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Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited
- Company number
- 00610474
- Incorporated
- 29 Aug 195868 years trading
- Registered office
- 1 the Metro Centre, ST Albans Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9QT
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited is a 68-year-old private limited company registered in St Albans, company number 00610474, one of 67 plumbing and heating companies in St Albans. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets down £37K (-3.8%) on the year before, to £928K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.3M against £456K owed within a year: 2.8 times cover.
- 20 employees on average, down from 22 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £928K | £421K | £1.3M | £456K | 20 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £965K | £161K | £884K | £326K | 22 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1.2M | £361K | £1.2M | £379K | 22 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1.2M | £391K | £1.1M | £293K | 25 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1.4M | £669K | £1.5M | £599K | 26 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £1.2M | £673K | £1.3M | £497K | 28 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £1.1M | £711K | £1.5M | £674K | 34 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £1.1M | £485K | £1.2M | £484K | 33 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £1.2M | £580K | £1.6M | £652K | 34 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £900K | £292K | £1.7M | £1M | 30 |
Who runs and owns Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| N*** J*** | Director | before Mar 1992 |
| A*** R*** | Director | Jul 2011 |
| T*** F*** | Secretary | Sep 2023 |
6 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| P*** J*** | Secretary | Apr 2014 | |
| L*** J*** | Secretary | Sep 2014 | Aug 2023 |
| M*** B*** | Director | Jan 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| S*** C*** | Director | Aug 2013 | Sep 2015 |
| A*** J*** | Director | Feb 2015 | |
| P*** J*** | Director | Apr 2014 |
Person with significant control
Public contracts won
Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited has one public sector contract award on record; the ones with their own published value total £65K (2019). Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. These were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Ealing | EC1348 West Acton Primary School | £65K | 26 Jul 2019 |
Where Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited is registered
The registered office is in St Albans (AL4), in the St Albans local authority area, East of England. Show AL4 9QT on a map.
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What happens if Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 30 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 00610474
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 29 August 1958 (68 years ago)
- Registered office
- 1 the Metro Centre, ST Albans Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9QT
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 13 March 2026
Filing notes for plumbing and heating companies
Plumbing and heating companies frequently work under CIS for main contractors and also directly for homeowners, so turnover can mix CIS and non-CIS income.
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Other active plumbing and heating companies registered in St Albans.
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- Chalgrave Plumbing & Heating Ltd2012
- D. J. & M. Plumbing Services Limited2003
- D.Whitby Bathrooms & Kitchens Ltd2021
- Doc Plumbing, Heating & Gas Ltd2021
- Dynamic Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd2019
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Frequently asked questions
When are Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited's accounts due?
Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited still trading?
Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited do?
Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited is registered under Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220).
How old is Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited?
Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited was incorporated on 29 August 1958, 68 years ago.
Who runs Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited?
Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Jul 2011. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited?
One person or company has significant control of Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).
Has Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited has one contract award from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £65K), most recently from London Borough of Ealing.
What is the penalty if Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Arnold James (ST. Albans) Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.