Howdens
Bath trade account — supply priced into your fixed quote.
- Howdens Joinery kitchen ranges
- Trade-price carcasses and doors
Larkhall · BA1Victorian village-suburb
Builders in
Larkhall
Side-return extensions, loft conversions and Conservation Area renovations for Larkhall's tightly packed Victorian terraces.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- Fully insured
Larkhall's narrow Victorian terraces, clustered around the independent shops and community feel of the London Road corridor, are popular with young families who've outgrown the house but love the neighbourhood too much to leave. That makes side-return extensions and loft conversions the two projects we're asked for most here — both need careful handling on tight plots, shared party walls and a Conservation Area designation that governs anything visible from the street. We manage that planning process alongside the build itself, so homeowners get the extra space without a stalled application.
Property types in Larkhall
What we typically work on here, and what the housing stock means for how the job is specified.
Narrow Victorian terraces (two-up two-down and bay-fronted)
Victorian end-of-terrace and corner-shop properties
Edwardian semis on the wider streets
Period cottages in the old village lanes
Modern infill on former industrial plots
What we do in Larkhall
Every service is available across BA1 and the surrounding streets.
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kitchen refit in Larkhall
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extension build in Larkhall
House extensions in Bath. Single, double-storey, wraparound.
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loft conversion in Larkhall
Loft conversions in Bath. Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable.
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house refurbishment in Larkhall
Full house refurbishments in Bath. One PM, whole-house.
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heritage project in Larkhall
Bath heritage. Bath stone, lime mortar, sympathetic repairs.
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new build in Larkhall
Bath's new build contractor. From foundations up.
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stone wall in Larkhall
Bath stone walls. Retaining, boundary, garden.
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garden build in Larkhall
Garden landscaping in Bath. Patios, paving, structural.
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plastering & rendering in Larkhall
Plastering and rendering in Bath. Lime work our specialty.
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painting & decorating in Larkhall
Painting and decorating in Bath. Prepped properly, finished to last.
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maintenance visit in Larkhall
Property maintenance in Bath. Planned and responsive.
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window installation in Larkhall
Windows installer in Bath. UPVC, aluminium, timber.
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bathroom refit in Larkhall
Bathroom installers in Bath. Luxury refits and wetrooms.
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Working in Larkhall
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Landmarks we work around
- The Larkhall parade of independent shops
- Alice Park
- St Saviour's Church
- The London Road (A4) corridor
- Larkhall's Conservation Area streets
- The slopes toward Bathampton Down
Access & parking
On the A4 London Road with frequent buses into Bath city centre in ten to fifteen minutes; Bath Spa station is a twenty-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Pricing notes
Conservation Area planning constraints, narrow-plot side-return logistics and party wall agreements with neighbouring terraces are managed as standard on every Larkhall project — priced into the fixed quote from the start.
Who lives here
Young families and long-term residents in the terraces — the kind of neighbourhood where owners extend rather than move.
Materials & systems we use in Larkhall
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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- 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
- BA12 jobs nearbyCentral BathBath's historic centre — Grade I and II listed Georgian terraces, ashlar stone and conservation consent on almost every street.MostlyGrade I and Grade II listed Georgian townhousesView area
