- Company number
- 04318363
- Incorporated
- 7 Nov 200124 years trading
- Registered office
- Fern Cottage, Mount Pleasant, Frome, BA11 5BA
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings; Demolition; Site preparation
Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Frome, company number 04318363, one of 49 building contractors in Frome. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 August 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 November 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 up £21K (+50.3%) on the year before, to £62K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2,686 against £130K owed within a year: 0.0 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £62K | £2,686 | £130K | 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £41K | £7,876 | £130K | 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £16K | £38K | £154K | 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £20K | £36K | £139K | 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £14K | £6,072 | £185K | 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2020 | £85K | £31K | £156K | 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2019 | £130K | £31K | £131K | 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | £70K | £107K | £175K | ||
| 30 Nov 2017 | £100K | £90K | £153K | ||
| 30 Nov 2016 | £83K | £116K | £89K |
Who runs and owns Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| A*** H*** | Director | Jun 2026 |
| G*** B*** | Secretary | Oct 2002 |
3 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Secretaries Limited | Corporate Nominee Secretary | Nov 2001 | Oct 2002 |
| A*** B*** | Director | Oct 2002 | Jun 2026 |
| Bloomsbury Directors Limited | Nominee director (company) | Nov 2001 | Oct 2002 |
Person with significant control
Public contracts won
Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited has one public sector contract award on record; the ones with their own published value total £280K (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath and North East Somerset Council | Mountains Lane (CL9/44) resurfacing | £280K | 12 Jun 2019 |
Where Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited is registered
The registered office is in Frome (BA11), in the Somerset local authority area, South West. Show BA11 5BA on a map.
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What happens if Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks 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 31 August 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 29 Feb 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Mar 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Dec 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 May 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Nov 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
- 04318363
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 7 November 2001 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- Fern Cottage, Mount Pleasant, Frome, BA11 5BA
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
Demolition (SIC 43110)
Site preparation (SIC 43120) - Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 7 November 2025
Filing notes for building contractors
Building companies often run the Construction Industry Scheme as a contractor, a subcontractor or both. CIS deductions suffered during the year are set against the PAYE bill, and any unrecovered balance at the year end matters when the accounts are drawn up.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited's accounts due?
Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 322 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 November 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 September 2027.
Is Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited still trading?
Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks 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 Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited do?
Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited is registered under Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202); Demolition (SIC 43110); Site preparation (SIC 43120).
How old is Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited?
Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited was incorporated on 7 November 2001, 24 years ago.
Who runs Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited?
Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Jun 2026. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited?
One person or company has significant control of Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).
Has Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks Limited has one contract award from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £280K), most recently from Bath and North East Somerset Council.
What is the penalty if Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks 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 Baber Plant Hire and Groundworks 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.