Back to search

Dbs Engineering Ltd

08809354

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Dbs, 8 Colne Way Court, Watford, WD24 7NE
Incorporated 10/12/2013

Previously known as

Dbs Electrical & Controls Ltd · until 23/12/2024

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/12/2025

Due 27/12/2026

On track

Industry

43210
Electrical installation

Officers

Mr Steve Byrne

director · Since 10/12/2013

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Steve Byrne

secretary · Since 10/12/2013

David Blakey

director · Since 13/03/2014

CEO

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr Kevin Barry Sheppard

director · Since 13/03/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Steve Byrne

director · Since 10/12/2013

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Steve Byrne

secretary · Since 10/12/2013

David Blakey

director · Since 13/03/2014

English · England · Age 55

Kevin Barry Sheppard

director · Since 13/03/2014

English · United Kingdom · Age 66

Former

Robert Curtis

director · Resigned 30/06/2020

Graham James Dunn

director · Resigned 20/01/2022

Shawn Michael Galvin

director · Resigned 18/03/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steven Peter Byrne

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

British · England · Age 67

Dbs, 8 Colne Way Court, Watford, WD24 7NE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr David Rennie Blakey

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

British · England · Age 55

Dbs, 8 Colne Way Court, Watford, WD24 7NE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Kevin Barry Sheppard

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

British · England · Age 66

Dbs, 8 Colne Way Court, Watford, WD24 7NE

Notified 20/01/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Steve Byrne

Ceased 14/12/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/10/2020Registered 27/10/2020

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-28

Active

typeltd
2026-07-28

Private Limited Company

address line1Dbs
2026-07-28

DBS

post townWatford
2026-07-28

WATFORD

officer appointedBYRNE, Steve
2026-07-28
officer appointedBLAKEY, David
2026-07-28
officer appointedBYRNE, Steve
2026-07-28
officer appointedSHEPPARD, Kevin Barry
2026-07-28

CompanyRankvs 28642+ SIC 43210 peers
23

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0× · 2/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity13/15 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

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have identified material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, how

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

-£304k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£162

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£305k

Working capital

Current Assets

£162

Current Liabilities

£306k

Fixed Assets

£2k

5avg. employees-4

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£200

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£303k
Signed by Mr D R Blakey 03/09/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.00+£1.6M
20240.03-£279k
20230.23

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.