# H.L. DECORATING CONTRACTORS LTD (03958787)

> H.L. DECORATING CONTRACTORS LTD is an active private limited company (company number 03958787) incorporated on 29 March 2000, registered in Brentwood. Its registered activity is painting (SIC 43341). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 April 2026, showing net assets of −£8,204 and cash of £11k, with 0 employees on average. Net assets fell 153% on the prior period (£16k). Across the last 3 periods on record the net-asset trend is volatile.

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2000-03-29
- Registered office: Brentwood, CM13 1AB
- SIC 43341: Painting
- Next accounts due: 2028-01-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-04-12
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 282 comparable companies in Essex (median £4,708, upper quartile £30k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | −£8,204 | £11k | £33k | £44k | — | — | 0 |
| 2025-04-30 | £16k | £11k | £32k | — | — | — | 3 |
| 2024-04-30 | £932 | £703 | £43k | — | — | — | 3 |

current ratio 1; net assets trend volatile; size band micro.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-8,204 at 30 April 2026
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -152.7% vs prior period
- Three or more accounting periods on record: 3 periods on record
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 29 March 2000

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Vincent Sidney Herbert — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2023-08-08

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03958787
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