16 PROPERTIES ACROSS ESSEX
Contractor Accommodation in Essex
Need beds for a crew in Essex and nothing on the usual sites fits? We hold whole properties from Colchester to Harlow, across the East of England, and we source what we do not already hold. Whatever the headcount, a week or a year, with Chelmsford among the work nearby.

- 18Projects on site now
- 16Properties in Essex
- 17Towns covered
Search stays in Essex
Prices shown are estimates. Your confirmed rate is provided in your quote.
Where our Essex properties are
We hold 16 properties across Essex in 8 towns.
- Colchester, 7 properties.
- Chelmsford, 2 properties.
- Chigwell, 2 properties.
- Braintree, 1 property.
- Brentwood, 1 property.
We also source in Burnham on Crouch, Castle Point, Epping Forest, Hockley, Maldon, Rochford, Tendring, Thurrock and Uttlesford.
Parking, because vans matter
8 of our 16 Essex properties name parking. Tell us how many vehicles you are bringing and we will filter to the ones that can take them.
What the stock is
9 houses and 6 apartments. 3 have four bedrooms or more, the largest has 6. Nightly from-prices run £80 to £282.
Contractor demand in Essex
18 projects worth more than £10m are on site now across Essex. Source: Property Market Intel, August 2026.
Chelmsford
11 projects worth more than £10m on site now in Chelmsford. Source: Property Market Intel, August 2026.
Colchester
7 projects worth more than £10m on site now in Colchester. Source: Property Market Intel, August 2026.
Accommodation costs in Essex
Rates are fixed and include utilities, broadband, council tax and weekly housekeeping. Stays of four weeks or more are lower, so ask for a long-stay quote.
Why Choose Trade Stays in Essex
Built for teams working away: the right property, in the right place, to the right spec, without the admin.
Get a shortlistShortlist Within 24 Hours
One enquiry gets you a shortlist matched to your site, your spec and your parking, within 24 hours.
A Dedicated Account Manager
Every booking gets one, whatever the size. Someone who knows your sites and your crews.
One Supplier, Not Twelve Landlords
Your contract is with us. When something needs fixing it is ours to sort, not a conversation with the property owner.
Built for Long Stays
Average stay with us is 33 days. Hotels price that badly and short-stay platforms are not built for it.
Specialised for major projects
We understand the logistics of a site team. Parking for vans, properties chosen for the commute rather than the postcode, cleaning scheduled around shift patterns, and crews kept close together when they are split across more than one property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking contractor accommodation in Essex.
We hold 16 properties across Essex in 8 towns, with 7 in Colchester, 2 in Chelmsford, 2 in Chigwell, 1 in Braintree and 1 in Brentwood. We also source in Burnham on Crouch, Castle Point, Epping Forest, Hockley, Maldon, Rochford, Tendring, Thurrock and Uttlesford.








