Exhibition stand builders at ExCeL London.
ExCeL London is our highest-volume venue. We handle the full exhibitor process — stand design, structural submission, rigging and electrical orders, timed vehicle marshalling, install, show-open cover and dismantle — as a single contract with one project manager on site from get-in to breakdown.
ExCeL London at a glance
- Location
- Royal Victoria Dock, London E16
- Halls
- N1–N9 and S1–S9, plus the ICC London auditoria
- Access
- Level drive-in loading to most halls
- Typical build cost
- £500–£950 per sqm single-storey
- Double-deck
- £1,300–£1,900 per sqm of footprint
Halls and layout
Twin halls run either side of the central boulevard, with the north and south halls each split into nine sub-halls. Ceiling height and rigging capacity are strong across the main halls, and level drive-in access removes the forklift dependency that slows builds at older venues.
How we build here
We pre-build complex stands in the workshop, trial-fit the structure, then ship flat to ExCeL for a two- or three-day install. That keeps expensive on-site labour hours down and removes most of the risk from the build period.
Venue rules that shape the design
- Stands over 4m, or any double-deck, need structural drawings and calculations submitted to the organiser and venue ahead of the published deadline
- Rigging must be ordered through the venue's appointed contractor — book points early, popular positions sell out
- All build vehicles are marshalled to timed slots; missing a slot can cost a half-day of build time
- ULEZ and Congestion Charge apply to every vehicle movement into the site
- Electrical and water services must be ordered in advance and terminated by the venue contractor
ExCeL London — questions we get asked
How much does an exhibition stand at ExCeL London cost?
Custom single-storey stands at ExCeL typically run £500–£950 per sqm depending on complexity, finish and AV. A double-deck costs £1,300–£1,900 per sqm of floor footprint. A typical 6x6m custom stand lands between £45,000 and £75,000 all-in, including design, build, freight, install, dismantle and on-site management.
Do you handle the ExCeL structural submission?
Yes. We produce the drawings, structural calculations and risk assessments, submit them to the organiser and venue, and manage any queries through to approval. You do not need to touch the paperwork.
How long does an ExCeL stand build take?
Most custom stands install in two to three days depending on hall access and the number of build days the organiser allows. Double-decks and anything with heavy rigging usually need the full tenancy.
How late can we brief you for an ExCeL show?
Eight weeks is comfortable for a full custom build. We have delivered in four when the design is kept structurally simple, but structural approval deadlines are set by the organiser and are not negotiable.