BUILDCERT LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03643572 · ltd · incorporated 1998-10-02
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 26.3y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
65/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 80/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 61). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

1 live charge · oldest 26.3y

85/100
ready

Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.

  • · Oldest live charge is 26.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.

Data confidence

Overall: low (50/100)

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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (3 active, 23 linked, 21 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
112 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
65/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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Last 180 days
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Corporate timeline (68 events)Click to expand
  1. 2020-02-11
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2020-02-11
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2019-11-26
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2019-11-19
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2019-08-29
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    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  6. 2018-10-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
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  7. 2017-07-21
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  8. 2017-06-07
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  9. 2017-05-25
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    MCLELLAN, Cllifton John resigned
    director
  10. 2016-10-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  11. 2016-07-26
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    RICHARDSON, David Graham resigned
    director
  12. 2016-07-26
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    officers · TM01
  13. 2015-12-04
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  14. 2015-09-28
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  15. 2015-05-15
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  16. 2015-03-31
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    GRIFFITHS, Tony resigned
    director
  17. 2014-12-15
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    CHIPPER, Lesley Ann appointed
    director
  18. 2014-12-15
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    RICHARDSON, David Graham appointed
    director
  19. 2014-12-15
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  20. 2014-12-15
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  21. 2014-10-23
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  22. 2014-10-09
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  23. 2013-10-10
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  24. 2013-10-02
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  25. 2013-02-14
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  26. 2013-02-13
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    LAWLOR, Kevan Paul resigned
    director
  27. 2013-02-13
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    MCLELLAN, Cllifton John appointed
    director
  28. 2013-02-13
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  29. 2012-10-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  30. 2011-10-01
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    CHIPPER, Lesley Ann appointed
    secretary
  31. 2011-05-11
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    FERGUSON, Robert resigned
    director
  32. 2011-05-11
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    LAWLOR, Kevan Paul appointed
    director
  33. 2011-03-31
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    MCLINTOCK, Karen Aileen resigned
    secretary
  34. 2011-03-31
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    CHAPMAN, Ronald Eric resigned
    director
  35. 2011-03-31
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    GRIFFITHS, Tony appointed
    director
  36. 2010-04-01
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    GRIFFITHS, Anthony Kerr resigned
    director
  37. 2009-07-07
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    BELLAHCENE, Tarik appointed
    director
  38. 2009-07-07
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    BONTINCK, Koen resigned
    director
  39. 2006-07-20
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    LAWLOR, Kevan Paul resigned
    director
  40. 2006-05-02
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    BONTINCK, Koen appointed
    director
  41. 2006-05-02
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    CHAPMAN, Ronald Eric appointed
    director
  42. 2005-03-31
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    MALING, Guy Quentin resigned
    director
  43. 2005-03-09
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    MOSS, John, Doctor resigned
    director
  44. 2004-08-16
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    FERGUSON, Robert appointed
    director
  45. 2004-01-23
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    JOST, Mark resigned
    director
  46. 2003-11-10
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    LAWLOR, Kevan Paul appointed
    director
  47. 2003-09-10
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    MANGINO, Dennis R, Doctor resigned
    director
  48. 2003-02-21
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    GRIFFITHS, Anthony Kerr appointed
    director
  49. 2003-02-21
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    HALDER, Alan Kenneth, Dr resigned
    director
  50. 2003-02-21
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    MALING, Guy Quentin appointed
    director
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Owner dependency

76/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

69/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 28 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 high ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2020-02-11

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1998-10-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74909 — Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.

Registered office

Unit 30 Fern Close
Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin
Oakdale
Gwent
NP11 3EH

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 20 resigned)

CHIPPER, Lesley Ann→
secretary · appointed 2011-10-01
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Active
BELLAHCENE, Tarik→
director · ~58y · appointed 2009-07-07
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Active
CHIPPER, Lesley Ann→
director · ~61y · appointed 2014-12-15
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Active
MCLINTOCK, Karen Aileen→
secretary · appointed 1998-10-02 · resigned 2011-03-31
Resigned
ALLEN, Ruth→
director · ~68y · appointed 1998-10-02 · resigned 2000-03-31
Resigned
BONTINCK, Koen→
director · ~58y · appointed 2006-05-02 · resigned 2009-07-07
Resigned
CHAPMAN, Ronald Eric→
director · ~68y · appointed 2006-05-02 · resigned 2011-03-31
Resigned
FERGUSON, Robert→
director · ~65y · appointed 2004-08-16 · resigned 2011-05-11
Resigned
GRIFFITHS, Anthony Kerr→
director · ~69y · appointed 2003-02-21 · resigned 2010-04-01
Resigned
GRIFFITHS, Tony→
director · ~69y · appointed 2011-03-31 · resigned 2015-03-31
Resigned
HALDER, Alan Kenneth, Dr→
director · ~82y · appointed 1998-10-02 · resigned 2003-02-21
Resigned
HODGES, David John→
director · ~76y · appointed 1998-10-02 · resigned 2000-03-31
Resigned
JOST, Mark→
director · ~76y · appointed 2002-10-17 · resigned 2004-01-23
Resigned
LAWLOR, Kevan Paul→
director · ~69y · appointed 2011-05-11 · resigned 2013-02-13
Resigned
LAWLOR, Kevan Paul→
director · ~69y · appointed 2003-11-10 · resigned 2006-07-20
Resigned
LAWLOR, Kevan B→
director · ~69y · appointed 2000-10-11 · resigned 2002-10-17
Resigned
MALING, Guy Quentin→
director · ~70y · appointed 2003-02-21 · resigned 2005-03-31
Resigned
MANGINO, Dennis R, Doctor→
director · ~83y · appointed 2000-10-11 · resigned 2003-09-10
Resigned
MCLELLAN, Cllifton John→
director · ~71y · appointed 2013-02-13 · resigned 2017-05-25
Resigned
MOSS, John, Doctor→
director · ~82y · appointed 2000-10-11 · resigned 2005-03-09
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Debenture1 property09/02/200023/11/2002

Recent filings (112 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2020-02-11
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2019-11-26
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2019-11-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-10-09
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2019-08-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2018-10-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-10-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2017-07-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-07
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-10-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2016-10-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-07-26
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-12-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2015-09-28