- Company number
- 03149404
- Incorporated
- 23 Jan 199630 years trading
- Registered office
- The Willows 126 Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AH
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings
Marks Building Services Limited is a 30-year-old private limited company registered in Paignton, company number 03149404, one of 38 building contractors in Paignton. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 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 £79K (+58.4%) on the year before, to £213K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £574K against £375K owed within a year: 1.5 times cover.
- 11 employees on average, down from 12 the year before.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £213K | £89K | £574K | £375K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £134K | £1,233 | £502K | £369K | 12 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £252K | £349K | £699K | £386K | 15 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £246K | £322K | £948K | £579K | 13 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £168K | £342K | £702K | £371K | 18 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £120K | £133K | £423K | £315K | 18 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £327K | £372K | £708K | £446K | 18 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £170K | £96K | £406K | £311K | 18 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £167K | £277K | £836K | £705K | 22 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £244K | £167K | £588K | £373K | 18 |
Who runs and owns Marks Building Services Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| M*** I*** | Director | Jan 1996 |
| T*** R*** | Secretary | Nov 2017 |
6 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| M*** I*** | Secretary | Jan 1996 | Nov 2017 |
| S*** I*** | Secretary | Jan 1996 | Feb 2013 |
| First Secretaries Limited | Corporate Nominee Secretary | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| S*** B*** | Director | Mar 2011 | May 2013 |
| S*** I*** | Director | Jan 1996 | Feb 2013 |
| First Directors Limited | Nominee director (company) | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
All 1 registered charge has been satisfied. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Apr 2019 | Aug 2002 |
Public contracts won
Marks Building Services Limited has 3 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £635K, from 2025 to 2026. 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
- Torbay Council3 awards
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay Council | PLD26093 Watcombe Primary Nursery Toilet Refurbishment | £69K | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Torbay Council | CAP25136 Cockington Sea Change Units Roofing Replacement | £520K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Torbay Council | PLA25110 Construction to TJ's restaurant | £46K | 25 Sep 2025 |
Where Marks Building Services Limited is registered
The registered office is in Paignton (TQ3), in the Torbay local authority area, South West. Show TQ3 2AH on a map.
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What happens if Marks Building Services 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 30 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 03149404
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 January 1996 (30 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Willows 126 Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AH
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 20 March 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for building contractors
Building companies often run the Construction Industry Scheme as a contractor, a subcontractor or both. CIS deductions suffered during the year are set against the PAYE bill, and any unrecovered balance at the year end matters when the accounts are drawn up.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Marks Building Services Limited's accounts due?
Marks Building Services Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Marks Building Services Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Marks Building Services Limited still trading?
Marks Building Services 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 Marks Building Services Limited do?
Marks Building Services Limited is registered under Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201).
How old is Marks Building Services Limited?
Marks Building Services Limited was incorporated on 23 January 1996, 30 years ago.
Who runs Marks Building Services Limited?
Marks Building Services Limited has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Jan 1996. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Marks Building Services Limited?
One person or company has significant control of Marks Building Services Limited: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).
Has Marks Building Services Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Marks Building Services Limited has 3 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £635K), most recently from Torbay Council.
What is the penalty if Marks Building Services 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 Marks Building Services 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.