BRETT LANDSCAPING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00342312 · ltd · incorporated 1938-07-09
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 08120
Sector: Mining & quarrying
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 23910SIC 23910
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 80-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 80). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
15 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 36.7y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 36.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
15 charges (15/15 with lender, 15/15 with type)
90
Directors & officers
27 officers (5 active, 27 linked, 22 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
25 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
191 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (82 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-03-23➕SMITH, Adam Julian appointeddirector
- 2026-03-11📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-06🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2025-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-08➖BALDRY, Richard Hugh resigneddirector
- 2024-12-31📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-12-31📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-12-20🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-12-20🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-11-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-31🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-07-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-09📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2024-01-09📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-08-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-02-22📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-02-19🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2021-01-22📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2021-01-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-01-05📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-12-31➖SMITH, Alan Henry resigneddirector
- 2020-12-23🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2020-12-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-01➕KITCHIN, Susan Francis appointedsecretary
- 2020-01-01➖GILBERT, John resignedsecretary
- 2019-11-22➕BALDRY, Richard Hugh appointeddirector
- 2018-09-27🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2017-10-06🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2017-09-18🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2017-05-22🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD
- 2017-05-22🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD
- 2016-05-16🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2016-05-16🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2016-05-16🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2015-06-30➕TARN, Nicholas James appointeddirector
- 2012-06-28🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2012-06-28🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
- 2012-03-01➕SMITH, Alan Henry appointeddirector
- 2011-12-02➖DROOGAN, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2010-01-06🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2008-11-01➕DROOGAN, Christopher John appointeddirector
- 2007-06-29➖O'CARROLL, Brendan Mark resigneddirector
- 2006-12-31➖RUSSELL, Simon John resigneddirector
- 2006-10-06➖MARSH, David Jeremy resigneddirector
- 2003-01-14➖TALLON, Peter William John resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 82 events
Owner dependency
80/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "BRETT" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 80 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 80 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
10 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Brett Trading Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Brett Trading Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BRETT LANDSCAPING LIMITED
This company · 00342312
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brett Trading Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/01/2024 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Robert Brett & Sons Ltdceased 01/01/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1938-07-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC08120 — SIC 08120
Registered office
Robert Brett House
Ashford Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 7PP
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-28
Last: 2025-10-14
Officers (5 active · 22 resigned)
KITCHIN, Susan Francis→
Activesecretary · appointed 2020-01-01
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BRETT, William John→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2000-03-01
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GILBERT, John→
Activedirector · ~80y · appointed 2002-07-25
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SMITH, Adam Julian→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2026-03-23
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TARN, Nicholas James→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2015-06-30
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DOYLE, Noel James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-11-01 · resigned 2000-03-01
GILBERT, John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-07-25 · resigned 2020-01-01
WHITE, David Douglas Percival→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1992-10-31
WOOLNOUGH, Peter Barry→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-03-01 · resigned 2002-07-26
ABRAHAMS, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 2000-03-01
BALDRY, Richard Hugh→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2019-11-22 · resigned 2025-08-08
BRETT, Stephen Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2000-03-15 · resigned 2002-04-30
DOYLE, Noel James→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 2000-03-01
DROOGAN, Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2008-11-01 · resigned 2011-12-02
JACKSON, Nigel Clifford→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 2000-03-01
JARRETT, John Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1993-04-01 · resigned 1997-05-29
MARSH, David Jeremy→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2002-07-17 · resigned 2006-10-06
NICHOLLS, Ian Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1993-04-01 · resigned 2000-03-01
O'CARROLL, Brendan Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2002-07-17 · resigned 2007-06-29
ROWLEY, George Roland→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1993-05-14 · resigned 1994-12-31
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Mortgages & charges
15
Total charges
10
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:15 of 15 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/12/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/12/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 19/02/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/12/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/10/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/09/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 22/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 22/05/2017 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 28/06/2012 | 16/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 28/06/2012 | 27/09/2018 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 08/02/2001 | 16/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge over book debts | 1 property | 08/02/2001 | 16/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | E E Gettin / S E Gettin | Legal charge | 1 property | 06/10/1989 | 06/01/2010 |
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Recent filings (191 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-03-26
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-08-14
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-12-31
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-12-31
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-11-18
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-10
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2024-01-09
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-08-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-28