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Bath trade account — supply priced into your fixed quote.
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Combe Down · BA2Quarryman's stone plateau
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Combe Down
Authentic Bath stone restoration, heritage masonry repairs and high-quality renovations for Combe Down's distinctive quarryman's village architecture.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- Fully insured
Combe Down sits atop the very quarries that provided the Bath stone used to build the city below, and its housing reflects that heritage directly — solid stone-built cottages and larger Victorian villas whose character depends entirely on the quality of masonry work applied to them. Incorrect mortar specification, inappropriate cement pointing or poorly matched stone repairs can cause irreversible damage to these structures. Our team brings a thorough understanding of Bath stone's properties — its porosity, its weathering characteristics and how to match it accurately — ensuring every repair and restoration enhances rather than compromises the building's long-term integrity, with Bath stone sourcing and lime mortar specification built into every project scope.
Property types in Combe Down
What we typically work on here, and what the housing stock means for how the job is specified.
Solid Bath stone cottages (quarryman-built)
Larger Victorian stone villas
Period stone semis and terraces
Bungalows on the plateau edges
Stone-built homes with vaulted cellars
What we do in Combe Down
Every service is available across BA2 and the surrounding streets.
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Bath heritage. Bath stone, lime mortar, sympathetic repairs.
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Bath's new build contractor. From foundations up.
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Bath stone walls. Retaining, boundary, garden.
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plastering & rendering in Combe Down
Plastering and rendering in Bath. Lime work our specialty.
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Working in Combe Down
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Landmarks we work around
- The quarry workings beneath the plateau
- Combe Down Tunnel on the Two Tunnels Greenway
- Ralph Allen Drive
- The Bath stone cottage streets
- St Luke's Church
- The views across the Midford valley
Access & parking
A short bus ride up Ralph Allen Drive from the city centre, or reached via the Wellsway; the Two Tunnels Greenway connects the plateau to Midford and Bath by bike.
Pricing notes
Bath stone sourcing, lime mortar specification matched to the original substrate and Conservation Area planning compliance are built into every Combe Down project scope — heritage-grade materials cost more and are quoted openly.
Who lives here
Owner-occupiers with a strong sense of the plateau's heritage — many families have been here for generations and expect stonework done the traditional way.
Materials & systems we use in Combe Down
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
- 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
- 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
- BA2SouthdownEstablished post-war and mid-century estates on Bath's southern edge — Poets' Corner streets, wide plots and extension-friendly stock.Mostly1950s-60s semi-detached family homesView area
