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Essential Fire Services Ltd

11299585

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

12 OAKAPPLE CLOSE, CRAWLEY, RH11 9QN
Incorporated 09/04/2018

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Mr Sam Northcott

director · Since 09/04/2018

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Oakapple Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

12, Oakapple Close, Crawley, RH11 9QN

Reg: 15651743 · Companies House Register · Private Limited Company

Notified 16/05/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Sam Northcott

Ceased 16/05/2024

CompanyRankvs 4804+ SIC 43999 peers
77

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.61× · 20/20
Longevity8 years trading (max 15) · 8/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 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.

Longevity8/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£243k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£185k

Working capital

Current Assets

£236k

Current Liabilities

£51k

Fixed Assets

£60k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£245k
Signed by Mr Sam Northcott 11 December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.61+£60k
20242.34+£55k
20232.32—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.