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- Groundworks and demolition
- Preston
- J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited
J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited
- Company number
- 02138452
- Incorporated
- 8 Jun 198739 years trading
- Registered office
- Singletons Cottage Lords Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9UA
- Nature of business
- Demolition; Site preparation; Other construction installation; Roofing activities
J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited is a 39-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 02138452, one of 36 groundworks and demolition companies in Preston. 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 £31K (+204%) on the year before, to £47K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £46K against £40K owed within a year: 1.2 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2018 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £47K | £46K | £40K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £15K | £32K | £26K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £25K | £118K | £95K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | -£11K | £43K | £32K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | -£24K | £16K | £24K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £2,172 | £46K | £67K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £23K | £61K | £75K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | £49K | £45K | £41K |
Public contracts won
J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited has 3 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £82K, from 2016 to 2024. 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.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)2 awards
- Halton Borough Council1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency) | Homes England: East Lancs Paper Mill De-Risking Works 2024 | £11K | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency) | Homes England - Crowlands, Southport Palisade Fencing Works, 2023 | £49K | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Halton Borough Council | The Demolition of the Former St John Fisher Bungalow, Widnes | £23K | 20 Jul 2016 |
Where J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited is registered
The registered office is in Preston (PR1), in the South Ribble local authority area, North West. Show PR1 9UA on a map.
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What happens if J. W. Ousby and Sons 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 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
- 02138452
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 June 1987 (39 years ago)
- Registered office
- Singletons Cottage Lords Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9UA
- Nature of business
- Demolition (SIC 43110)
Site preparation (SIC 43120)
Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
Roofing activities (SIC 43910) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 6 September 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for groundworks and demolition companies
Groundworks and demolition companies tend to own heavy plant, so capital allowances and hire purchase liabilities show up in both the accounts and the CT600.
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Frequently asked questions
When are J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited's accounts due?
J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited'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 J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited still trading?
J. W. Ousby and Sons 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. W. Ousby and Sons Limited do?
J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited is registered under Demolition (SIC 43110); Site preparation (SIC 43120); Other construction installation (SIC 43290); Roofing activities (SIC 43910).
How old is J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited?
J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited was incorporated on 8 June 1987, 39 years ago.
Has J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. J. W. Ousby and Sons Limited has 3 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £82K), most recently from Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency).
What is the penalty if J. W. Ousby and Sons 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. W. Ousby and Sons 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.