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- Howcroft Building Services Ltd
Howcroft Building Services Ltd
- Company number
- 11254345
- Incorporated
- 14 Mar 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- C/O Atherton Accountancy Limited 30 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9DL
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation; Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
Howcroft Building Services Ltd is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Atherton, company number 11254345, one of 20 electrical contractors in Atherton. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 November 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC on 28 February 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 £537 on the year before, to -£489.
- Net assets rose in 1 of 6 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1,496 against £441 owed within a year: 3.4 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | -£489 | £1,496 | £441 | 0 | |
| 28 Feb 2024 | £48 | £22K | £3,226 | ||
| 28 Feb 2023 | £48 | £22K | £3,226 | 0 | |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £48 | £22K | £3,226 | 0 | |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £48 | £22K | £3,226 | 3 | |
| 28 Feb 2020 | £13K | £23K | £18K | 3 | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | £3 | £3 |
Where Howcroft Building Services Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Atherton (M46), in the Wigan local authority area, North West. Show M46 9DL on a map.
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Also registered at this address
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- S B Plastering LimitedPlasterers
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What happens if Howcroft Building Services 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 30 November 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jun 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Mar 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 May 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Aug 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Feb 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
- 11254345
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 14 March 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- C/O Atherton Accountancy Limited 30 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9DL
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation (SIC 43210)
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220) - Year end
- 28 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 28 February 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 7 March 2026
Filing notes for electrical contractors
Electrical contracting companies are often a director plus a van and tools. Most fall within the micro-entity rules, so the accounts filed at Companies House are short, and the CT600 carries the tax detail.
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Other active electrical contractors registered in Atherton.
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- Powerpaluk Ltd2025
- RJH Electrical NW Ltd2026
- Roadway Lighting Ltd1999
- Rspst Ltd2026
- Run Electrical Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Howcroft Building Services Ltd's accounts due?
Howcroft Building Services Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 November 2026 (in 48 days), covering the period to 28 February 2026.
When is Howcroft Building Services Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC by 28 February 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 December 2026.
Is Howcroft Building Services Ltd still trading?
Howcroft Building Services 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 Howcroft Building Services Ltd do?
Howcroft Building Services Ltd is registered under Electrical installation (SIC 43210); Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220).
How old is Howcroft Building Services Ltd?
Howcroft Building Services Ltd was incorporated on 14 March 2018, 8 years ago.
What is the penalty if Howcroft Building Services 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 Howcroft Building Services 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.