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Timber Extensions in Southville

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 Southville

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

Southville · Timber Extensions

From a recent Southville 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 Southville

What extensions typically look like in Southville

Southville is dominated by Victorian terraces with 8–12m rear gardens, often with a narrow side passage. Most properties are outside the Bristol conservation areas and qualify for PD rights.

Honest note: The descriptions below are generalisations — what's typical or commonly found in Southville, 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

  • Victorian terraces (2-storey)
  • Some larger Victorian semis

Planning & permissions

The planning context in Southville

Most Southville extensions qualify for Permitted Development because the properties are outside the Bristol conservation areas. Tom will tell you on the site visit whether PD applies for your specific extension.

Common extension patterns in Southville

Common Southville extension patterns: 4m single-storey rear extensions on the Victorian terraces, narrow side-return extensions (1.2–1.5m wide × 4m deep) using the side passage. Most side-return extensions need a planning application because they exceed the PD limits for side extensions. Most extensions use timber cladding or render carrier.

Local questions

Southville — common questions

Is Southville inside any Bristol Conservation Area?
No — Southville is outside all Bristol conservation areas. Most Southville extensions qualify for Permitted Development.
My Southville Victorian terrace has a 10m garden — what extension fits?
10m gives you a 4m single-storey rear extension comfortably, with 6m of garden remaining. PD-friendly for a 4m rear extension on an attached house.
Can I extend my Southville property with a side-return?
Yes — side-return extensions are common on Southville's narrow Victorian terrace passages. Most side-returns need a planning application because they exceed the PD limits for side extensions. Bristol City Council typically approves them within 8 weeks.
How much does a Southville timber extension cost?
Southville extensions are typically cheaper than Clifton's. Rough guide: single-storey rear extension on a Victorian terrace — £30,000–£45,000; side-return extension — £25,000–£40,000. Tom gives fixed-price quotes after the site visit.
Are you VAT registered?
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