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Buxted Construction Limited

02898593

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LOWER LOWLANDS FARM, NR UCKFIELD, TN22 4PX
Incorporated 15/02/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/02/2026

Due 01/03/2027

On track

Industry

41202
Construction of domestic buildings

Officers

Mrs Judith Sarah Ruthven

secretary · Since 17/02/1994

ACCOUNTS

BRITISH · Age 70

Mr Robert Mackay Ruthven

director · Since 17/02/1994

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 2 other boards

Mr James Paul Hanifin

director · Since 01/05/1997

CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Mr Paul Richard Dennison

director · Since 01/09/1998

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Noel Hanifin

director · Since 17/06/2005

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mario Marco Paparozzi

director · Since 01/01/2017

SURVEYING DIRECTOR

ITALIAN · ENGLAND · Age 51

Mr Douglas Mackay Ruthven

director · Since 13/02/2024

CIVIL ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert Mackay Ruthven

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 73

Lower Lowlands Farm, Nr Uckfield, TN22 4PX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 23/11/2009Registered 09/12/2009Satisfied 06/01/2025
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 31/05/2001Registered 07/06/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/08/1997Registered 20/08/1997Satisfied 19/04/2012

CompanyRankvs 1720+ SIC 41202 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.42× · 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 31/07/2025

Turnover

£92.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£35.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£57.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£7.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£20.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£70.2M

Current Liabilities

£49.5M

Fixed Assets

£16.8M

Debtors

£13.0M

Cost of Sales

£73.3M

Gross Profit

£19.6M

Admin Expenses

£13.9M

Operating Profit

£5.8M

Profit After Tax

£5.1M

89avg. employees-4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£848k
Dividends paid-£4.3M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£12.7M
NI contributions£1.8M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£37.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.42+£1.9M
20241.42+£2.4M
20231.37+£4.6M
20221.39+£5.6M
20211.26+£5.0M
20201.12

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.