Howdens
Bath trade account — supply priced into your fixed quote.
- Howdens Joinery kitchen ranges
- Trade-price carcasses and doors
Bathwick · BA2Georgian conservation neighbourhood
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Bathwick
Sympathetic Georgian townhouse renovations, premium internal refurbishments and period-appropriate upgrades for properties within one of Bath's finest conservation neighbourhoods.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- Fully insured
Bathwick — taking in Great Pulteney Street, the Holburne Museum setting and the elegant terraces running east from Pulteney Bridge — sits firmly within Bath's World Heritage Site, and the planning environment here is exacting, and rightly so. Our experience working within this designation means we understand what consent is required, how to specify materials and methods that will satisfy conservation officers, and how to deliver internal modernisation — updated kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces — without compromising the period envelope that makes these properties so desirable. Bathwick estate lease considerations and conservation officer pre-application engagement are managed as part of our standard project scope, so owners know where they stand before work begins.
Property types in Bathwick
What we typically work on here, and what the housing stock means for how the job is specified.
Georgian townhouses on the Bathwick estate streets
Regency-era terraces around Great Pulteney Street
Period apartments converted within larger houses
Victorian villas on the slopes of Bathwick Hill
Modern apartment developments on Bathwick Hill
What we do in Bathwick
Every service is available across BA2 and the surrounding streets.
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House extensions in Bath. Single, double-storey, wraparound.
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loft conversion in Bathwick
Loft conversions in Bath. Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable.
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house refurbishment in Bathwick
Full house refurbishments in Bath. One PM, whole-house.
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heritage project in Bathwick
Bath heritage. Bath stone, lime mortar, sympathetic repairs.
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new build in Bathwick
Bath's new build contractor. From foundations up.
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Bath stone walls. Retaining, boundary, garden.
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garden build in Bathwick
Garden landscaping in Bath. Patios, paving, structural.
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plastering & rendering in Bathwick
Plastering and rendering in Bath. Lime work our specialty.
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painting & decorating in Bathwick
Painting and decorating in Bath. Prepped properly, finished to last.
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Property maintenance in Bath. Planned and responsive.
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Windows installer in Bath. UPVC, aluminium, timber.
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Bathroom installers in Bath. Luxury refits and wetrooms.
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Working in Bathwick
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Landmarks we work around
- Great Pulteney Street
- The Holburne Museum
- Sydney Gardens
- Pulteney Bridge
- Bathwick Hill
- The Kennet & Avon Canal
- The University of Bath on Claverton Down
Access & parking
Ten to fifteen minutes on foot from Bath Spa station across Pulteney Bridge. Buses run along Bathwick Street and Sydney Place; the canal towpath and river walk link Bathwick to the centre on foot or by bike.
Pricing notes
World Heritage Site planning constraints and Bathwick estate lease considerations shape both specification and programme. Heritage-grade materials and consent steps are quoted transparently after the free site visit — never assumed.
Who lives here
Established professional owner-occupiers in the Georgian stock, with a premium rental market in the converted period buildings. Owners here invest properly in their properties.
Materials & systems we use in Bathwick
The same manufacturer-approved systems we specify across every job, whichever service you need.
Magnet & Wren
We quote supply from the brand that fits your budget and finish level.
- Magnet Trade
- Wren Kitchens
Engineering & materials
Steel calcs supplied for Building Control; brick and roof matched to the existing house.
- RSJ / steel beams with structural calculations
- Blockwork and brick matching
- Insulated warm-roof and flat-roof systems
- SIPS where appropriate
Structural & access
Stair placement designed around the Bath terrace footprint — the make-or-break of any Bath loft.
- RSJ / steel beams with structural calcs
- Staircase systems (space-saving and traditional)
Roofing & insulation
Roof windows specified for conservation areas where needed.
- Velux / keylight roof windows
- Warm-roof insulation to current Part L
Heating & electrics
Certified electricians and plumbers on the Aspect team.
- Whole-house rewires to current BS 7671
- Central heating system replacement
- Smart-home integration (Nest, Tado)
Heritage materials
Lime mortars only on Bath stone — cement traps moisture and spalls the face.
- NHL 3.5 / 5 lime mortars
- Bath stone (Hartham Park, Combe Down)
- Traditional lime pointing
Structure & services
New builds are detailed for modern standards — EV charging provision, Part L compliance.
- RSJ / steel with structural calcs
- Tankmatic / Type C basement waterproofing
- Air-source ready heating provisions
Paving & surfaces
Full-bed mortar fixing with primed backs for porcelain — the method that survives.
- Natural stone (Indian sandstone, Bath stone)
- Porcelain paving (2cm outdoor grade)
- Composite and hardwood decking
Plasters & renders
System chosen by substrate and exposure — breathable where the wall needs it.
- NHL lime (2 & 3.5)
- Hot-mixed lime
- British Gypsum
- Silicone render systems
Paints & finishes
Trade-grade paint as standard; premium brands on request at cost. Limewash for breathable walls.
- Farrow & Ball
- Little Greene
- Dulux Trade
- Crown Trade
Roofline systems
Roofline replaced in full runs, not patches — matched colours as standard.
- uPVC fascia and soffit systems
- Gutter replacement (uPVC and cast)
- Lead flashing and repairs
Frame systems
Material choice matched to the property — conservation areas often need timber or like-for-like.
- UPVC (multi-chamber)
- Aluminium (Slimline, Smarts, Cortizo)
- Timber (hardwood, accoya)
Sanitaryware suppliers
Supply priced at trade rates within your fixed quote.
- Howdens Bathrooms
- CP Hart
- Victorian Plumbing
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We also cover
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- BA2BathamptonCanalside village east of the city on the Kennet and Avon corridor — cottages, villas and water-proximate homes needing specialist care.MostlyPeriod cottages in the village coreView area
- BA11 job nearbyBatheastonVillage property care beneath Little Solsbury Hill — period cottages, Victorian terraces and the listed toll bridge to Bathampton.MostlyPeriod stone cottages in the village coreView area
