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Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd
- Company number
- 05064597
- Incorporated
- 5 Mar 200422 years trading
- Registered office
- Cannons Yard Bedlars Green, Great Hallingbury, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM22 7UZ
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings
Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in Bishops Stortford, company number 05064597, one of 13 building contractors in Bishops Stortford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 July 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 October 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 £97K (+32.5%) on the year before, to £396K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.1M against £785K owed within a year: 1.4 times cover.
- 14 employees on average, up from 13 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 Oct 2025 | £396K | £631K | £1.1M | £785K | 14 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £299K | £515K | £1M | £817K | 13 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £280K | £435K | £913K | £732K | 12 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £208K | £441K | £940K | £755K | 13 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £52K | £185K | £558K | £507K | 14 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £69K | £213K | £400K | £320K | 13 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £99K | £230K | £506K | £440K | 12 |
| 31 Oct 2018 | £100K | £156K | £439K | £368K | 13 |
| 31 Oct 2017 | £80K | £141K | £270K | £205K | 13 |
| 31 Oct 2016 | £92K | £164K | £239K | £166K | 13 |
Public contracts won
Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd has one public sector contract award on record; the ones with their own published value total £220K (2023). 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.
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Barking and Dagenham | Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Alterations & Refurbishment Works To Form An ARP | £220K | 28 Jul 2023 |
Where Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Bishops Stortford (CM22), in the Uttlesford local authority area, East of England. Show CM22 7UZ on a map.
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What happens if Ratcliff & Burridge Construction 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 31 July 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Feb 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Nov 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Oct 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
- 05064597
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 March 2004 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- Cannons Yard Bedlars Green, Great Hallingbury, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM22 7UZ
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 5 March 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 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.
Similar companies in Bishops Stortford
Other active building contractors registered in Bishops Stortford.
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- T.F. Interiors Limited2004
- W Gent Builders Ltd2012
- Baris London Limited2018
- Carmelcrest Comfort Ltd2026
- Essex Roofing Limited2017
- Essex Roofing Repairs Limited2016
- G.E. and A.F. Silvester Limited1965
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Frequently asked questions
When are Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd's accounts due?
Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 July 2027 (in 291 days), covering the period to 31 October 2026.
When is Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 October 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 August 2027.
Is Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd still trading?
Ratcliff & Burridge Construction 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 Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd do?
Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd is registered under Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201).
How old is Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd?
Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd was incorporated on 5 March 2004, 22 years ago.
Has Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd won public sector contracts?
Yes. Ratcliff & Burridge Construction Ltd has one contract award from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £220K), most recently from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
What is the penalty if Ratcliff & Burridge Construction 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 Ratcliff & Burridge Construction 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.