Trades and services in Southend-on-Sea
545 businesses are listed in Southend-on-Sea across 31 trades and services. The biggest groups are builders, electricians and plumbers. The busiest postcode districts are SS2, SS1 and ME9. None manages its own profile yet: the details come from public records.
- Businesses listed
- 545
- Trades and services
- 31
- Run their own profile
- 0
- Busiest district
- SS2
Figures from GotAPal's listings, updated 17 October 2026.
Trades in Southend-on-Sea
293 trade businesses in 24 trades. The most listed in Southend-on-Sea are builders (43), electricians (37) and plumbers (23). For one-off jobs, ask about qualifications and insurance, and get more than one quote.
Services in Southend-on-Sea
45 service businesses in 7 services. The most listed in Southend-on-Sea are removal companies (15), skip hire firms (9) and cleaners (7). For jobs that come round again, ask what each visit includes, how often they come and what it costs per visit.
Where in Southend-on-Sea
The busiest postcode districts for listings. SS2 has the most, with 27. Choose one to see the businesses there.
Towns near Southend-on-Sea
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 Southend-on-Sea businesses here do most.
Questions about Southend-on-Sea
How many trades and services are listed in Southend-on-Sea?
545 businesses in 31 trades and services are listed in Southend-on-Sea on GotAPal. The biggest groups are builders (43), electricians (37), plumbers (23), landscape designers (20) and roofers (20).
Which parts of Southend-on-Sea are they in?
By postcode district: SS2 (27), SS1 (19), ME9 (7), ME19 (6), CM3 (5) and ME10 (5).
Do any Southend-on-Sea businesses manage their own GotAPal profile?
Not yet. Every Southend-on-Sea listing comes from public records. A business can claim its profile free to manage its own details.
Which towns near Southend-on-Sea also have trades listed?
The nearest are Canvey Island, Chatham, Leigh-on-Sea, Rochester and Sheerness.
Is it free to find a local business in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?
No Southend-on-Sea business runs its own profile yet. Find your listing, claim it free and add your services, photos and the areas you cover. No lead fees, no commission.