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Bath trade account — supply priced into your fixed quote.
- Howdens Joinery kitchen ranges
- Trade-price carcasses and doors
Frome · BA11Independent market town
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Frome
Period property renovations, terraced hillside extensions and heritage building conversions for one of Somerset's most distinctive market towns.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- Fully insured
Frome's reputation as one of the country's most creative small towns is matched by a genuinely distinctive building stock — steeply terraced streets like Trinity and Catherine Hill, Georgian townhouses around the centre, and a growing number of former industrial and commercial buildings being converted into homes and studios. The terrain alone demands experience: sloped-site excavation, retaining structures and party-wall assessments on tightly packed terraces are a regular part of our work here. We bring that same structural rigour to full home renovations and conversions for the town's steadily growing community of homeowner-investors.
Property types in Frome
What we typically work on here, and what the housing stock means for how the job is specified.
Steeply terraced period housing around Trinity and Catherine Hill
Georgian townhouses around the town centre
Former industrial and commercial buildings converted to homes and studios
Period cottages on the hillside streets
Modern estates on the town edges
What we do in Frome
Every service is available across BA11 and the surrounding streets.
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kitchen refit in Frome
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extension build in Frome
House extensions in Bath. Single, double-storey, wraparound.
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loft conversion in Frome
Loft conversions in Bath. Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable.
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house refurbishment in Frome
Full house refurbishments in Bath. One PM, whole-house.
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heritage project in Frome
Bath heritage. Bath stone, lime mortar, sympathetic repairs.
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new build in Frome
Bath's new build contractor. From foundations up.
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stone wall in Frome
Bath stone walls. Retaining, boundary, garden.
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garden build in Frome
Garden landscaping in Bath. Patios, paving, structural.
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plastering & rendering in Frome
Plastering and rendering in Bath. Lime work our specialty.
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painting & decorating in Frome
Painting and decorating in Bath. Prepped properly, finished to last.
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maintenance visit in Frome
Property maintenance in Bath. Planned and responsive.
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window installation in Frome
Windows installer in Bath. UPVC, aluminium, timber.
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bathroom refit in Frome
Bathroom installers in Bath. Luxury refits and wetrooms.
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Working in Frome
Recent work nearby
- Garage conversion in Frome — full case study on our Projects page
Landmarks we work around
- Catherine Hill and the independent quarter
- Trinity Street and the steep terrace lanes
- The Frome Festival and market scene
- The historic Cheap Street with its water channel
- Frome railway station on the Bath line
- The wool and textile heritage in the town fabric
Access & parking
On the A361 and A362, with its own station on the line into Bath and Weymouth; Bath is a straightforward drive over the A36, and the town sits within easy reach of both Bath and the Somer Valley.
Pricing notes
Steep terraced-street access, retaining wall construction on sloped plots and former commercial or industrial building conversions are all managed within our standard project scope — the terrain is priced in from the first visit.
Who lives here
The town's well-documented community of independent makers, families and homeowner-investors — a market town with an unusually young, renovation-minded population.
Materials & systems we use in Frome
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.
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