HYDRO CLEANSING LIMITED
- · Lifecycle stage drifting downward
- · Currently "declining"
- 38110SIC 38110
- 38120SIC 38120
- 39000SIC 39000
Opportunity 61/100 (worth a look), bankability 32/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 59). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (55/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 22.8y
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: high (80/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Sector-multiple EBITDA, turnover, and NAV-proxy valuation range with confidence tier — derived from extracted iXBRL financials.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 102Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax | £7.8k | £176.5k |
| Average employees | 62 | 7800 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
2 signals detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (47 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-01⚠️liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-completioninsolvency · CVA4
- 2025-05-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-03⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · CVA3
- 2024-05-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-mediumaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-03⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · CVA3
- 2023-01-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-05⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · CVA3
- 2021-10-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-17⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · CVA3
- 2021-04-13⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2021-04-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-04-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-07📄capital-return-purchase-own-sharescapital · SH03
- 2021-03-03➖BRADY, Graham Peter resigneddirector
- 2021-03-03➖ROAKE, Steven Alistair resigneddirector
- 2021-03-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-03-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-09-29⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · CVA3
- 2020-01-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-22➕BRADY, Graham Peter appointeddirector
- 2018-06-22➕ROAKE, Steven Alistair appointeddirector
- 2017-01-31➖HOAD, Carol resignedsecretary
- 2017-01-31➖HOAD, Carol resigneddirector
- 2015-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2015-07-29🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2012-07-04🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Liberty Leasing PLC
- 2011-03-18🔒Charge registered #6Lender: State Securities PLC
- 2011-03-11🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Steven Hoad & Carol Bickerstaffe
- 2011-02-15🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2011-02-08🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2011-02-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2011-02-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2010-04-07🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2009-04-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2004-09-16➖HOAD, Ken resigneddirector
- 2003-11-24🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2003-08-26🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Galliford Try Properties Limited
- 2002-02-01➕HOAD, Carol appointeddirector
- 2002-02-01➕HOAD, Ken appointeddirector
- 2000-01-31🏢Company incorporatedAs HYDRO CLEANSING LIMITED
- 2000-01-31➕HOAD, Steven appointeddirector
- 2000-01-31➕HOAD, Carol appointedsecretary
- 2000-01-31➕M W DOUGLAS & COMPANY LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2000-01-31➖M W DOUGLAS & COMPANY LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2000-01-31➕DOUGLAS NOMINEES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2000-01-31➖DOUGLAS NOMINEES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 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 · 2 med · 1 lowFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-08-01: liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-completion; 2024-07-03: liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-date
Companies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Steven Hoad Individual · British · DOB 06/1967 · age 59 | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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11 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Officers (1 active · 7 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/07/2015 | — | |
| outstanding | Liberty Leasing Liberty Leasing PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 04/07/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | State Securities State Securities PLC | Supplemental chattel mortgage | 1 property | 18/03/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | Steven Hoad & Carol Bickerstaffe | Legal charge | 1 property | 11/03/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | Legal and general charge | 1 property | 15/02/2011 | 22/11/2015 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 07/04/2010 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Fixed & floating charge | 1 property | 29/04/2009 | 08/02/2011 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/11/2003 | 08/02/2011 | |
| satisfied | Galliford Try Properties Galliford Try Properties Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 26/08/2003 | 08/02/2011 |