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Timber Extensions in Bathwick

Timber frame extensions — typically cheaper and faster than traditional blockwork, with the same building-regs compliance. TM Carpentry handles the structural carpentry side: frame, roof structure, sheathing and external cladding. Building regs apply regardless of construction method, and Bath has a lot of conservation-area properties where permitted-development rights don't apply. Available across Bath, Bristol and Keynsham — see the areas covered for specific neighbourhoods.

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What's included

What's included

Every timber extensions job covers the items below — always. The exact specification depends on your space and what you want it to do.

  • Timber frame construction

  • Roof structure (cut and truss)

  • Sheathing and breathable membrane

  • External cladding or render carrier

  • Internal studwork and first-fix carpentry

  • Coordination with bricklayer / groundworker trades

A real job

Recent timber extension project in Bathwick

Completed timber-frame extension with cedar cladding, bi-fold doors and a paved terrace

Bathwick · Timber Extensions

From a recent Bathwick job — a rear kitchen extension or side-return addition built on a timber frame. [Real project story placeholder. Replace with the specific job: the customer, what they wanted, what was tricky about the site, how it turned out. The photo shows a completed timber-frame extension with cedar cladding and bi-fold doors.]

About Bathwick

What extensions typically look like in Bathwick

Bathwick is dominated by Georgian terraces (late 1700s to early 1800s) on Sydney Buildings, Bathwick Hill, and the streets near the River Avon. Most properties are Grade II listed and sit inside the Bath World Heritage Site and Bath Conservation Area. Rear gardens are typically small (5–8m deep).

Honest note: The descriptions below are generalisations — what's typical or commonly found in Bathwick, based on the area's documented housing stock. Every property is different, so Tom will always confirm what's actually there on the site visit before quoting.

Typical property types

  • Georgian terraces (3-storey, 4-storey)
  • Grade II listed houses
  • Bath-stone-fronted villas

Planning & permissions

The planning context in Bathwick

Most Bathwick properties are Grade II listed and inside the Bath World Heritage Site and Bath Conservation Area. Almost every Bathwick extension needs a full planning application with B&NES, plus Listed Building Consent. Permitted Development rights are heavily restricted in the Conservation Area. Tom will tell you what's needed on the site visit — most Bathwick jobs go through B&NES Conservation Officer review.

Common extension patterns in Bathwick

Common Bathwick extension patterns: 3m single-storey rear extensions (sized to fit the small rear gardens without overpowering the original Georgian facade), occasional side-return extensions on the wider Victorian semi sections of Bathwick, and (rarely) two-storey rear extensions on the larger Georgian villas. Bath stone cladding is rare but used where neighbours have Bath stone rear elevations; most Bathwick extensions use timber cladding (larch or cedar) or render carrier. Building Regs apply to all extensions — most need a structural engineer for foundation design on the original stonework.

Local questions

Bathwick — common questions

My Bathwick property is Grade II listed — can I extend it?
Yes — Listed Building Consent is required for any extension to a Grade II listed property, and most Bathwick jobs need both a planning application and LBC. Tom works with a planning consultant who handles both, and we work with heritage architects for the more sensitive jobs (extending a listed Georgian terrace in a visible position). B&NES standard applications take 8–13 weeks.
My Bathwick Georgian terrace has a 6m garden — how much extension is possible?
6m gives you a 3m single-storey rear extension comfortably, with 3m of garden remaining. Anything bigger (4m+, two-storey) starts to overpower the original Georgian facade and will face Conservation Officer resistance. Tom will tell you what's likely to be approved on the site visit.
Will my Bathwick extension need Bath stone cladding?
Not usually — most Bathwick extensions use timber cladding (larch or cedar) or render carrier to match the more modern rear extensions on the street. Bath stone cladding is rare and only used where the original building has Bath stone rear elevations. Tom will tell you what's typical on your street.
How long does a Bathwick planning application take?
B&NES standard applications take 8–13 weeks. Listed Building Consent runs in parallel. Conservation Officer review is part of the process and adds time — most Bathwick jobs need 2–4 weeks of pre-application discussion before the formal application.
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No — below the threshold. Quotes are VAT-free.

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Our step by step process

Our step by step process

Every job follows the same six stages. Some are quicker, some are slower — but the order and what to expect at each point is fixed, so you're never wondering what's happening.

  1. 01

    Planning conversation

    Conservation area? Listed building? Permitted development likely to apply? We confirm before any drawings.

  2. 02

    Architect drawings

    If planning is needed, an architect produces the drawings for the application. If permitted development, drawings go straight to building regs.

  3. 03

    Quote and frame order

    Fixed-price quote for our scope. Factory frame order placed once drawings are signed off — 4–8 week lead time.

  4. 04

    Foundations and groundworks

    Excavation, footings, slab. Usually a separate contractor; we coordinate the schedule.

  5. 05

    Frame raised

    Pre-made timber frame delivered and erected on site, typically in a single day.

  6. 06

    Roof, sheathing, externals

    Roof structure fitted, walls sheathed, breathable membrane and external cladding applied.

  7. 07

    Internals

    Studwork, insulation, first-fix for services. Plasterboard and finishes follow.

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Completed timber-frame extension with cedar cladding and bi-fold doors opening onto a terrace