Direct Heating & Plumbing Merchants Limited
04039026
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 4 outstanding charges (-8)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
audit exemption subsidiary
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 13/07/2025
Due 27/07/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 28/08/2003
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 31/03/2022
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55
Also on 23 other boards
director · Since 04/06/2024
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63
Also on 48 other boards
director · Since 17/01/2025
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 16/09/2025
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 16/12/2025
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53
Also on 5 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Dh&P Hrp Holdings Limited
12-15, Hanger Green, London, W5 3EL
Reg: 12888160 · England & Wales · Limited Company
Notified 08/01/2021
Former PSCs
Mr Neil Simon Lake
Ceased 08/01/2021
Mr Jason Anthony Stockley
Ceased 08/01/2021
Mr Christopher Paul Marriner
Ceased 04/06/2020
Charges4 outstanding
HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT)
HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT)
HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED
HSBC UK BANK PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT)
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
CP MARRINER, HA LAKE & NS LAKE AND J A STOCKLEY
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
CompanyRankvs 667+ SIC 47789 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
that may cast significant doubt about the ability of the company to continue as a going concern true . However, because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, this statement is not a guarantee as to the company's ability to continue as a going concern. For example, the extent of
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2021
Turnover
£22.3M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£2.2M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£0
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£541k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£1.9M
Working capital
Current Assets
£4.2M
Current Liabilities
£2.3M
Fixed Assets
£316k
Debtors
£2.3M
Cost of Sales
£18.8M
Gross Profit
£3.5M
Admin Expenses
£1.7M
Operating Profit
£556k
Profit After Tax
£178k
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.85 | -£252k |
| 2020 | 18.40 | +£224k |
| 2019 | 1.81 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.