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Downs Building Constructions Limited

01394529

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

1 EWELL BY PASS, EPSOM, KT17 2PZ
Incorporated 17/10/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/04/2026

Due 05/05/2027

On track

Industry

41201
Construction of commercial buildings

Officers

Mr Calvin Richard Etherington

director · Since 16/08/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Pia Etherington

secretary · Since 30/04/2007

SWEDISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Calvin Richard Etherington

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 79

1, Ewell By Pass, Epsom, KT17 2PZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Pia Etherington

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Swedish · England · Age 74

1, Ewell By Pass, Epsom, KT17 2PZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges10 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/10/2004Registered 13/10/2004
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/01/2003Registered 01/02/2003
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/12/2002Registered 06/12/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/05/2001Registered 02/06/2001
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/08/1989Registered 09/08/1989
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/09/1988Registered 23/09/1988
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/12/1984Registered 13/12/1983
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/12/1982Registered 22/12/1982
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/08/1981Registered 12/08/1981
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/07/1981Registered 30/07/1981

CompanyRankvs 7929+ SIC 41201 peers
52

Financial strength12th percentile among SIC peers · 3/25
Employees60th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.87× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength3/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

-£3k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£572

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£22k

Working capital

Current Assets

£27k

Current Liabilities

£5k

Fixed Assets

£4k

Debtors

£26k

2avg. employees

Director Loans(2024)

Company owes directors£31k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£26k
Signed by Mr Calvin Etherington 22/07/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.87-£580
202413.50-£13k
20231.43—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.