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Gilchrist Engineering Services Limited

11601359

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

C/O COX COSTELLO & HORNE BATCHWORTH LOCK HOUSE, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 1JJ
Incorporated 03/10/2018

Previously known as

Higgins Mechanical Services Ltd · until 07/07/2026

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/10/2025

Due 16/10/2026

On track

Industry

43220
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation

Officers

Mr Kevin John Gilchrist

director · Since 17/06/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Former

Mr David Higgins

director · Resigned 30/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Kevin John Gilchrist

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

British · England · Age 36

C/O Cox Costello & Horne, 7 St. Johns Road, Harrow, HA1 2EY

Notified 03/10/2018

Former PSCs

Mr David Higgins

Ceased 30/06/2026

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 13/08/2025Registered 18/08/2025

CompanyRankvs 4900+ SIC 43220 peers
54

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.42× · 12/20
Longevity8 years trading (max 15) · 8/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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.

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.

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

from signing the financial statements. No material uncertainties that cast significant doubt about the ability of the company to continue as a going concern have been identified by the directors. The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. Turnover Turnover is measured at the fair value of the c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£685k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£214k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£608k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£124k

Debtors

£1.8M

15avg. employees+4

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£732k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.42+£5k
20241.93+£179k
20231.81—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.