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Lyncombe · BA2Stone hillside enclave
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Lyncombe
Stone property renovations, hillside garden landscaping and sympathetic heritage refurbishments for Lyncombe's quiet elevated enclave south of the city centre.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- Fully insured
Lyncombe occupies a distinctive hillside position between the city centre and Combe Down, combining stone-built Victorian villas, terraced cottages and a handful of larger detached properties set into the hillside with significant garden potential. Work here spans the full range of what we do: heritage stone repairs and lime repointing on the older stock; substantial rear and lower-ground extensions that exploit the slope; and high-quality internal refurbishments that bring older interiors up to contemporary standards without sacrificing period character. The hillside setting requires careful site logistics — sloped garden engineering, stone property structural assessment and Conservation Area compliance — all of which our team manages as a matter of course.
Property types in Lyncombe
What we typically work on here, and what the housing stock means for how the job is specified.
Stone-built Victorian villas
Terraced cottages set into the hillside
Larger detached houses with sloping gardens
Period apartments in converted villas
Cottages along the old turnpike roads
What we do in Lyncombe
Every service is available across BA2 and the surrounding streets.
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extension build in Lyncombe
House extensions in Bath. Single, double-storey, wraparound.
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loft conversion in Lyncombe
Loft conversions in Bath. Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable.
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house refurbishment in Lyncombe
Full house refurbishments in Bath. One PM, whole-house.
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heritage project in Lyncombe
Bath heritage. Bath stone, lime mortar, sympathetic repairs.
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new build in Lyncombe
Bath's new build contractor. From foundations up.
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stone wall in Lyncombe
Bath stone walls. Retaining, boundary, garden.
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garden build in Lyncombe
Garden landscaping in Bath. Patios, paving, structural.
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plastering & rendering in Lyncombe
Plastering and rendering in Bath. Lime work our specialty.
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painting & decorating in Lyncombe
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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window installation in Lyncombe
Windows installer in Bath. UPVC, aluminium, timber.
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Working in Lyncombe
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Landmarks we work around
- Lyncombe Vale
- The Two Tunnels Greenway through the valley
- The terraced cottages of Lyncombe Hill
- Prior Park Landscape Garden (nearby)
- The churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, Lyncombe
- The wooded valley south of the city centre
Access & parking
A ten to fifteen-minute walk or short bus ride from Bath Spa station, up Lyncombe Hill from the Widcombe side or via the Wellsway from Bear Flat. Steep access shapes scaffolding and deliveries, which we plan in advance.
Pricing notes
Hillside site logistics, sloped garden engineering and stone-property structural assessment are all addressed from the initial consultation, so the fixed quote covers the real ground conditions rather than discovering them mid-build.
Who lives here
Established owner-occupiers in the stone stock, with buyers seeking quiet, character and gardens minutes from the centre.
Materials & systems we use in Lyncombe
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
- BA2Combe DownThe stone plateau above Bath, sitting atop the very quarries that built the city — Bath stone cottages and Victorian villas.MostlySolid Bath stone cottagesView area
- BA2WidcombeHillside terraces rising from the canal locks to Prior Park — Georgian and Victorian housing on steep ground.MostlyGeorgian terraces on Claverton Street and Widcombe ParadeView area
- BA2Bear FlatCharacterful ridge south of the centre — substantial Victorian and Edwardian homes around the Wellsway parade.MostlySubstantial Victorian and Edwardian family housesView 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
