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Tradespeople in Colchester

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Colchester tradespeople

Empire Electrical Innovations Ltd

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Brightlingsea, Bures, Manningtree and surrounding areas

Empire Electrical Innovations Ltd. is a well-established company that has been providing a wide range ...

Services & skills:
  • TV, Aerial & Satellite Installation / Repair
  • Sockets, Switches & Fittings
  • Electrical Installation / Testing
  • Air Conditioning / Refrigeration / Ventilation
  • Storage Heating / Electric Heaters
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1ST Fix Plumbing And Heating Services

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Brightlingsea, Bures, Manningtree and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Plumbing Services
  • Bathrooms
  • Plumbing Repair & Maintenance
  • Bathroom Refurbishment / Remodelling
  • Wet Room Installation
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Luca Electrical

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Manningtree, Brightlingsea, Bures and surrounding areas

Luca Electrical are Electricians providing services including and covering a 30 mile radius of Colchester, ...

Services & skills:
  • Electric Shower Installation
  • Internal Lighting
  • Electrical Installation / Testing
  • Electric Oven / Hob / Range
  • External Lighting / Garden Lighting
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LEX Building Services Ltd

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Manningtree, Brightlingsea, Bures and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Fitted Kitchens
  • Fascias, Soffits & Cladding
  • Wet Room Installation
  • Power Showers & Pump
  • Sinks
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Luca Electrical

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Manningtree, Brightlingsea, Bures and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Sockets, Switches & Fittings
  • Electric Shower Installation
  • Internal Lighting
  • Electrical Installation / Testing
  • Electric Fire Installation
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Gablehip Roofing Ltd

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Manningtree, Brightlingsea, Bures and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Flat Roofers
  • Fascias, Soffits & Cladding
  • Leadwork
  • Thatched Roof Repair
  • Conservatory Roof Conversions
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JDS Roofing

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Manningtree, Brightlingsea, Bures and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Guttering & Rainwater Pipe
  • Chimneys Installation / Repair
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Lawlors Paving Services

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Brightlingsea, Manningtree, Bures and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Conservatories
  • Pointing / Repointing
  • Stonework / Stone Cladding / Stone & Brick Restoration
  • Garden Office Builders
  • Pest Control
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Temp Tech Roofing

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Bures, Halstead, Braintree and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Leadwork
  • Thatched Roof Repair
  • Warm Roof Construction
  • Chimney Removal
  • Fascia / Soffits Repair
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L Marshall Contractors Ltd

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Colchester, Witham, Maldon, Braintree and surrounding areas

L Marshall Contractors Ltd are Driveway Specialist providing services including and covering a 40 mile ...

Services & skills:
  • Driveways
  • Pointing / Repointing
  • Stonework / Stone Cladding / Stone & Brick Restoration
  • Underpinning / Piling / Foundations / Concreting
  • Gardening Services
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DC Landscapes & Fencing Ltd

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Clacton On Sea, Frinton On Sea, Walton On The Naze, Colchester and surrounding areas

Dc Landscapes & Fencing Ltd are providing services including and covering a 30 mile radius of Clacton ...

Services & skills:
  • Architects & Surveyors
  • Home Insulation
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • House Extension Builders
  • Garden Office Builders
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Rcoote&son

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Brandon, Sudbury, Bures, Halstead and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Gardening Services
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Beautiful Brickwork

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Halstead, Braintree, Colchester, Bures and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Architects & Surveyors
  • Home Insulation
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • House Extension Builders
  • Underpinning / Piling / Foundations / Concreting
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M C Home Improvements

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Clacton On Sea, Colchester, Brightlingsea, Frinton On Sea and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Kitchens
  • Plumbing Services
  • Fitted Kitchens
  • Kitchen Worktops
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M C Home Renovations Ltd

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Clacton On Sea, Colchester, Brightlingsea, Frinton On Sea and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Plumbing Services
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D C General Builders Ltd

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Clacton On Sea, Colchester, Brightlingsea, Frinton On Sea and surrounding areas

Based in Clacton On Sea. Covering Essex and Greater London

Services & skills:
  • Bricklaying

Domestic work covered

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Redtop Costruction

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Witham, Maldon, Colchester, Braintree and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Asbestos Removal, Surveys & Testing
  • Architects & Surveyors
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • House Extension Builders
  • Garage Builders
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Totalprotect Ltd

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Witham, Maldon, Colchester, Braintree and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Handyperson
  • Removals
  • Solar Panel Installation
  • Cleaners
  • Floor Sanding & Finishing
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K.W Exterior Renovations Ltd

Tradesperson in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Covering Witham, Maldon, Colchester, Braintree and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Guttering & Rainwater Pipe
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Chimneys Installation / Repair
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Past Jobs Posted / Projects

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Plumbing Services – Colchester

Plumbers

Need new toilet and pedestal

Plumbing Services – Colchester

Need toilet repair replace cistern flush

Colchester Areas

  • Old Heath
  • Berechurch
  • Layer de la Haye
  • Lexden
  • Fordham Heath
  • Stanway
  • Greenstead
  • Highwoods
  • St Johns
  • Myland
  • Boxted
  • Braiswick
  • Tiptree
  • Kelvedon
  • West Mersea
  • Peldon
  • Rowhedge
  • Coggeshall
  • Earls Colne
  • Marks Tey
  • Great Tey
  • Chappel
  • White Colne
  • Wakes Colne
  • Fordham
  • Copford
  • West Bergholt
  • Great Horkesley
  • Wormingford
  • Nayland
  • Stoke-by-Nayland
  • Polstead
  • Brightlingsea
  • Wivenhoe
  • Great Bentley
  • Alresford

Find a Trusted Tradesperson in Colchester

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Reliable Services from Skilled Tradespeople in Colchester

Our network of tradesmen covers a wide range of services. Common tasks tradespeople undertake include:

  • General handyman/odd-jobs around the home
     
  • Full room renovations, extensions, refurbishments
     
  • Plumbing, electrical, heating, roofing, flooring work
     
  • Carpentry, joinery, tiling, decorating
     
  • Garden and exterior works: landscaping, fencing, driveways
     
  • Maintenance, repairs, and service calls
     
  • Small build-projects, out-buildings, loft or cellar conversions
     
  • Any trade-specific jobs you need — and coordination of multiple trades if required

Average Tradesperson Costs in Colchester

Hiring a skilled tradesperson in Colchester typically costs around £25-£45 per hour, or £200-£300 per day, depending on the trade, region, job complexity and materials involved. Day-rates and hourly-rates can vary significantly by trade and demand.

Most homeowners can expect:

  • Hourly rate: ~ £25-£45 per hour (depending on the trade and region).
     
  • Day rate: ~ £200-£300 per day for standard skilled work (could be higher in London/SE).
     
  • Fixed or project-based quotes are common for larger jobs (refurbishments, full room builds, extensions) rather than simply hourly.
     
  • Materials & subcontracted trades often add to cost — verify what the quote covers.

To get the best value, compare quotes from several tradesmen and tradeswomen in Colchester, clarify what the job includes (labour only vs materials) and choose one whose scope and price align with your budget and schedule.

Example Prices for Common Tradesperson Jobs in Colchester

Here’s a helpful guide of typical jobs and costs. Prices will vary widely by trade type, materials, job size and region — treat these as broad averages.

Service / Trade

Average Cost

Handyperson (odd-jobs, 3-4 hrs)

~ £90-£180 (3-4 hours at ~£25-£45/hr)

Skilled tradesman (standard day work)

~ £200-£300 per day depending on trade and region

Small refurbishment (single room)

~ £3,000-£8,000 depending on scope and finishes

Medium room renovation (walls, floor, joinery)

~ £6,000-£12,000

Full house refurbishment (multi rooms)

~ £20,000-£60,000+ depending on property size

Specific trade job (e.g., electrical, plumbing)

Hourly ~£30-£60, day-rate ~£250-£400

Tradesman materials-only units

Varies widely – ask for detailed breakdown

Emergency/travel /after-hours work

Often hourly £40-£80+ depending on trade and time

 

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How to Choose the Right Tradesman in Colchester

Before hiring a tradesman or a team of tradesmen, it’s wise to consider:

  • Read client reviews – See how previous clients rated their reliability, workmanship, communication and clean-up.
     
  • Check credentials – While not all trades legally require certification, look for experience, insurance, references, and relevant trade body memberships.
     
  • Compare multiple written quotes – Get at least three quotes to compare cost, scope (labour, materials, trades included), timeframe and payment terms.
     
  • Inspect the quote’s detail – What’s included/excluded: materials, prep work, waste removal, access, scaffolding, finishes?
     
  • Ask about sub-trades & coordination – For larger jobs, you may need a tradesman who can manage or coordinate other trades (electricians, plumbers, plasterers).
     
  • Check for hidden costs – Access difficulties, structural surprises, late finishes, hidden trades may add up.
     
  • Beware very low quotes – If a quote is far below averages, ensure you understand what’s being omitted (quality, materials, finishing, warranty).
     
  • Align the skills with job type – A general handyman is fine for small tasks; larger projects often require specialist tradesmen or a builder/trades-contractor.
     
  • Check timelines & clean-up – Good tradesmen minimise disruption, leave the site tidy and finish on budget/time.

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