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DBS Controls Limited
DBS Controls Limited is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Watford, company number 09689798, one of 124 plumbing and heating companies in Watford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2025
From the balance sheet at 31 July 2025, as filed at Companies House.
DBS Controls Limited over the years
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 £4,272 (-2.5%) on the year before, to £163K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 3 employees on average, up from 0 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 Jul 2025 | £163K | £25K | £163K | £0 | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £168K | £3,216 | £191K | £10K | 0 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £201K | £27K | £355K | £131K | 7 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £243K | £2,736 | £484K | £214K | 7 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £253K | £0 | £424K | £134K | 7 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £257K | £66K | £479K | £179K | 6 |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £236K | £1,229 | £360K | £129K | 5 |
| 31 Jul 2018 | £215K | £6,036 | £307K | £92K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £151K | £46K | £265K | £113K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2016 | £80K | £56K | £203K | £123K | 3 |
Public contracts won
DBS Controls Limited has 3 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £91K (2023). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Corporation | For the install of a new chiller system to replace the lake supply | £30K | 25 Sep 2023 |
| City of London Corporation | Supply and installation of hired chiller 2 Nos, blast chiller and additional labour | £19K | 30 Jun 2023 |
| City of London Corporation | Installation of new air conditioning system to Dimmer Room, installation of a new distribituion board including mechanical equipment connections and installation of new end of line bypass loop at GSMD at Silk Street | £41K | 19 May 2023 |
Where DBS Controls Limited is registered
The registered office is in Watford (WD24), in the Watford local authority area, East of England. Show WD24 7NE on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as DBS Controls Limited.
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What happens if DBS Controls 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 April 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- 09689798
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 16 July 2015 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- 8 Colne Way Court, Colne Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7NE
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220)
- Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 16 July 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 Watford.
- DJML Heating Limited2016
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- E&E Heating and Plumbing Ltd2020
- Ek Hydro-Tech Pro Limited2022
- Em Plumbing and Heat Ltd2024
- Eva Plumbing Ltd2022
- Everstead Building Services Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are DBS Controls Limited's accounts due?
DBS Controls Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 200 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is DBS Controls Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is DBS Controls Limited still trading?
DBS Controls 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 DBS Controls Limited do?
DBS Controls Limited is registered under Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220).
How old is DBS Controls Limited?
DBS Controls Limited was incorporated on 16 July 2015, 11 years ago.
Has DBS Controls Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. DBS Controls Limited has 3 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £91K), most recently from City of London Corporation.
What is the penalty if DBS Controls 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 DBS Controls Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
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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.