3D printing for Essex – from our Colchester studio
One studio in Colchester, printing for the whole county. Posted to your door, or collected by arrangement.
Last updated 13 Oct 2026
The short answer
Hatch3D is a 3D printing studio in Colchester. We print replacement parts from a photo, your own STL, 3MF or OBJ files, made-to-fit organisers and batches for businesses, and post them to every Essex town by Royal Mail, usually 2–3 working days after posting. Or collect free in Colchester by arrangement. We reply to every request within 24 hours (Mon–Sat).
What we print for Essex
- Custom 3D printing serviceSend a photo, a sketch or a file. Free quote within 24 hours.
- Print your file – instant estimateUpload an STL, 3MF or OBJ and see a price range straight away.
- Replacement parts from a photoKnobs, clips, covers and brackets, made from a photo of the broken one.
- STL, 3MF and OBJ printingWe print your file in PLA, PETG or TPU, up to 34 × 32 cm.
- Car interior partsClips, trims, holders and cup holder adapters. Interior, non-safety parts only.
- Business & batchesPrototypes, parts and batches, with volume discounts and invoices.
- Materials guide: PLA, PETG or TPUWhich plastic suits your part: heat, sun, flex and strength.
- 3D printing in ColchesterOur studio, collection by arrangement, and printing for local businesses.
We also sell made-to-fit and personalised prints you can order straight away: Gridfinity drawer kits, house number signs, cup holder adapters and more in the shop.
Essex towns: posted or collected
We don't have branches. Everything is printed in Colchester, then posted or collected.
| Town | Postcode area | Posted to you | Collecting in Colchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree | CO5 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 10 miles, via the B1022 |
| Witham | CM8 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 14 miles, via the A12 |
| Braintree | CM7 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 16 miles, via the A120 |
| Clacton-on-Sea | CO15 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 16 miles, via the A133 |
| Frinton-on-Sea | CO13 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 18 miles, via the A133 |
| Maldon | CM9 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 18 miles, via the B1022 |
| Harwich | CO12 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 19 miles, via the A120 |
| Chelmsford | CM1–CM3 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 24 miles, via the A12 |
| Brentwood | CM13–CM15 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 35 miles, via the A12 |
| Basildon | SS13–SS16 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 35 miles, via the A12 and A130 |
| Southend-on-Sea | SS0–SS3 | Royal Mail 2nd Class, usually 2–3 working days | About 40 miles, via the A12, A130 and A127 |
Miles are approximate road distances from Colchester town centre, rounded. Posting times are Royal Mail's usual times after we post, not a guarantee.
Delivery to Essex
Delivery costs the same anywhere in Essex:
| Option | Cost | Arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail 2nd Class Most orders | £2.99 FREE over £25 | Usually 2–3 working days after posting |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 Dog bowls and sets (sent as a parcel) | £4.49 FREE over £25 | Usually 2–3 working days after posting |
| Collect from our office Colchester, by arrangement | FREE | We message you to arrange a time once it's ready |
Collecting in Colchester
You can collect free from our Colchester office, by arrangement. We don't have a shop counter, so we message you to arrange a time once your order is ready. You can pay by bank transfer, or by cash or card when you collect. Our Colchester page has the details.
How to order from anywhere in Essex
- Shop items: personalise them online and choose delivery or collection at checkout.
- Something custom: send a photo through the request form, or upload a 3D file to the instant estimate. We reply with a fixed price and a ready date within 24 hours (Mon–Sat).
- We print it in Colchester, then post it to you or you collect it.
Essex businesses
Garages, estate agents, salons, cafés, trades, schools and clubs across Essex can order prototypes, replacement parts, signs and batches with volume discounts and an invoice. See 3D printing for businesses.
Questions
Is there a 3D printing service near me in Essex?
Hatch3D is in Colchester, in north Essex. We post to every Essex town, usually 2–3 working days after posting, so you don't need to be nearby. If you're close to Colchester, you can collect for free by arrangement.
Do you have a shop in Chelmsford, Southend or Basildon?
No. We have one studio, in Colchester. Orders to the rest of Essex are posted by Royal Mail.
How much is delivery to Essex?
Royal Mail 2nd Class is £2.99, and free on shop orders over £25. Bigger items go Royal Mail Tracked 48 at £4.49.
Can I send a photo instead of visiting?
Yes, that's how most custom jobs start. Send a photo next to a ruler with a few measurements through the request form. See replacement parts from a photo.
Do you print for businesses in Essex?
Yes. Prototypes, replacement parts, signs, review stands and branded batches, with volume discounts. See 3D printing for businesses.