- Companies
- Groundworks and demolition
- Consett
- Meta Limited
Meta Limited
- Company number
- 06691310
- Incorporated
- 8 Sep 200818 years trading
- Registered office
- 12 Bessemer Court, Hownsgill Ind. Park, Knitsley Lane, Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 7BL
- Nature of business
- Demolition
Meta Limited is a 18-year-old private limited company registered in Consett, company number 06691310, one of the UK's groundworks and demolition companies. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 June 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 September 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 £19K (+12.6%) on the year before, to £172K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £321K against £152K owed within a year: 2.1 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | £172K | £80 | £321K | £152K | 0 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | £153K | £65K | £218K | £111K | 7 |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £121K | £78K | £145K | £58K | 6 |
| 30 Sep 2022 | £64K | £7,856 | £98K | £96K | 6 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | £34K | £49K | £150K | £83K | 6 |
| 30 Sep 2020 | £57K | £77K | £164K | £67K | 7 |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £13K | £36 | £129K | £127K | 11 |
| 30 Sep 2018 | -£43K | £34 | £151K | £207K | 18 |
| 30 Sep 2016 | £146K | £91K | £551K | £470K | |
| 30 Sep 2015 | £36K | £88K | £384K | £380K |
Public contracts won
Meta Limited has 2 public sector contract awards on record, from 2022 to 2024. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For all of them the published figure is a shared or multi-year ceiling (a framework place, a multi-supplier award, or more than a small company could hold alone), so no value is shown.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- The Association of North East Councils Limited1 award
- Gateshead Council1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Association of North East Councils Limited | Asbestos Removal Works | Ceiling, not shown | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Gateshead Council | Framework for Demolitio Works and Associated Services and Asbestos Management (Nepo221) | Ceiling, not shown | 17 Nov 2022 |
Where Meta Limited is registered
The registered office is in Consett (DH8), in the County Durham local authority area, North East. Show DH8 7BL on a map.
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Also registered at this address
3 other companies use the same registered office as Meta Limited.
- A H Drywall Finishing LimitedSpecialist contractors
- A.M.A Atvs LtdMechanics and garages
- Hexham Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms LimitedJoiners and carpenters
What happens if Meta 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 June 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jan 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Oct 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Mar 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Sep 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
- 06691310
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 September 2008 (18 years ago)
- Registered office
- 12 Bessemer Court, Hownsgill Ind. Park, Knitsley Lane, Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 7BL
- Nature of business
- Demolition (SIC 43110)
- Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 17 November 2025
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 Meta Limited's accounts due?
Meta Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 June 2027 (in 260 days), covering the period to 30 September 2026.
When is Meta Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 September 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 July 2027.
Is Meta Limited still trading?
Meta 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 Meta Limited do?
Meta Limited is registered under Demolition (SIC 43110).
How old is Meta Limited?
Meta Limited was incorporated on 8 September 2008, 18 years ago.
Has Meta Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Meta Limited has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender, most recently from THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED.
What is the penalty if Meta 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 Meta 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.