Howdens
Bath trade account — supply priced into your fixed quote.
- Howdens Joinery kitchen ranges
- Trade-price carcasses and doors
Lansdown · BA1Georgian and Regency hilltop
Builders in
Lansdown
Premium renovations, listed building work and heritage refurbishments for Lansdown's elevated Georgian and Regency properties — where expectations are highest.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- Fully insured
Lansdown is Bath at its most architecturally distinguished — sweeping Regency terraces like Lansdown Crescent, the eccentric silhouette of Beckford's Tower on the hill above, substantial Georgian villas, and some of the city's finest period interiors. Work here is never routine. Every project demands rigorous attention to period detail: correctly specified lime renders and mortars, accurate sash window restoration or replacement, period-appropriate internal finishes, and the kind of project management that protects premium properties throughout the build process. Our team is experienced in the Listed Building consent process and conservation officer liaison that many Lansdown properties require before works can proceed.
Property types in Lansdown
What we typically work on here, and what the housing stock means for how the job is specified.
Regency terraces on Lansdown Crescent and its streets (often listed)
Substantial Georgian villas with parkland gardens
Premium period townhouses with original interiors
Converted apartments within listed buildings
Modern detached homes on the hillside edges
What we do in Lansdown
Every service is available across BA1 and the surrounding streets.
Builders in Bath in Lansdown
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kitchen refit in Lansdown
Kitchen fitters in Bath. Designed, supplied, expertly installed.
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extension build in Lansdown
House extensions in Bath. Single, double-storey, wraparound.
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loft conversion in Lansdown
Loft conversions in Bath. Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable.
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house refurbishment in Lansdown
Full house refurbishments in Bath. One PM, whole-house.
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heritage project in Lansdown
Bath heritage. Bath stone, lime mortar, sympathetic repairs.
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new build in Lansdown
Bath's new build contractor. From foundations up.
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stone wall in Lansdown
Bath stone walls. Retaining, boundary, garden.
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garden build in Lansdown
Garden landscaping in Bath. Patios, paving, structural.
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plastering & rendering in Lansdown
Plastering and rendering in Bath. Lime work our specialty.
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painting & decorating in Lansdown
Painting and decorating in Bath. Prepped properly, finished to last.
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maintenance visit in Lansdown
Property maintenance in Bath. Planned and responsive.
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window installation in Lansdown
Windows installer in Bath. UPVC, aluminium, timber.
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bathroom refit in Lansdown
Bathroom installers in Bath. Luxury refits and wetrooms.
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Working in Lansdown
Recent work nearby
Landmarks we work around
- Lansdown Crescent
- Beckford's Tower
- Bath Racecourse
- Lansdown Golf Club
- The hilltop views back over the city
- The Georgian and Regency villa streets
Access & parking
Lansdown sits above the city off the A4187 Lansdown Road, with buses up the hill from the centre. Access for scaffolding and materials on the crescents is arranged in advance around resident parking.
Pricing notes
Listed Building consent management, conservation officer liaison and premium-site logistics — including property protection protocols — are standard at this level of work, and they are reflected in the programme and the fixed quote, not hidden in it.
Who lives here
Affluent owner-occupiers of listed Georgian and Regency properties, plus downsizers in the villas — clients who expect the same standards they would insist on in Bath itself.
Materials & systems we use in Lansdown
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
- BA12 jobs nearbyCentral BathBath's historic centre — Grade I and II listed Georgian terraces, ashlar stone and conservation consent on almost every street.MostlyGrade I and Grade II listed Georgian townhousesView area
- BA1WestonWest Bath's extension-friendly family belt — Edwardian semis, inter-war bungalows and post-war homes around the old village.MostlyEdwardian semi-detached family homesView area
- BA2Oldfield ParkBath's dense Victorian terrace grid around Moorland Road — the space-maximisation heart of the city.MostlyVictorian two-up two-down terracesView area
