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- Gardhams Limited
Gardhams Limited
- Company number
- 05323423
- Incorporated
- 4 Jan 200521 years trading
- Registered office
- Suite 14, the Centre, Lakes Industrial Park, Lower Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3RU
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
Gardhams Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Braintree, company number 05323423, one of 47 building finishing companies in Braintree. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 January 2028.
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 £18K (+8.3%) on the year before, to £232K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £367K against £118K owed within a year: 3.1 times cover.
- 7 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 4 years, 2023 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | £232K | £181K | £367K | £118K | 7 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £214K | £174K | £332K | £99K | 7 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £201K | £229K | £342K | £126K | 8 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £167K | £126K | £242K | £66K | 7 |
Public contracts won
Gardhams Limited has 3 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £147K, from 2019 to 2025. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. 2 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex1 award
- Essex Police1 award
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex | Colchester Custody Works | £80K | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Essex Police | Basildon Locker Room Asbestos Works | £38K | 5 Feb 2025 |
| The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent | Creation of Temporary Reception/Front Counter at Essex Police Headquarters | £29K | 12 Jun 2019 |
Where Gardhams Limited is registered
The registered office is in Braintree (CM7), in the Braintree local authority area, East of England. Show CM7 3RU on a map.
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What happens if Gardhams 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 October 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 30 Apr 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 2029 | 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
- 05323423
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 January 2005 (21 years ago)
- Registered office
- Suite 14, the Centre, Lakes Industrial Park, Lower Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3RU
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 7 January 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for building finishing companies
Finishing trade companies cover a wide range of work. Most are micro-entities with simple accounts and a straightforward CT600.
Similar companies in Braintree
Other active building finishing companies registered in Braintree.
- Garrett & Son (Building Services) Limited2012
- GFC Building Services Limited2019
- HF Construction Services Ltd2011
- Hilton & Prideaux Management Ltd2026
- Home From Homer Ltd2024
- Houghton & Son Limited1993
- Jarrow Building Developments Limited2005
- Jason Crosier Limited2010
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Frequently asked questions
When are Gardhams Limited's accounts due?
Gardhams Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2027 (in 383 days), covering the period to 31 January 2027.
When is Gardhams Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2027.
Is Gardhams Limited still trading?
Gardhams 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 Gardhams Limited do?
Gardhams Limited is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is Gardhams Limited?
Gardhams Limited was incorporated on 4 January 2005, 21 years ago.
Has Gardhams Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Gardhams Limited has 3 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £147K), most recently from The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex.
What is the penalty if Gardhams 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 Gardhams 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.