Land & Water Services Ltd
02776439
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 1 outstanding charge (-2)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
medium
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 24/12/2025
Due 07/01/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 03/12/1993
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79
Also on 16 other boards
director · Since 24/10/1995
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57
Also on 20 other boards
director · Since 01/10/2001
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59
Also on 2 other boards
secretary · Since 01/01/2022
Persons with Significant Control
Mr Richard Edward Fitzharding Melhuish
British · United Kingdom · Age 79
Weston Yard, The Street, Guildford, GU5 9AF
Notified 24/12/2016
M.H.J Limited
Numeric House, Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7BY
Reg: 1458196 · England & Wales · Company Limited By Shares
Notified 24/12/2016
Mr James Alexander Maclean
British · England · Age 57
Weston Yard, The Street, Guildford, GU5 9AF
Notified 03/04/2018
Charges1 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 35200+ SIC 74909 peers66
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 31/12/2024
Turnover
£31.0M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£5.4M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£1.7M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£313k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£5.3M
Working capital
Current Assets
£12.6M
Current Liabilities
£7.3M
Fixed Assets
£344k
Debtors
£10.6M
Cost of Sales
£26.4M
Gross Profit
£4.6M
Admin Expenses
£4.3M
Operating Profit
£319k
Profit After Tax
£303k
Tax at Year End
Director Loans
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.73 | +£241k |
| 2023 | 1.84 | +£515k |
| 2022 | 1.61 | +£536k |
| 2021 | 1.58 | +£707k |
| 2020 | 1.55 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.