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- S. Downes Builders Limited
S. Downes Builders Limited
- Company number
- 04499902
- Incorporated
- 31 Jul 200224 years trading
- Registered office
- C/O Emmerson Accountancy Atlantic Business Centre Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5NQ
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings
S. Downes Builders Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Altrincham, company number 04499902, one of 90 building contractors in Altrincham. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 28 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 28 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 £11K on the year before, to £11K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £6,775 against £2,447 owed within a year: 2.8 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- 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 Mar 2025 | £11K | £5,591 | £6,775 | £2,447 | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £19 | £525 | £6,648 | £1,115 | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £9,317 | £146 | £21K | £446 | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £13 | £21 | £9,556 | £5,998 | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £48 | £39 | £15K | £2,837 | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £3,350 | £535 | £535 | £2,556 | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £2,626 | £276 | £996 | £1,325 | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £35 | £112 | £6,842 | £7,166 | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £4,296 | £649 | £13K | £8,800 | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £388 | £1,575 | £10K | £10K |
Where S. Downes Builders Limited is registered
The registered office is in Altrincham (WA14), in the Trafford local authority area, North West. Show WA14 5NQ on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as S. Downes Builders Limited.
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What happens if S. Downes Builders 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 28 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 29 Dec 2026 to 28 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 29 Jan 2027 to 28 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 29 Mar 2027 to 28 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 29 Jun 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 29 Mar 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 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
- 04499902
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 31 July 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- C/O Emmerson Accountancy Atlantic Business Centre Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5NQ
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
- Year end
- 28 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 21 October 2025
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 S. Downes Builders Limited's accounts due?
S. Downes Builders Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 December 2026 (in 77 days), covering the period to 28 March 2026.
When is S. Downes Builders Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 28 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 29 December 2026.
Is S. Downes Builders Limited still trading?
S. Downes Builders 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 S. Downes Builders Limited do?
S. Downes Builders Limited is registered under Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202).
How old is S. Downes Builders Limited?
S. Downes Builders Limited was incorporated on 31 July 2002, 24 years ago.
What is the penalty if S. Downes Builders 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 S. Downes Builders 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.