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- J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited
J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited
- Company number
- 00826408
- Incorporated
- 6 Nov 196461 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 2 Jenkins Dale, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5RD
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited is a 61-year-old private limited company registered in Chatham, company number 00826408, one of 107 specialist construction companies in Chatham. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 August 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 November 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 £29K (-2.1%) on the year before, to £1.3M.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.6M against £384K owed within a year: 4.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £1.3M | £48K | £1.6M | £384K | 0 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £1.4M | £64K | £1.6M | £337K | 0 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £1.3M | £284 | £1.5M | £326K | 25 |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £1.3M | £281 | £1.4M | £338K | 26 |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £1.2M | £1,913 | £1.4M | £349K | 27 |
| 30 Nov 2020 | £1.1M | £159K | £1.5M | £465K | 25 |
| 30 Nov 2019 | £1.3M | £74K | £1.4M | £337K | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | £1.3M | £150K | £1.3M | £276K | |
| 30 Nov 2017 | £1.3M | £131K | £1.3M | £363K | |
| 30 Nov 2016 | £1.2M | £209K | £1.4M | £531K |
Who runs and owns J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| P*** S*** | Director | Apr 2001 |
| M*** G*** | Director | Feb 2003 |
| M*** G*** | Secretary | Dec 2005 |
7 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| R*** R*** | Secretary | Mar 2001 | |
| E*** S*** | Secretary | Nov 2002 | Dec 2005 |
| R*** S*** | Secretary | Mar 2001 | Nov 2002 |
| R*** N*** | Director | Feb 2003 | Dec 2005 |
| R*** R*** | Director | Mar 2001 | |
| E*** S*** | Director | Mar 2000 | Dec 2005 |
| R*** S*** | Director | Dec 2001 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
6 of 6 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Nov 2010 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Oct 2007 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Jan 2001 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Jun 1991 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Jan 1982 |
| Westminster Bank Ltd | Outstanding | Jan 1968 |
Public contracts won
J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited has 2 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £134K, from 2015 to 2026. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. 1 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- The Guinness Partnership Limited1 award
- London Borough Of Ealing1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guinness Partnership Limited | J.Redpath Buchanan & Co. Limited | 1 Jan 2026 | |
| London Borough Of Ealing | Edward Betham and Oaklands Primary Lightning Protection | £134K | 22 Jul 2015 |
Where J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited is registered
The registered office is in Chatham (ME4), in the Medway local authority area, South East. Show ME4 5RD on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited.
- JRB Group LimitedSpecialist contractors
What happens if J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.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 August 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 29 Feb 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Mar 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Dec 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 May 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Nov 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
- 00826408
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 6 November 1964 (61 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 2 Jenkins Dale, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5RD
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
- Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 July 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 6 outstanding of 6 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.
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Frequently asked questions
When are J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited's accounts due?
J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 322 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 November 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 September 2027.
Is J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited still trading?
J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.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 J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited do?
J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited?
J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited was incorporated on 6 November 1964, 61 years ago.
Who runs J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited?
J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Apr 2001. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited?
2 people or companies have significant control of J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 50% to 75% of the shares).
Has J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.Limited has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £134K), most recently from THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED.
What is the penalty if J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.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 J.Redpath Buchanan & Co.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.