Trades and services in Colchester
406 businesses are listed in Colchester across 30 trades and services. The biggest groups are builders, electricians and handymen. The busiest postcode districts are CO6, CO4 and CO7. 1 manages its own profile on GotAPal.
- Businesses listed
- 406
- Trades and services
- 30
- Run their own profile
- 1
- Busiest district
- CO6
Figures from GotAPal's listings, updated 16 October 2026.
Trades in Colchester
277 trade businesses in 21 trades. The most listed in Colchester are builders (67), electricians (31) and handymen (29). For one-off jobs, ask about qualifications and insurance, and get more than one quote.
Services in Colchester
48 service businesses in 9 services. The most listed in Colchester are cleaners (21), pest control firms (7) and removal companies (5). For jobs that come round again, ask what each visit includes, how often they come and what it costs per visit.
Colchester businesses that run their own profile
This business has claimed its GotAPal listing, so the details, services and photos come from the business itself.
- Lighting Electrical Experts Ltd✓ Claimed
Trusted electricians and EV charger specialists serving Colchester and Essex
More Colchester profiles to look at
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What people look for in Colchester
The Colchester searches that most often bring people to GotAPal from Google.
Where in Colchester
The busiest postcode districts for listings. CO6 has the most, with 42. Choose one to see the businesses there.
Towns near Colchester
Many businesses cover more than one town. These are the nearest with their own GotAPal page.
Before you hire: cost guides
UK price guides for the jobs Colchester businesses here do most.
Questions about Colchester
How many trades and services are listed in Colchester?
406 businesses in 30 trades and services are listed in Colchester on GotAPal. The biggest groups are builders (67), electricians (31), handymen (29), plumbers (27) and car mechanics (21).
Which parts of Colchester are they in?
By postcode district: CO6 (42), CO4 (34), CO7 (31), CO5 (27), CO2 (20) and CO3 (20).
Do any Colchester businesses manage their own GotAPal profile?
Yes. 1 has claimed its profile, so the details, photos and services come from the business. The rest are listed from public records.
Which towns near Colchester also have trades listed?
The nearest are Witham, Maldon, Clacton-on-Sea, Halstead and Sudbury.
Is it free to find a local business in Colchester on GotAPal?
Yes. Contacting a business and posting a job are free, and GotAPal charges no lead fees or commission to either side. GotAPal doesn't vet the businesses it lists, so check insurance and qualifications before you hire.
Run a business in Colchester?
1 Colchester business already runs its own profile. Find your listing, claim it free and add your services, photos and the areas you cover. No lead fees, no commission.