery
Our trades deliver the work to standard.
Quality control
We inspect and resolve any snags.
Completion
The project is handed over complete.
Aftercare
We support the client after handover.
Our Values
What we believe
Quality over quantity
We'd rather deliver fewer exceptional projects than many average ones.
Relationships matter
We value long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors and partners.
Always improving
We're constantly improving our systems, communication and customer experience.
Testimonials
In their words
Calico delivered our bathroom to an exceptional standard. The communication throughout was outstanding.
Sarah M.
Client · Edinburgh
Working with Calico has given me consistent, well-organised projects. Payment is always on time.
James T.
Subcontractor · Joiner
The referral programme is simple and genuinely rewarding. A professional company to partner with.
David R.
Trade Partner · Plumber
They treated our home with respect and left it spotless every day. Highly recommended.
Rebecca L.
Client · Lothians
Calico delivered our bathroom to an exceptional standard. The communication throughout was outstanding.
Sarah M.
Client · Edinburgh
Working with Calico has given me consistent, well-organised projects. Payment is always on time.
James T.
Subcontractor · Joiner
The referral programme is simple and genuinely rewarding. A professional company to partner with.
David R.
Trade Partner · Plumber
They treated our home with respect and left it spotless every day. Highly recommended.
Rebecca L.
Client · Lothians
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Visit our contractor portal to review our standards, then register your details. Our team will review your application and get in touch.
Become a trade partner, then refer customers to Calico. When the referred project is completed and paid, you earn 3.5% of the total project value.
Payment terms are agreed before each job and outlined in your subcontract agreement. Invoices are processed on the agreed cycle.
We cover Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothians area. Get in touch to confirm whether your project falls within our coverage.
Renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, extensions, joinery and home improvements — premium residential projects of all sizes.
Let's build something great together.
Whether you're a skilled tradesperson, trusted business or someone looking to grow with Calico, we'd love to hear from you.