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

Westfield · BA3Post-industrial Somer Valley district

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Westfield

Extensions, refurbishments and structural improvements across the post-war housing estates of the Somer Valley.

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  • Fixed written quote
  • Fully insured

Westfield grew as the housing district between Radstock and Midsomer Norton, its post-war estates built to house the coalfield workforce and now home to the families and commuters who make the Somer Valley their own. The stock is dominated by solid post-war semis, terraces and bungalows — well-built housing that rewards structural investment, with plot sizes that generally take a rear extension and roofs that often suit dormer loft conversions. Typical work here is whole-home refurbishment, structural extensions and the practical upgrades that bring 1950s and 1960s housing up to modern family standards, all delivered on the same fixed-quote basis as the rest of our Somer Valley coverage.

Loft conversion in Bath by Aspect Builds — new rear dormer and Juliet balcony
Housing stock

Property types in Westfield

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

  • Post-war semi-detached estate housing

  • 1950s-60s terraced streets

  • Bungalows popular with downsizers

  • Detached homes on the higher ground

  • Modern infill on former colliery land

Services

What we do in Westfield

Every service is available across BA3 and the surrounding streets.

Local knowledge

Working in Westfield

Recent work nearby

    Landmarks we work around

    • The Somer Valley between Radstock and Midsomer Norton
    • The former colliery heritage sites
    • Westfield trading estate and the local employment belt
    • The Foxcote and Haydon boundaries
    • The greenway routes toward Radstock
    • The valley-side footpaths and cycle links

    Access & parking

    Served by the A367 corridor between Radstock and Midsomer Norton with buses into Bath in around half an hour; local schools, shops and the trading estate sit within the district itself.

    Pricing notes

    Post-war construction is generally straightforward to assess, so quotes here are among the most predictable we give — the same fixed-price, itemised-quote discipline as everywhere else.

    Who lives here

    Younger families and first-time buyers alongside long-standing Somer Valley households — an area where good value building work is genuinely appreciated.

    Systems

    Materials & systems we use in Westfield

    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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