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First4Drains Ltd
- Company number
- 11266098
- Incorporated
- 20 Mar 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- Walnut Hill Nurseries, Walnut Hill Road, Gravesend, DA13 9HL
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
First4Drains Ltd is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Gravesend, company number 11266098, one of 166 specialist construction companies in Gravesend. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £172K (+10.8%) on the year before, to £1.8M.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 6 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2.2M against £1.1M owed within a year: 2.0 times cover.
- 37 employees on average, up from 27 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2019 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1.8M | £123K | £2.2M | £1.1M | 37 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1.6M | £171K | £2.4M | £1.2M | 27 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £782K | £223K | £1.1M | £443K | 21 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £471K | £254K | £633K | £268K | 15 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £155K | £245K | £101K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £32K | £40K | £48K | £32K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £1,921 | £13K | £30K | £44K | 1 |
Public contracts won
First4Drains Ltd has one public sector contract award on record; the ones with their own published value total £35K (2025). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Genesis | Drainage servicing | £35K | 8 Aug 2025 |
Where First4Drains Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Gravesend (DA13), in the Gravesham local authority area, South East. Show DA13 9HL on a map.
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What happens if First4Drains 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 11266098
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 March 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- Walnut Hill Nurseries, Walnut Hill Road, Gravesend, DA13 9HL
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 17 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for specialist construction companies
Specialist contractors often work under CIS for main contractors. Retentions held back by the customer still count towards turnover once the work is done.
Similar companies in Gravesend
Other active specialist construction companies registered in Gravesend.
- Flamestar Ltd2023
- FSP Construction Limited2020
- Furn & Low Gas Ltd2024
- G&J Engineering & Erection Services Ltd2011
- G-Mac Construction Ltd2018
- Go Ultimate Ltd2018
- GPM Contractors Ltd2021
- Green Lofts Ltd2017
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Frequently asked questions
When are First4Drains Ltd's accounts due?
First4Drains Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is First4Drains Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is First4Drains Ltd still trading?
First4Drains 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 First4Drains Ltd do?
First4Drains Ltd is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is First4Drains Ltd?
First4Drains Ltd was incorporated on 20 March 2018, 8 years ago.
Has First4Drains Ltd won public sector contracts?
Yes. First4Drains Ltd has one contract award from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £35K), most recently from Notting Hill Genesis.
What is the penalty if First4Drains 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 First4Drains 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.