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17 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU
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17 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU
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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd are accredited by
We are a family-owned law firm offering high levels of expertise and exceptional service to individuals and businesses. The Backhouse team are friendly and approachable with a wealth of knowledge in many areas of law. Whether you need advice for yourself or your business, we offer a free initial consultation allowing you the opportunity to discuss your legal problem over a coffee and to find out how we can help.
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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd are accredited by
We are a family-owned law firm offering high levels of expertise and exceptional service to individuals and businesses. The Backhouse team are friendly and approachable with a wealth of knowledge in many areas of law. Whether you need advice for yourself or your business, we offer a free initial consultation allowing you the opportunity to discuss your legal problem over a coffee and to find out how we can help.
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Backhouse Solicitors Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
"We recently completed our house purchase and had a fantastic experience working with this firm. Our case was handled by Robert, Tegan, and Megan, who were professional, responsive, and clear in their communication."
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"I recently worked with Nabiha Shariff at Backhouse Solicitors on the purchase of a commercial property for East West Group Limited. From the outset, Nabiha was professional, responsive and extremely thorough in her approach."
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| Monday | 08:30–18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–18:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–18:00 |
| Saturday | (Closed) |
| Sunday | (Closed) |
17 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU
What clients say about Backhouse Solicitors Ltd
Backhouse Solicitors specialise in conveyancing (residential and commercial), wills, probate, employment and commercial contracts. Clients praise their legal expertise, attention to detail and ability to handle complex transactions and tight deadlines. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, professionalism, responsiveness, patience and compassion, plus a friendly, reassuring manner that makes stressful processes straightforward. Clients repeatedly highlight proactive case management, efficient service and trustworthy cost estimates, leading to strong recommendations and repeat instructions.
Colin was very helpful and dealt with my Uncle's probate professionally and efficiently. As my Uncle's estate was intestate, he gave good avice in protecting my liabilities as administrator of the estate. He responded positively to my requests and gave good advice when required. He was prompt in responding to emails. I was impressed when his team pursued an old certificate of John Lewis shares which stumped John Lewis in realising the value of the shares. They were able to achieve a successful outcome due to their tenacity in dealing with this. I was especially grateful for this as these shares were a matter of pride for my Uncle.
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Dear Elspeth, thank you for taking the time to write a review for Colin and the team. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and are glad we could help with your matter. If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact the team. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
Made something people don't like to think of easy and gives peace of mind. We used Rebecca at Backhouse Solicitors to handle our Wills when we needed to update them. We were impressed with the professional and friendly but relaxed manner and expert advice given throughout the whole process - highly recommend them
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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
I was very impressed by Julia Sood's professional and caring attitude towards my wishes throughout. She has listened, respected and acted on my wishes accordingly. Couldn't ask for much more. Thank you Julia for your diligent and prompt response throughout.
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In the last three years I have used Backhouse Solicitors for conveyancing, Probate and Will writing. Each time, I have been impressed with the understanding and knowledge. The initial 30 minute consultation with your solicitor is a valuable service. The prompt response to enquiries is reassuring and the time taken to answer any questions that i had was very much appreciated. Thank you.
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Quick and professional service. The service we received was excellent. Our Wills were dealt with efficiently, and professionally and w were made to feel very comfortable thoughout the process. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Backhouse Solicitors.
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My husband used the Chelmsford branch to do the probate on his Auntie’s Will as he was executor. They were kind and worked efficiently replying promptly to any questions he had. He also used them for the conveyancing. He recommends this Company.
Dear Sheryl, thank you for leaving a review for our teams. We are glad to have helped with your husbands matters and if there is anything else we can assist with, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
Recently used Backhouse for amending our wills and they were superb, came to our house and explained everything really well. Made us feel very comfortable and ensured we understood everything. Would definitely recommend.
Dear Ross, thank you for leaving a fantastic review for the team. We are glad you had a good experience using us as your Solicitors and if there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from all at Backhouse.
My wife and I made new Wills with Rhys. The whole process was professional and well organised. We found Rhys to be a very personably man who is obviously very good at his job. Thank you.
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Dear Tony, thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review for Rhys and the team. If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
Thank you to Rhys for guiding me through the Will making process. He was very attentive and his advice was very much appreciated. Would thoroughly recommend
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Dear Sarah, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Rhys. We are pleased to have helped with your Will and will be sure to pass on your brilliant feedback to Rhys and the team. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
i have given one star,,,and thats for completly wasting my famileys time,,,,the staff , dealing with 3 weeks of run up ,,were fault less ,,,very nice,,then when time came to meet the solicitor ,, who we were hopeing to use for our needs ,,,it was,,,,well what can i say ,,first impreshions always count,,,aragent to wards me straight off the bat ,,talking to me like i didnt belong there,,my mum who was the reason we were there,,86 years old,semi blind,,cant walk very well ,,relies on me,bye here side,,i couldnt be in the room ,,becaues it was sorting her will out,,,45 minets later ,, my mum reapears ,,then to be told ,,sorry cant help you ,, and i cant tell u why ,,,,and my mum wasnt told,,,,all in all i have a upset mum,,,that im not happy about ,,,couldnt get her wishes finished ,,,,she had wrote it all down,,, madness ,,,,,, miss or mrs sood ,,im realy glad ,,i didnt get u as our help,,, terrible ,,, a family solictors,,u need people managing skills for this person
Dear Coll Jee, thank you for sharing your feedback following your mother’s Will appointment. I am sorry you feel that your time was wasted and that you weren’t happy that your mother was seen on her own to take her Will instructions. This is normal practice as we must always ensure that clients making a Will have the capacity and understanding to give proper instructions in line with their own wishes, otherwise the Will would not be valid. During the appointment our very experienced solicitor assessed the information provided and decided that we were not able to proceed with instructions in this case. This decision was made after considering our professional responsibilities and that was explained during the meeting and of course no fee was charged for the appointment. We aim to conduct all meetings professionally and respectfully, and we take all feedback into consideration. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to contact me further using info@backhouse-solicitors.co.uk. Kind regards, Ben Backhouse.
What clients say about Backhouse Solicitors Ltd
Backhouse Solicitors specialise in conveyancing (residential and commercial), wills, probate, employment and commercial contracts. Clients praise their legal expertise, attention to detail and ability to handle complex transactions and tight deadlines. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, professionalism, responsiveness, patience and compassion, plus a friendly, reassuring manner that makes stressful processes straightforward. Clients repeatedly highlight proactive case management, efficient service and trustworthy cost estimates, leading to strong recommendations and repeat instructions.
Catie and Chelsea were outstanding from start to finish. This was a challenging transaction with tight deadlines and real pressure right up to the final stages, but they handled everything with professionalism, persistence and clear communication throughout. Despite the time constraints and complexities, they stayed on top of every detail and ultimately got the deal over the line when it really mattered. Their responsiveness, organisation and ability to push things forward made a huge difference. Very, very pleased with the service and would not hesitate to recommend them.
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Dear Ash, thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review for Catie and Chelsea, we are pleased to have helped with your transaction and get it over the finish line. Good luck in your new home and thank you again from the Backhouse team.
I was recommended through our builder Denbury Homes and they came out very comparable with local and online solicitors with the added bonus that they knew exactly what they were doing as work with Denbury all the time with new builds. I would thoroughly recommend
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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
My partner and I were buying our first home and unfortunately started the process with other solicitors who were slow, unresponsive, and making things unnecessarily stressful. That all changed the moment Susan Clarke took over our case. From day one, Susan was proactive, clear, and incredibly efficient. She immediately got to grips with everything, untangled the mess left by the previous solicitors, and drove the whole process forward at an impressive speed. Communication was excellent – she kept us informed every step of the way, explained everything in plain language, and always made time to answer our questions. Thanks to Susan’s professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail, what could have been a long and stressful experience turned into a smooth, straightforward journey. We genuinely felt like she cared about helping us get our home, and she went above and beyond to make it happen quickly. We can’t thank Susan enough for turning things around and helping us secure our first home. If you’re looking for a solicitor who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely committed to her clients, we cannot recommend her enough.
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Dear Alberto, thank you for taking the time to write a fantastic and detailed review for Susan and the team. We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience using us as your conveyancers, and if there is anything else we can do for you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be sure to pass on your brilliant feedback to the team. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
Colin was very helpful and dealt with my Uncle's probate professionally and efficiently. As my Uncle's estate was intestate, he gave good avice in protecting my liabilities as administrator of the estate. He responded positively to my requests and gave good advice when required. He was prompt in responding to emails. I was impressed when his team pursued an old certificate of John Lewis shares which stumped John Lewis in realising the value of the shares. They were able to achieve a successful outcome due to their tenacity in dealing with this. I was especially grateful for this as these shares were a matter of pride for my Uncle.
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Dear Elspeth, thank you for taking the time to write a review for Colin and the team. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and are glad we could help with your matter. If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact the team. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
Natalie was excellent and clear in her initial advice and giving me the available options.
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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
Great service! Thank you Backhouse.
I recently used Backhouse Solicitors as my conveyancer for both selling my apartment and buying my house. The service was professional, efficient, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. This is the second time I've used them, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Dear Frankie, thank you for leaving a great review for the Backhouse Conveyancing Team. We are pleased to have dealt with your sale and purchase and wish you luck in your new home! Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
I recently worked with Nabiha Shariff at Backhouse Solicitors on the purchase of a commercial property for East West Group Limited. From the outset, Nabiha was professional, responsive and extremely thorough in her approach. The transaction involved a number of complexities, including title matters, property enquiries and tight completion deadlines, all of which she handled with great attention to detail whilst remaining pragmatic and commercially minded. What stood out most was her clear communication and willingness to explain legal matters in a straightforward manner, enabling us to make informed decisions throughout the process. Despite various challenges, Nabiha remained proactive and focused on achieving a successful outcome. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, the transaction completed successfully and I would have no hesitation in recommending Nabiha and Backhouse Solicitors to anyone seeking commercial property legal services. Thank you again, Nabiha, for your excellent support throughout the transaction. Niraj Tanna
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Dear Niraj, thank you for taking the time to write such a fantastic review for Nabiha and the team. We are glad you were pleased with your experience using us as your Solicitors and if there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
I used Backhouse Solicitors for my recent house sale. Communication from Madalina and Susan was excellent, keeping me informed and updated throughout. Madalina was always extremely helpful and responsive with any queries as well as clarifying any details for me either over the phone or via email. Highly recommended.
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Dear Fred, thank you for leaving a fantastic review for Susan and Madalina. We will be sure to pass on your feedback, and we're glad to have dealt with your sale. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
We recently completed our house purchase and had a fantastic experience working with this firm. Our case was handled by Robert, Tegan, and Megan, who were professional, responsive, and clear in their communication. We knew how important it was to choose a good solicitor firm, and they made everything feel straightforward and well-managed. Any questions we had were answered quickly and clearly, which really helped us feel confident at every stage. We’re very grateful for their support and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and approachable solicitors during a property purchase. Thanks again, Alberto & Claudia
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Dear Albert, thank you for taking the time to leave a brilliant review for Rob, Tegan and Megan. We are pleased to have dealt with your purchase, and if there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact the team. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
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