# Trusted tradesmen in Husbands Bosworth > We can put you in touch with the electrician, plumber, plasterer and carpenter we trust for jobs in Husbands Bosworth, about six miles west of Market Harborough on the A4304. Most of the village is a conservation area with many larger 18th and 19th-century houses, so period details and old ceilings are common. Message us on WhatsApp and we pass your job on; we are not paid for recommendations. Source: Kuote, Market Harborough trades (https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/areas/husbands-bosworth/). Updated 2026-11-11. Need tradesmen in Husbands Bosworth? We're a Market Harborough family who renovated our own house, and we recommend one person per trade: the electrician, plumber, plasterer and carpenter we used and trust. Husbands Bosworth is about 5.9 miles from Market Harborough as the crow flies, along the A4304. Send us a WhatsApp message and we'll pass your job to the right person, whether you need an electrician, plumber, plasterer or carpenter in Husbands Bosworth. We're not paid for recommendations. We just pass you to people we trust. ## What Husbands Bosworth is like Husbands Bosworth sits on the A4304 roughly halfway between Market Harborough and Lutterworth: Harborough District Council's settlement profile puts it six miles west of the town and six miles east of the M1 and Lutterworth. It had 1,461 residents in the 2021 census, a rise of a little over 300 since 2011. North of the village, the Grand Union Canal passes through the 1,166-yard Husbands Bosworth tunnel. ### The conservation area The Husbands Bosworth Conservation Area was designated in 1987 and its boundary revised in 2007. It covers most of the village, with an extension eastwards to take in Bosworth Hall, which is listed Grade II*, its grounds and the Roman Catholic church within them. The council's description is a good summary of what the village feels like. Away from the High Street the layout looks jumbled, but within it are "gems" of individual buildings and spaces, with Honeypot Lane and Church Street singled out as particularly attractive. The buildings are diverse, with many larger 18th and 19th-century properties mixed in with more modest ones. HeritageCheck counts 22 listed buildings in the conservation area, three of them Grade II*. The parish's neighbourhood plan work includes its own design guide and codes, which is worth a look if you are planning anything visible from the street. ## Typical jobs for tradesmen in Husbands Bosworth The number of larger period houses shapes the work here. ### Period ceilings and walls Houses of the 18th and 19th centuries were typically built with lath and plaster ceilings and lime-plastered walls. Where they survive, they can often be repaired rather than replaced, which keeps the character and the cornicing. Our guides to [lime plaster in old houses](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/guides/lime-plaster-old-houses/) and [ceiling plastering costs](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/prices/ceiling-plastering-cost-market-harborough/) explain the options, and [skimming vs replastering](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/guides/skimming-vs-replastering/) helps you decide how far to go. ### Joinery Period houses tend to have tall skirtings, panelled doors and original architraves. A good carpenter can repair, match or reproduce profiles rather than fitting modern stock. See [hanging doors in old houses](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/guides/hanging-doors-in-old-houses/) and the [skirting boards cost guide](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/prices/skirting-boards-cost-market-harborough/). ### Electrics and heating in larger houses Bigger, older houses often have wiring and heating that have been extended many times. A planned [rewire](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/prices/house-rewire-cost-market-harborough/) or an [EICR](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/prices/eicr-cost-market-harborough/) first is sensible, and [radiator replacement](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/prices/radiator-replacement-cost-market-harborough/) is a common job. Boiler work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer; see [plumber or gas engineer?](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/guides/plumber-or-gas-engineer/) ### Permission first Changes to a listed building's character, inside or out, need listed building consent. In the conservation area some external changes need planning permission and most tree work needs six weeks' notice to the council. Our [conservation area guide](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/guides/renovating-in-a-conservation-area-market-harborough/) covers the basics. ## The four trades we can connect you with - **Electrician in Husbands Bosworth:** notifiable work done by a scheme-registered electrician (NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA or Stroma) or signed off under Part P. See our [electricians page](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/electricians/). - **Plumber in Husbands Bosworth:** bathrooms, radiators, leaks and taps. See [plumbers](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/plumbers/). - **Plasterer in Husbands Bosworth:** lath and plaster repairs, skimming and ceilings. See [plasterers](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/plasterers/). - **Carpenter in Husbands Bosworth:** doors, skirting, staircases and fitted storage. See [carpenters](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/carpenters/). Message us on WhatsApp: https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/go/any ## Travel from Market Harborough Husbands Bosworth is about six miles out, a straightforward run along the A4304. Our tradespeople can usually consider jobs here, though small jobs may need some flexibility on dates. Beyond it, [Lutterworth](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/areas/lutterworth/) depends more on their availability. ## How it works Message us with the job, your street and some photos. We pass it on, the tradesperson contacts you, and the exact price comes from their quote. Nearby, we also cover [Theddingworth](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/areas/theddingworth/), [Lubenham](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/areas/lubenham/) and [Clipston](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/areas/clipston/). Message us on WhatsApp: https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/go/any ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Husbands Bosworth a conservation area? Most of it is. The Husbands Bosworth Conservation Area was designated in 1987 and revised in 2007. It covers most of the village and extends east to include Bosworth Hall, its grounds and the Roman Catholic church. There are around 22 listed buildings inside it, so check with Harborough District Council before external changes. ### Can lath and plaster ceilings be repaired? Often, yes. If the laths are sound and the plaster is still keyed to them, cracks and loose areas can be secured and patched, sometimes with lime, keeping original cornicing. Where large areas have failed, overboarding or replacement may be better. A plasterer should assess it in person, and any old textured coating should be tested for asbestos first. ### How far is Husbands Bosworth from Market Harborough? About six miles west, along the A4304. Harborough District Council's settlement profile describes it as six miles from Market Harborough and six miles from the M1 and Lutterworth. For our tradespeople it is within reach, though smaller jobs may be grouped with other work to make the trip worthwhile. ### Who can work on my boiler? Only a Gas Safe registered engineer can legally install, service or repair a gas boiler or any other gas appliance. Some plumbers are also Gas Safe registered, but many are not, so always ask to see their Gas Safe ID card. If you smell gas, leave the property and call 0800 111 999. ### Do I need consent to replace doors in a listed house? Usually, yes, if the doors are original or contribute to the building's character. Listed building consent covers internal features as well as the outside. Repairing existing doors like for like is often acceptable without consent, but always check with Harborough District Council's conservation officer first, because unauthorised works to a listed building are a criminal offence. ## Sources - [Husbands Bosworth Conservation Area (Harborough District Council)](https://www.harborough.gov.uk/directory_record/1264/husbands_bosworth_conservation_area) - [Husbands Bosworth Conservation Area map (Harborough District Council)](https://www.harborough.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/1635/husbands_bosworth_conservation_area_mappdf.pdf) - [Husbands Bosworth draft settlement profile (Harborough District Council)](https://www.harborough.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/948/husbands_bosworth_-_draft_settlement_profile_01_15pdf) - [Husbands Bosworth design guide and codes (Harborough District Council)](https://www.harborough.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/9919/appendix_1_design_guide_and_codes.pdf) - [Husbands Bosworth housing needs assessment (Harborough District Council)](https://www.harborough.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/9914/appendix_3_housing_needs_assessment.pdf) - [Listed buildings in Husbands Bosworth Conservation Area (HeritageCheck)](https://heritagecheck.co.uk/conservation-area/husbands-bosworth/listed-buildings) - [Husbands Bosworth (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Husbands_Bosworth) - [Husbands Bosworth Parish Council](https://husbands-bosworth.parish.uk/)