Our services

With over 20 years working on buildings in Bath and the surrounding area, we have become adept at understanding the unique needs of local property conservation and renovation. We directly employ 23 members of staff and, with the support of our joinery shop, we offer a comprehensive range of services. This ensures that your project, no matter its size, is in safe hands, providing you with peace of mind.

From the initial consultation to liaising with surveyors and local planning authorities, through to the all-important period details and finishing touches, we are able to manage the complete process with exceptional results.

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“Throughout the project we were impressed by Newmans’ attention to detail, particularly period detail, their workmanship, and their flexibility with our evolving requirements.”

Bath Resident

Our work includes

Conservation

We carry out conservation work to buildings with an in-depth understanding of the historical and structural significance of every property we work on. Our conservation work includes:

New build stonework and stone repairs
Specialists in lime mortar, including repairs to existing lime and re-pointing
Stone cleaning and paint removal using environmentally friendly steam cleaning system
Addressing damp issues in both historic and modern buildings
Refurbishment of windows and doors
Ensuring work on listed buildings complies with the appropriate legislative standards

Restoration

Our team of skilled professionals provide complete restoration services from basement vaults to roofs, whether returning a property to its former glory or giving it a modern upgrade. Work includes:

Advice on practical and aesthetic considerations in keeping with your property’s style and age
Restoration of doors, windows and interior fittings
Use of traditional materials
Sensitive cleaning and refurbishment of external façades
Repairs to timber, roofing, plaster, and masonry
Complete property decoration

Extensions

A great deal of care and planning goes into any new extension we undertake, with each project delivered to the highest standards and in harmony with its local environment. Services include:

Liaising with local authorities to meet planning requirements
Building work using a range of materials including timber cladding and natural stone
Electrical wiring and plumbing installations
Consideration of environmental impact for all aspects of construction work
Bespoke joinery construction and fitting
Comprehensive decoration services

Joinery

Since 2015, we have owned our own joinery, led by shop manager Chris, who brings over 30 years of experience crafting bespoke joinery for buildings of all ages and styles. Our services include:

Advice on the most practical and appropriate design for the period of your property
Internal and external doors and windows
Bespoke wardrobes, vanity units and other fitted storage solutions
Construction of timber orangeries and greenhouses
Specialists in the restoration, refurbishment, or replacement of sliding sash windows
Glass fitting with Energlaze and Fineo
Timber restoration and enhancement

Sash window restoration and replacement

We work with glazing firm FINEO to restore old sash windows, fitting new, heat-retaining glazing without changing the frames. Using the latest technology to bring the insulating properties equivalent of triple glazing to its ultra-slim glazing, FINEO retains the authenitic look of timber sash windows while delivering exceptional thermal properties.

Stone cleaning

Our stonemasons are highly skilled in all aspects of working with natural stone including building with ashlar and rubble walls, structural repairs and lime mortars for new builds and historic buildings. Our stone cleaning services include removing paint, calcium sulphate and other dirts from from property façades, stone stairs, landings and more. The techniques we use include Peelaway, a chemical poltice, and the Doff system from Stonehealth that uses a superheated water system to remove paint, biological matter and grime safely and efficiently.

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“The team of carpenters, electricians, plumbers, decorators and ground workers at Newmans worked for almost a year renovating and extending our house. Throughout the process they were polite, courteous and considerate. Now, one year on, and we still appreciate their superb craftsmanship, skill, care and attention to detail.”

Bath Resident