Howdens
Bath trade account — supply priced into your fixed quote.
- Howdens Joinery kitchen ranges
- Trade-price carcasses and doors
Chippenham · SN15Wiltshire market town
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Chippenham
Full-scale modern home modernisations, structural knock-throughs and contemporary extensions — transforming Chippenham's diverse housing stock.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- Fully insured
Chippenham's mix of post-war estates, 1970s developments and newer build communities — spreading out from the historic centre around Yelde Hall and Monkton Park on the River Avon — presents a broad range of structural opportunities. Our work here centres on whole-home modernisations: opening up compartmentalised layouts, installing structural steel for open-plan living, and delivering contemporary extensions that transform how families use their homes. Estate-access logistics, permitted development rights on newer properties and drainage and soil conditions across the town's varied terrain are all standard considerations, and every project receives the same rigorous project management regardless of scale.
Property types in Chippenham
What we typically work on here, and what the housing stock means for how the job is specified.
Post-war estate housing across the town
1970s developments with compartmentalised layouts
Newer build communities on the edges
Period properties near the historic centre and Yelde Hall
Homes along the River Avon at Monkton Park
What we do in Chippenham
Every service is available across SN15 and the surrounding streets.
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kitchen refit in Chippenham
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extension build in Chippenham
House extensions in Bath. Single, double-storey, wraparound.
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loft conversion in Chippenham
Loft conversions in Bath. Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable.
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house refurbishment in Chippenham
Full house refurbishments in Bath. One PM, whole-house.
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heritage project in Chippenham
Bath heritage. Bath stone, lime mortar, sympathetic repairs.
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new build in Chippenham
Bath's new build contractor. From foundations up.
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stone wall in Chippenham
Bath stone walls. Retaining, boundary, garden.
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garden build in Chippenham
Garden landscaping in Bath. Patios, paving, structural.
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plastering & rendering in Chippenham
Plastering and rendering in Bath. Lime work our specialty.
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painting & decorating in Chippenham
Painting and decorating in Bath. Prepped properly, finished to last.
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maintenance visit in Chippenham
Property maintenance in Bath. Planned and responsive.
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window installation in Chippenham
Windows installer in Bath. UPVC, aluminium, timber.
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bathroom refit in Chippenham
Bathroom installers in Bath. Luxury refits and wetrooms.
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Working in Chippenham
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Landmarks we work around
- Yelde Hall in the historic centre
- Monkton Park and the River Avon
- Chippenham railway station (a fast link to Bath and beyond)
- The post-war estates to the north and south of town
- The historic town bridge and market streets
- The old town conservation streets
Access & parking
A fast main-line station into Bath (around thirteen minutes) and onward to Bath and London, sitting on the A4 and close to junction 17 of the M4 — the best-connected town in our coverage area.
Pricing notes
Estate-access logistics, permitted development rights on newer properties and drainage and soil conditions across the town's varied terrain are all standard considerations — assessed and fixed-priced at the site visit.
Who lives here
Commuter families using the M4 and main-line rail links, plus long-standing residents across the post-war estates — a town with constant renovation and extension activity.
Materials & systems we use in Chippenham
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
- SN13CorshamHistoric market town beneath Corsham Court — Cotswold stone cottages, a conservation High Street and oolitic limestone to match.MostlyCotswold stone cottages around the High StreetView area
- SN12MelkshamWiltshire market town on the Avon — inter-war and post-war estates with a growing modern fringe and a compact historic core.MostlyInter-war semi-detached housingView area
- SN131 job nearbyBoxValley village between Bath and Corsham — quarry heritage, Brunel's Tunnel and valley-side period properties needing specialist care.MostlyFormer quarry workers' cottagesView area
