Business Details
We have been serving our community since 1897, operating continuously from our original Saffron Walden site since the early 1900s. Our family-owned business has been managed by successive generations of the Southall family for over a century. We currently employ over seventy dedicated staff across three locations spanning Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire. We combine over a hundred years of traditional expertise with the most up-to-date cleaning methods and technology. We provide top-quality laundry and dry cleaning services tailored to meet every customer's individual requirements. We maintain an excellent reputation for customer care and dependable service across all our locations.
We specialise in both domestic and commercial laundry requirements, including workwear rental and floor mat rental. We offer specialist dry cleaning for household items and delicate wedding dress cleaning services. We provide comprehensive linen rental services including table linen and short-term hire agreements. We are committed to maintaining the highest professional standards in every service we deliver. We remain dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through dependable, personalised service.
We specialise in both domestic and commercial laundry requirements, including workwear rental and floor mat rental. We offer specialist dry cleaning for household items and delicate wedding dress cleaning services. We provide comprehensive linen rental services including table linen and short-term hire agreements. We are committed to maintaining the highest professional standards in every service we deliver. We remain dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through dependable, personalised service.
Highlights and features
- We have operated since 1897 from our original site.
- Our family ownership spans successive Southall generations for continuity.
- We employ over seventy staff across three county locations.
- We combine century-long expertise with modern cleaning technology.
- We maintain an excellent reputation for dependable customer care.
Services
Commercial Laundry
Our commercial laundry service handles high-volume textile cleaning for businesses across Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire. We utilise modern equipment combined with century-old expertise to ensure consistent, hygienic results for workwear, linens and uniforms. Flexible collection and delivery schedules minimise operational disruption for our commercial clients.
Dry Cleaning
Our dry cleaning service caters to domestic and commercial clients requiring specialist garment care across three counties. We employ advanced solvent-based cleaning techniques suitable for delicate fabrics, household items and everyday wear. Each item receives individual attention to ensure optimal results and fabric longevity.
Work Wear Rental
Our work wear rental service supplies professionally laundered protective clothing to businesses throughout Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire. We manage the full lifecycle including garment provision, regular collection, hygienic laundering and timely return. This ensures staff always have clean, compliant workwear without capital expenditure.
Linen Rental
Our linen rental service provides high-quality table and bed linen for hotels, restaurants and event hire across the region. We offer flexible short-term agreements and occasional hire options with professional laundering included. Collections and deliveries are scheduled to match operational requirements seamlessly.
Wedding Dress Service
Our specialist wedding dress service offers expert cleaning and preservation for bridal gowns across Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire. We handle delicate fabrics, intricate beading and complex constructions with museum-grade techniques. Each gown receives individual assessment and a detailed care report upon completion.
