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David Horton Contractors Limited

02865940

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

MANOR FARM COTTAGE, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 4JN
Incorporated 26/10/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/10/2025

Due 16/10/2026

On track

Industry

41201
Construction of commercial buildings
41202
Construction of domestic buildings
43110
Demolition
43120
Site preparation

Officers

Mr David John Horton

director · Since 26/10/1993

CONTRACTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Mrs Janet Louise Horton

director · Since 31/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Mr Daniel John Horton

director · Since 01/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Mr Toby Peter Horton

director · Since 01/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David John Horton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 69

Manor Farm Cottage, Grittenham, Chippenham, SN15 4JN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Janet Louise Horton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 67

Manor Farm Cottage, Grittenham, Chippenham, SN15 4JN

Notified 02/07/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Richard Tilley

Ceased 02/07/2024

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/07/2024Registered 22/07/2024
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/01/2008Registered 12/01/2008
charge
outstanding

BANK OF IRELAND BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 12/12/2001Registered 20/12/2001

CompanyRankvs 2219+ SIC 41201 peers
67

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.28× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

£3.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.9M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£552k

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£950k

0avg. employees-20

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£155k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.28+£762k
20245.85-£3.3M
20237.43+£1.5M
20228.98-£103k
20218.83+£736k
20207.63+£417k
20198.49+£473k
20187.60—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.