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A. & B. Engineering (Mechanical Service Division) Limited

01368342

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

9-17 DERBY LANE, LIVERPOOL, L13 6QA
Incorporated 15/05/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

medium

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/08/2025

Due 18/08/2026

On track

Industry

43220
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation

Officers

Mr Michael Hart

secretary · Since 27/02/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Michael Hart

director · Since 27/02/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Ian David Buxton

director · Since 04/01/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

James Paul Gaskill

director · Since 31/03/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46

Mr Philip Godfrey

director · Since 31/03/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

Mr Craig Sanders

director · Since 01/09/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 39

Persons with Significant Control

A&B Engineering Mep Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

9-17, Derby Lane, Liverpool, L13 6QA

Reg: 14455715 · England · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/03/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Alexander John Currie

Ceased 31/03/2023

Mr Gary Dwyer

Ceased 31/03/2023

Mr Michael Hart

Ceased 31/03/2023

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CompanyRankvs 1317+ SIC 43220 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.39× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2025

Turnover

£59.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£988k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£18.3M

Current Liabilities

£13.2M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£17.3M

Cost of Sales

£52.6M

Gross Profit

£7.2M

Admin Expenses

£3.6M

Operating Profit

£3.7M

Profit After Tax

£2.7M

79avg. employees+7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£514k
Dividends paid£2.5M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.9M
NI contributions£401k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£50k
Assets less current liabilities£6.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.39+£197k
20241.17-£679k
20231.17+£494k
20221.26+£729k
20211.15+£34k
20201.23-£6k
20191.21

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.