- Company number
- 04840538
- Incorporated
- 22 Jul 200323 years trading
- Registered office
- 26 Houndsfield Lane, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1PR
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings
First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Solihull, company number 04840538, one of 186 building contractors in Solihull. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 July 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 October 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 £7,962 (-94.5%) on the year before, to £459.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £14K against £7,551 owed within a year: 1.8 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- 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 Oct 2025 | £459 | £9 | £14K | £7,551 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £8,421 | £297 | £34K | £17K | 1 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £162K | £1,087 | £737K | £576K | 1 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £713K | £1,316 | £876K | £154K | 1 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £175K | £1,964 | £305K | £118K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £537 | £10K | £242K | £223K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £38K | £5,616 | £44K | ||
| 31 Jul 2018 | £1 | £1 | |||
| 31 Jul 2017 | £1 | £1 | £0 | ||
| 31 Jul 2016 | -£38K | £0 |
Where First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Solihull (B90), in the Solihull local authority area, West Midlands. Show B90 1PR on a map.
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What happens if First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd 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 July 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Feb 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Nov 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Oct 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
- 04840538
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 22 July 2003 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- 26 Houndsfield Lane, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1PR
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 22 July 2026
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 Solihull
Other active building contractors registered in Solihull.
- Fitzpatrick Residential Ltd2008
- Forgedpoint Ltd2024
- Forward Construction & Carpentry Ltd2026
- Four Square Developments (Solihull) Limited2015
- Francis Homes Developments Ltd2019
- FS Maintenance Services Limited2007
- G.Phangura Property Maintenance Ltd2025
- Ga Builders Limited2021
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Frequently asked questions
When are First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd's accounts due?
First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 July 2027 (in 291 days), covering the period to 31 October 2026.
When is First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 October 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 August 2027.
Is First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd still trading?
First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd 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 First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd do?
First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd is registered under Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202).
How old is First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd?
First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd was incorporated on 22 July 2003, 23 years ago.
What is the penalty if First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd 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 First Rate Carpentry & Maintenance Ltd 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.