Essex · CM1 and surrounding districts
PSSR inspections in Chelmsford
Chelmsford brings together three different kinds of site in one place: a compact city centre full of independents and multiples, a business-park and campus estate on the edge of town, and the surrounding towns and villages of mid-Essex. The equipment follows the site type — high-street machines in CM1, multi-machine floors in the business parks, and single machines in village pubs and cafés. PSSR examinations from £265 + VAT with travel included.
Quick answer
Do coffee machines in Chelmsford need a PSSR examination?
Yes, wherever the machine operates in a workplace. Steam is a relevant fluid under PSSR 2000, and steam systems are in scope at any pressure and any volume — so a commercial machine with a steam boiler needs a Written Scheme of Examination and periodic examination by a competent person, whatever its group count or how hard it is worked.
- Examination from
- £265
- Travel
- Included
Postcodes and places
Where we work in Chelmsford
CM1 and CM2 cover Chelmsford city centre, Springfield and Great Baddow, CM3 and CM77 take in Boreham, Hatfield Peverel and Great Notley, with CM6–CM9 out through Dunmow, Witham and Maldon.
- Chelmsford
- Springfield
- Great Baddow
- Boreham
- Great Notley
- Witham
- Maldon
- Dunmow
Not on the list? Send the postcode and we will confirm coverage and travel in writing.
What a Chelmsford examination includes
- Isolation, depressurisation and full boiler drain
- Internal endoscope inspection for scale, corrosion and weld condition
- Safety valve, anti-vac valve and fitting checks
- Pressure gauge verified against a calibrated test gauge, then a pressure test
- Written Scheme of Examination, signed report and asset record within 48 hours
Scheduling in Chelmsford
- City-centre restrictions. Chelmsford's High Street and Bond Street are pedestrianised or controlled for much of the day. Service access is normally from the rear or through a designated bay — tell us which yours is.
- Business-park scheduling. Business-park and campus sites usually need a booked slot and a reception sign-in. We send engineer details and insurance in advance so the visit is not delayed at the gate.
- A12 corridor routing. Chelmsford is a straightforward run up the A12 from Romford, which makes same-week scheduling realistic across the whole CM district.
The local estate
What the Chelmsford sites look like
The premises mix decides what the examination involves, what tends to fail, and how the visit has to be scheduled.
City-centre independents and multiples
The High Street, Moulsham Street and Bond Street run the usual mix. Independents here are frequently on equipment that came with the lease.
Business parks and campus sites
Multi-occupier offices and the university estate run machines across floors and buildings. A single coordinated examination date is worth having.
Village pubs, cafés and garden centres
Across CM3 to CM9 the sites are small and single-machine, often with a coffee offer that grew out of a kitchen rather than being designed in.
Machine mix
The machines we are called to in Chelmsford
The price of the examination follows the machine's boiler configuration, so it is worth checking which of these you have before you call. Every one has its own page covering the examination scope for that model and the rate it carries.
Brands covered
Published prices
What it costs in Chelmsford
These are the same figures everywhere we work. There is no Chelmsford surcharge, no travel loading and no congestion charge passed on.
| Work | Price + VAT |
|---|---|
| PSSR examination, 1–2 group single boiler | £265 + VAT |
| PSSR examination, 3 group single boiler | £295 + VAT |
| Service + PSSR bundle, 1 group | £405 + VAT |
| Service + PSSR bundle, 2 group | £440 + VAT |
| Service + PSSR bundle, 3 group | £500 + VAT |
| Certified safety valve, if required — traditional machine | £35 + VAT |
| Same, OEM make (La Marzocco and similar) | £55 + VAT |
| Same, Rex Royal (2.3–2.4 bar OEM) | £135 + VAT |
| Call-out, first hour on site | £135 + VAT |
Travel is included nationwide, with no mileage loading and no Congestion Charge passed on. Prices exclude VAT at 20%. See the full price list.
Local questions
Chelmsford questions, answered
For the statutory background — who the duty holder is, what a Written Scheme must contain and when the next examination falls due — read the complete PSSR guide.
0208 037 9340
Do you cover Chelmsford and mid-Essex?
Yes — CM1 to CM9, including Chelmsford, Witham, Maldon, Dunmow and the surrounding villages. Travel is included in published prices and there is no mileage surcharge.
Can you examine several machines on one business park in a single visit?
Yes, and that is the sensible way to do it. Examining a floor or a building in one attendance costs less than separate visits and gives every machine on site one shared renewal date instead of several drifting deadlines.
What documentation do I get?
A Written Scheme of Examination for the machine, a signed report of examination, an asset record showing make, model, serial number, findings and next due date, and a boiler-plate compliance sticker. Documents are issued within 48 hours of the visit.
Nearby areas we cover
Brentwood & Shenfield
CM13, CM14, CM15, CM12, CM11, CM4
PSSR inspections in Brentwood →
Romford & Havering
RM1, RM2, RM3, RM5, RM6, RM7
PSSR inspections in Romford →
Colchester & the A12
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO6
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Call to book your Chelmsford examination.
One call gets you a fixed price and a date. Same-week appointments, published rates, and the Written Scheme of Examination in your inbox within 48 hours of the visit.