Modern extension with timber cladding on a period Bath-area home by Aspect Builds

Corsham · SN13Historic stone town

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Corsham

Character cottage updates, historic stone masonry and high-street standard finishes — preserving Corsham's distinctive market-town identity.

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Corsham's historic High Street, overlooked by Corsham Court, and its surrounding stone cottages represent a unique concentration of Cotswold-style building stock. Our work here focuses on preserving that character — from matching the distinctive oolitic limestone to reinstating traditional lime renders and ensuring new additions sit comfortably within the existing streetscape. Every project, whether a cottage modernisation or a larger-scale conversion, receives the same meticulous material specification. High Street conservation zone compliance, Bath stone sourcing and matching, and town-centre traffic management for site logistics are all part of the standard scope.

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Housing stock

Property types in Corsham

What we typically work on here, and what the housing stock means for how the job is specified.

  • Cotswold stone cottages around the High Street

  • Georgian and Regency properties on the Court streets

  • Victorian villas along the Bath Road corridor

  • Almshouse-adjacent period stock in the town core

  • Modern estates on the town edges

Local knowledge

Working in Corsham

Recent work nearby

    Landmarks we work around

    • Corsham Court and its parkland
    • The historic High Street and its almshouses
    • The Hungerford Almshouses in the town centre
    • The Pickwick road toward Bath
    • Corsham railway station (on the main line)
    • The stone masonry heritage of the town

    Access & parking

    On the A4 between Chippenham and Bath with a station on the Bath to London main line; the A350 links north to the M4, making it straightforward for materials and plant.

    Pricing notes

    High Street conservation zone compliance, Bath stone sourcing and matching, and town-centre traffic management for site logistics are planned into every Corsham project — priced openly, not discovered mid-build.

    Who lives here

    Owner-occupiers who value the town's stone character, military families connected to the nearby establishments, and commuters on the London line.

    Systems

    Materials & systems we use in Corsham

    The same manufacturer-approved systems we specify across every job, whichever service you need.

    Howdens

    Bath trade account — supply priced into your fixed quote.

    • Howdens Joinery kitchen ranges
    • Trade-price carcasses and doors

    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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