Welcome to Backhouse Solicitors
We are a family-owned firm of specialist, problem-solving solicitors based in Chelmsford, Essex. Our experienced team offer expert help and advice to companies and individuals across Essex, London and surrounding areas, in all aspects of law. We are a growing firm, focused on your needs.
Visiting a solicitor can be a daunting experience, particularly if you’ve never done it before. We want to change that. Our aim is to make your visit as stress-free as possible. By arranging a free initial consultation, we can discuss your case and needs, all while giving you the chance to get to know us. At Backhouse Solicitors, we believe the best way to achieve the desired results is by working together.
Our expert team of solicitors can help you with a wide range of legal issues, including:
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Excellent firm. Highly efficient team. Robert and Ben had excellent communication at all stages of the conveyancing process. If Robert was away on leave, Ben took over seamlessly to ensure there were no delays. Made a stressful process easy!
Louise Birke
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Thanks Sarina for your help recently regarding an employment matter. I gained a lot of clarity and have a better understanding of my situation.
Shell D
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I am now on my second dealing with Tina at Backhouse and would highly recommend her services to anyone needing legal advice and help. Knowledge, professionalism, attention to detail, timliness and communication are just a few of the qualities which set her apart and I would not hesitate to use her... and Backhouse again in the future.read more
Dominic Foley
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Refreshing experience with a solicitors! Megan and Melanie were both excellent. I would always receive same day replies, they were helpful and friendly and I always felt like they were on my side. I used them for both the sale and purchase of a property and would 100% recommend them.
Ellie
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Extremely efficient service received from Catie Edwards and her team in completing our conveyancing. Any queries we had were answered quickly and all the work completed quickly.
Darren Longhurst
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Excellent experience purchasing my home. Amazing service from Catie and Team. Communication and ease of complicated paperwork. For something that is normally so stressful it couldn't have been easier. I can't recommend Backhouse enough. Will return for any other legal matters.
Tracy Deighton
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No hesitation in recommending Alfie Lake, Lucy and the team who looked after our conveyancing in a slick professional manner. Attentive and polite during challenging house market conditions. Well done Backhouse.
Paul Williams
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Very high standard of providing legal services of property purchase. Melanie and Megan are very responsible with super high effectiveness of their work. Highly recommended to use their legal services.
Adrian Ethan
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Polite, friendly and professional.
david Islip
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Backhouse Solicitors were known to myself and was a natural choice for representing my interest in selling and purchasing a house. I was introduced to Alfie Lake for this purpose. I can not speak highly enough of Alfie. The purchase of the new house was straightforward. However, the sale was a... different matter. Alfie took command of the situation and guided me through the minefield set before me. He ensured I fully understood what was being asked along with making suggestions on the approach that should be taken. The communication from Alfie or his team was brilliant and I was kept informed at all times. Even down to an hour by hour situation at the close of the transaction.I can not fault the service that I was given and do not have any hesitation to recommend Alfie Lake or Backhouse Solicitors if you looking to move house. A great service from a solicitors that care about their clients.Many thanks Alfie a great piece of work on my behalf.John Pennickread more
John Pennick
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Brilliant service. Very knowledgeable. I had the pleasure of being advised by Sarina. Thanks very much.
Aleja Isip
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We used Backhouse for both selling our house and for purchasing our new home. Sarah Smith dealt with our case and was extremely efficient and helpful, keeping us up to date with each step. The whole process was stress free. We knew what the cost would be at the beginning, so we had no surprises at... the end. I thought the service excellent, the cost reasonable and great value for money. I would definitely recommend BACKHOUSE to my friends and family.Thank you.read more
Karen Mclean
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Great service from start to finish, Mel and Megan were great. Many thanks
James Harvey
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Liz and Ben were absolutely amazing to work with. They were proactive at all parts of the house sale and house purchase process. I don't live near Chelmsford and it still worked like clockwork. I would highly recommend to use them again and recommend all my family and friends.
Beverley Beasley
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Backhouse managed our recent home move from start to finish. Sarah and team were absolutely fantastic, kept us informed throughout and offered their expertise and advice along the way.We felt in safe hands from the moment we met them and would recommend them without hesitation to friends & family.
Richard Keenan-Heard
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Excellent conveyancing service from Catie. Never had to chase anything - everything was done when it was promised. Very efficient communication behind the scenes with the housing developer and mortgage company. First time buyer and felt in safe hands. Smooth and fast process - highly... recommended.read more
Matthew Walden
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Very helpful throughout.
Jan Fergin
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How terribly rude of me for not sharing sooner, we worked with Rob, Kerry and Liz mid 22-October 22 having had a previously appointed practise lead us down a dead end for 6 months.Totally seamless and personable service from start to finish and we kept the challenges coming. Putting up with the... endless calls and moving of the goalposts was never to much trouble, we also ended up exchanging and completing on the same day. Wild !! Would 100% recommend and will be instructing on our wills when time permitsread more
Mel Meader
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Excellent service from Minal. She is very good at what she does.
Josh Sartain
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Neil gave me expert advise and explained everything perfectly. Many thanks!
Szymon Lyzwinski
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Backhouse Solicitors, Chelmsford deserves a solid 5-star rating for their exceptional service in selling my house. From the beginning, they exhibited professionalism, efficiency, and great communication.Their team worked diligently to ensure a smooth and hassle-free transaction, leaving no stone... unturned. They were always available to address my questions and concerns promptly, making the entire process stress-free.I highly recommend Backhouse Solicitors to anyone seeking a reliable partner in their real estate endeavors. They truly exceeded my expectations and delivered outstanding results. Our heartfelt thanks to CE & CB!read more
Rachha Gurung
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Hadn’t moved for over 35 years but the team at Backhouse helped guide us through the process of selling and buying in 12 weeks. Fast to respond to questions/very efficient. Thank you in particular to Catie Edwards and Chelsea Blackley.
Marian Henning
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I have found my entire experience from start to finish with Catie Edwards and Chelsea Blackley a very pleasant and a seamless one. I was kept posted on what was happening and I had no issues whatsoever with the whole conveyance process. Catie and Chelsea were professional and polite and responded... on time with my enquiries. On the back of the lovely stress less experience I had, I would recommend Backhouse Solicitors anytime and would use them again.read more
Elizabeth El-schaeddhaei
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Where to start - Melanie and Megan from Backhouse Solicitors have been absolutely incredible.Going above and beyond in guiding and helping us in the sale of our family home.A long 9 months since first instructing Backhouse to act on our behalf and 3 buyers later, we have finally completed... today.On behalf of my father, sister and I, we are extremely grateful.Thank youread more
Daniel Sherman
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For more information on the charity and how to donate, visit Farleigh Hospice and view their events and schemes for how you can get involved.
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