THOMAS SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED

⚰️Wound downliquidation
00926435 · ltd · incorporated 1968-01-26
Investment thesis
Company liquidation — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
34/100
Pass
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What this business does
Primary activity: Development of building projects
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed low-transparency controlled group — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 34/100 (pass), bankability 2/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 81). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (90/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.

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Refinance opportunity

36 live charges · 28 lenders · oldest 52.6y

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 52.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 28 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 75/100 (specialist).

Data confidence

Overall: low (51/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
36 charges (36/36 with lender, 36/36 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (1 active, 20 linked, 13 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
215 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
34/100Pass
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Clear signal to pass. Time better spent elsewhere unless you have a specific strategic angle.

Business quality
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
5
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (127 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-10-24
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  2. 2025-10-21
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
    insolvency · LIQ02
  3. 2024-09-18
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  4. 2023-11-22
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  5. 2022-11-17
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  6. 2022-11-16
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  7. 2020-11-02
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  8. 2019-10-14
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  9. 2019-10-14
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  10. 2018-03-26
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  11. 2016-12-09
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · 4.68
  12. 2015-09-18
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  13. 2015-09-17
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    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  14. 2015-09-17
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    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  15. 2015-09-17
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  16. 2015-05-22
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    change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
    accounts · AA01
  17. 2014-12-08
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  18. 2014-09-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  19. 2014-09-12
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    change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  20. 2014-03-07
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  21. 2014-03-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  22. 2014-03-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  23. 2014-03-04
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR01
  24. 2014-02-26
    ➖
    SISSONS, Robert resigned
    director
  25. 2014-02-26
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    Q HOLDINGS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  26. 2014-02-26
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    Charge registered #36
    Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
  27. 2014-02-20
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  28. 2014-02-14
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  29. 2014-02-14
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    Charge satisfied #35
  30. 2014-02-03
    ➕
    RUTTLE, George Henry appointed
    director
  31. 2013-09-26
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    Charge registered #35
    Lender: Close Invoice Finance Limited
  32. 2012-08-01
    ➕
    SISSONS, Robert appointed
    director
  33. 2012-06-30
    ➖
    OSBORNE, Hamish resigned
    secretary
  34. 2012-06-30
    ➖
    OSBORNE, Hamish resigned
    director
  35. 2010-06-28
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    Charge registered #34
    Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
  36. 2010-02-01
    ➖
    KURK, Claire Debra Louise resigned
    director
  37. 2010-02-01
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    OSBORNE, Hamish appointed
    director
  38. 2009-05-01
    ➖
    HEPWORTH, David Spicer resigned
    director
  39. 2009-05-01
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    KURK, Claire Debra Louise appointed
    director
  40. 2009-03-19
    ➕
    OSBORNE, Hamish appointed
    secretary
  41. 2009-02-13
    ➖
    JURIST LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  42. 2008-07-11
    ➖
    PALMER, Julian Philip resigned
    secretary
  43. 2008-07-11
    ➕
    JURIST LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  44. 2008-07-11
    ➕
    PALMER, Julian Philip appointed
    director
  45. 2008-07-11
    ➖
    PALMER, Julian Philip resigned
    director
  46. 2008-01-16
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    Charge satisfied #33
  47. 2007-08-24
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    Charge registered #33
    Lender: Scottish & Newcastle UK Limited (The Security Trustee)
  48. 2006-07-26
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    Charge satisfied #30
  49. 2006-07-26
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    Charge satisfied #29
  50. 2006-07-24
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    Charge registered #32
    Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
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Owner dependency

90/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 81 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

93/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 81 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 58 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

4 high · 1 med ·
Accounts overdue
high

Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.

Evidence: Next due: 2016-03-31

Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2016-08-14

Company in liquidation
high

Company is actively being wound up. Not a going concern.

13 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2025-10-24: liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date; 2025-10-21: liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusliquidation
Typeltd
Incorporated1968-01-26
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41100 — Development of building projects

Registered office

Heskin Hall Farm
Wood Lane
Heskin
Lancashire
PR7 5PA

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2016-03-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2013-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2016-08-14OVERDUE
Last: —

Officers (1 active · 19 resigned)

RUTTLE, George Henry→
director · ~81y · appointed 2014-02-03
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
GREENSMITH, Michael Charles→
secretary · appointed 2004-08-26 · resigned 2004-08-26
Resigned
OSBORNE, Hamish→
secretary · appointed 2009-03-19 · resigned 2012-06-30
Resigned
PALMER, Julian Philip→
secretary · appointed 2004-12-16 · resigned 2008-07-11
Resigned
PALMER, Julian Philip→
secretary · appointed 2004-08-26 · resigned 2004-12-16
Resigned
PRICE, Edward Howe→
secretary · resigned 2004-08-26
Resigned
JURIST LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2008-07-11 · resigned 2009-02-13
Resigned
BEGY, Roger Bilton→
director · ~83y · appointed 1992-10-13 · resigned 1994-03-07
Resigned
BOT, Thomas Jacobus Maria→
director · ~92y · resigned 2004-08-26
Resigned
CLARK, David William Lyon→
director · ~79y · resigned 1991-11-21
Resigned
GOURLAY, John Malcolm→
director · ~84y · appointed 1992-01-30 · resigned 1995-02-09
Resigned
HEPWORTH, David Spicer→
director · ~58y · appointed 2004-08-26 · resigned 2009-05-01
Resigned
JENKINSON, Matthew→
director · ~67y · resigned 1994-03-07
Resigned
KURK, Claire Debra Louise→
director · ~61y · appointed 2009-05-01 · resigned 2010-02-01
Resigned
OSBORNE, Hamish→
director · ~53y · appointed 2010-02-01 · resigned 2012-06-30
Resigned
PALMER, Julian Philip→
director · ~58y · appointed 2008-07-11 · resigned 2008-07-11
Resigned
PRICE, Edward Howe→
director · ~99y · resigned 2004-08-26
Resigned
SISSONS, Robert→
director · ~72y · appointed 2012-08-01 · resigned 2014-02-26
Resigned
WHITMORE, John→
director · ~95y · resigned 1995-02-09
Resigned
Q HOLDINGS LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2004-08-26 · resigned 2014-02-26
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

36
Total charges
4
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:36 of 36 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property26/02/2014—
satisfied
Close Invoice Finance
Close Invoice Finance Limited
A registered charge1 property26/09/201314/02/2014
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee & debenture1 property28/06/2010—
satisfied
Scottish & Newcastle UK (The Security Trustee) / Scottish & Newcastle UK (The Security Holder)
Scottish & Newcastle UK Limited (The Security Trustee) / Scottish & Newcastle UK Limited (The Security Holder)
Chattel mortgage1 property24/08/200716/01/2008
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee & debenture1 property24/07/2006—
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property24/07/2006—
satisfied
Mathon
Mathon PLC
Legal charge1 property09/06/200626/07/2006
satisfied
Mathon
Mathon PLC
Debenture1 property09/06/200626/07/2006
satisfied
Excel Securities
Excel Securities PLC
Legal charge1 property16/03/200514/06/2006
satisfied
Excel Securities
Excel Securities PLC
Debenture1 property16/03/200514/06/2006
satisfied
Peter William Friend
Legal charge1 property31/08/200426/01/2005
satisfied
Richard Anthony Williamson
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Jack Hainsworth Whitham and Barbara Elizabeth Whitham
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Brenda Turner
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Graham Thompson
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Madeleine Rose
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Mary Priddle
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Erik Alfred White and Elizabeth Anne White
Legal charge1 property26/08/200426/01/2005
satisfied
William Watson and Florence May Watson
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Sandra Anne Pothecary
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Jeffrey Turner and Vivien Rowena Turner
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Christakis Savva Nicola and Maria Nicola
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Colin James
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Janet Hazel Jackson
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Charles Edwin Highfield
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Kathleen Dawn Harper
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Derek James Greenaway and Helen Greenaway
Legal charge1 property26/08/200426/01/2005
satisfied
Keith Winston Graves and Mary Graves
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Kieran Patrick Fielding and Alice Cora Seale Fielding
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Robert John Cockrill and Diane Margaret Cockrill
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Allen Clegg
Legal charge1 property26/08/200402/04/2005
satisfied
Peter Thomas Barratt and Barbara Joan Barratt
Legal charge1 property26/08/200426/01/2005
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property14/01/199108/12/2001
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property06/06/198708/12/2001
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Mortgage debenture1 property07/07/197808/12/2001
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property22/11/197302/10/1993
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Recent filings (215 total)

liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2025-10-24
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · LIQ02
2025-10-21
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2024-09-18
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2023-11-22
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2022-11-17
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2022-11-16
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2020-11-02
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2019-10-14
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2019-10-14
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2018-03-26
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2016-12-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2015-09-18
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2015-09-17
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2015-09-17
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-09-17