Howdens
Bath trade account — supply priced into your fixed quote.
- Howdens Joinery kitchen ranges
- Trade-price carcasses and doors
Southdown · BA2Post-war estate district
Builders in
Southdown
Home extensions, loft conversions and thorough property renovations for Southdown's established post-war and mid-century residential community.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- Fully insured
Southdown's mid-century estates — including the Poets' Corner streets named for Chaucer, Milton and Shelley — offer solid, well-built housing that, with the right structural investment, can be transformed into genuinely spacious family homes. The typical plot sizes allow for meaningful rear extensions; the roof profiles on many properties suit dormer loft conversions well; and the relative simplicity of the construction means structural interventions are often more straightforward than in Bath's older terraced stock. Our team works efficiently with these property types, delivering extensions and conversions that maximise the permitted development opportunities available and deliver strong returns on investment.
Property types in Southdown
What we typically work on here, and what the housing stock means for how the job is specified.
1950s-60s semi-detached family homes
Mid-century detached houses on generous plots
1960s-70s terraced streets
Bungalows on the estate edges
Modern infill developments
What we do in Southdown
Every service is available across BA2 and the surrounding streets.
Builders in Bath in Southdown
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kitchen refit in Southdown
Kitchen fitters in Bath. Designed, supplied, expertly installed.
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extension build in Southdown
House extensions in Bath. Single, double-storey, wraparound.
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loft conversion in Southdown
Loft conversions in Bath. Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable.
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house refurbishment in Southdown
Full house refurbishments in Bath. One PM, whole-house.
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heritage project in Southdown
Bath heritage. Bath stone, lime mortar, sympathetic repairs.
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new build in Southdown
Bath's new build contractor. From foundations up.
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stone wall in Southdown
Bath stone walls. Retaining, boundary, garden.
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garden build in Southdown
Garden landscaping in Bath. Patios, paving, structural.
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plastering & rendering in Southdown
Plastering and rendering in Bath. Lime work our specialty.
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painting & decorating in Southdown
Painting and decorating in Bath. Prepped properly, finished to last.
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maintenance visit in Southdown
Property maintenance in Bath. Planned and responsive.
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window installation in Southdown
Windows installer in Bath. UPVC, aluminium, timber.
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bathroom refit in Southdown
Bathroom installers in Bath. Luxury refits and wetrooms.
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Working in Southdown
Recent work nearby
Landmarks we work around
- Poets' Corner — Chaucer, Milton and Shelley roads
- The Southdown shopping parade
- The green edges toward Englishcombe
- Odd Down Park & Ride (nearby)
- The Lyncombe Vale greenway below the estate
- Bath city centre, fifteen minutes down Wellsway
Access & parking
Connected to the city via the Wellsway and the Odd Down Park & Ride, with regular buses into the centre in around fifteen minutes.
Pricing notes
Mid-century structural methods, estate road access and permitted development envelope assessments are addressed proactively at every Southdown project — the simpler construction often makes these the most cost-effective extensions we build.
Who lives here
Established owner-occupier families, many of whom have watched the estate mature for decades and now invest in extending rather than moving.
Materials & systems we use in Southdown
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
What Bath homeowners say
Verified reviews from recent work across Bath and BANES.
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
- BA1TwertonRiverside district west of Oldfield Park — solid Victorian and inter-war terraces around Twerton Park, home of Bath City FC since 1932.MostlyVictorian terraced housingView area
- BA2LyncombeA quiet stone-built hillside enclave south of the centre, between Widcombe and Combe Down — villas, cottages and sloping gardens.MostlyStone-built Victorian villasView area
