# EXPLORATION & TESTING ASSOCIATES LIMITED (11803869)

> EXPLORATION & TESTING ASSOCIATES LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 11803869) incorporated on 4 February 2019, registered in Durham. Its registered activity is test drilling and boring (SIC 43130). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2025, showing net assets of £680k and cash of £8,815, with 32 employees on average. Net assets rose 6% on the prior period (£641k). Across the last 3 periods on record the net-asset trend is rising.

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2019-02-04
- Registered office: Durham, DH6 5AD
- SIC 43130: Test drilling and boring
- SIC 71200: Technical testing and analysis
- Next accounts due: 2027-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-02-18
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 338 comparable companies in the UK (median £15k, upper quartile £116k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | £680k | £8,815 | £572k | — | — | — | 32 |
| 2024-12-31 | £641k | £92k | £524k | — | — | — | 30 |
| 2023-12-31 | £277k | £29k | £759k | — | — | — | 23 |

net assets trend rising; size band small.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £679,876 at 31 December 2025
- Three or more accounting periods on record: 3 periods on record
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 4 February 2019

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## Persons with significant control

- Mrs Lisa Carmen Hughes — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2023-03-15

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