- Company number
- SC056141
- Incorporated
- 8 Aug 197452 years trading
- Registered office
- The Hollies, Peatford, Lockerbie, DG11 1BJ
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings; Construction of domestic buildings; Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited is a 52-year-old private limited company registered in Lockerbie, company number SC056141, one of 10 building contractors in Lockerbie. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 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 £155K (-3.1%) on the year before, to £4.9M.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £6.8M against £3M owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- 19 employees on average, down from 21 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 Aug 2025 | £4.9M | £1.7M | £6.8M | £3M | 19 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5M | £1.4M | £8.9M | £4.9M | 21 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £4.6M | £1.5M | £8.3M | £4.9M | 23 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £4.6M | £4M | £7.7M | £4.9M | 22 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £4.3M | £3.5M | £8.5M | £6M | 24 |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £4.1M | £3.4M | £8M | £5.4M | 25 |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £4M | £3.9M | £7.2M | £4.6M | 24 |
| 31 Aug 2018 | £3.7M | £1.6M | £4.6M | £2.2M | 23 |
| 31 Aug 2017 | £3.7M | £1M | £3.6M | £1.3M | 23 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | £3.4M | £938K | £2.6M | £890K |
Who runs and owns Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officer
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| W*** H*** | Director | before Feb 1989 |
3 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| D*** H*** | Secretary | Jul 1995 | Jul 2008 |
| W*** H*** | Secretary | Jul 1995 | |
| D*** H*** | Director | Jul 1995 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
1 of 5 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Certas Energy UK Limited | Outstanding | Jan 2018 |
| A private lender, A private lender | Satisfied Apr 2019 | Mar 2018 |
| A private lender | Satisfied Jul 2022 | Apr 2017 |
| R&D Construction Group Ltd | Satisfied Apr 2025 | Dec 2012 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Jun 2019 | Feb 1989 |
Where Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited is registered
The registered office is in Lockerbie (DG11), in the Dumfries and Galloway local authority area, Scotland. Show DG11 1BJ on a map.
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- R W Gracie Joinery LimitedJoiners and carpenters
- Property by DRB LtdProperty developers
- Sovereign Estate Solutions LtdFacilities management
- Neil J McLeod Roofing Services LimitedRoofers
- Ab.Built LtdMachinery repair and installation
- J and M Bricklayers LimitedBuilders
Also registered at this address
2 other companies use the same registered office as Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited.
- Building Craftsmen (Yeovil) LimitedCivil engineering
- McCartney (Dumfries) LimitedPainters and decorators
What happens if Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) 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 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 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
- SC056141
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 August 1974 (52 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Hollies, Peatford, Lockerbie, DG11 1BJ
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201)
Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990) - Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 May 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 5 registered
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.
Similar companies in Lockerbie
Other active building contractors registered in Lockerbie.
- Campbell Construction (Lockerbie) Ltd2021
- Carruthers Bros. (Annan) Limited1975
- Florin JTC Plasterers Ltd2017
- J and M Bricklayers Limited2025
- JS Bricklayers Limited2025
- L.I.P. Construction Limited2003
- L.I.P. Homes Ltd2024
- T&G Carruthers Construction Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited's accounts due?
Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 230 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited still trading?
Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) 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 Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited do?
Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited is registered under Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201); Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202); Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990).
How old is Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited?
Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited was incorporated on 8 August 1974, 52 years ago.
Who runs Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited?
Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited has 1 active director. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited?
One person or company has significant control of Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) Limited: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).
What is the penalty if Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) 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 Building Craftsmen (Dumfries) 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.