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Lock Bros (Plant Hire) Limited

02864526

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

MARCHANTS YARD SCABHARBOUR ROAD, SEVENOAKS, TN14 6NL
Incorporated 20/10/1993

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

77320
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment

Officers

Mr Colin John Lock

secretary · Since 19/11/1993

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Colin John Lock

director · Since 19/11/1993

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Stephen James Lock

director · Since 19/11/1993

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Deborah Susan Lock

director · Since 01/11/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Sarah Lock

director · Since 01/11/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Colin John Lock

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 70

Marchants Yard, Scabharbour Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 6NL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Stephen James Lock

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 71

Marchants Yard, Scabharbour Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 6NL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

STATE SECURITIES PLC

Created 22/06/2005Registered 27/06/2005
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/09/2001Registered 28/09/2001

CompanyRankvs 186+ SIC 77320 peers
72

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.99× · 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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£517k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£241k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£257k

Working capital

Current Assets

£387k

Current Liabilities

£129k

Fixed Assets

£390k

Debtors

£145k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£647k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.99+£62k
20243.31-£8k
20232.38+£58k
20222.34+£16k
20211.79—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.