EMF CONTRACTING LIMITED

Company number 08221344 ·

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Executive summary

EMF Contracting presents a paradox: a structurally profitable, well-capitalised multi-trade subcontractor whose balance sheet reveals an increasingly concerning cash conversion profile. The 93% decline in cash reserves alongside a 144% surge in long-term debtors signals potential friction in the payment chain — a familiar but dangerous pattern in UK construction. While net assets have grown to £2.3M and the company retains a genuine multi-trade competitive advantage, the near-absence of cash (£48,888) against £1.3M of current liabilities leaves minimal buffer against further payment delays or contract disputes. The sector's endemic late payment culture, combined with a softening London development pipeline, suggests EMF must priorititate working capital management and debtor collection to preserve its otherwise solid market position.

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Shareholders' funds

£1,470,744

Balance sheet as at 2023-10-31

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Overview

Company type
Private Limited Company
Incorporated
2012-09-19
Registered office
13 The Avenue West Ealing, London, United Kingdom, W13 8JR
Postcode
W13 8JR
Capital
2 GBP
Accounts category
Total Exemption Full

Accounts

Last made up to
2025-10-31
Next due by
2027-07-31
Financial year end
31 October

Confirmation statement

Last statement dated
2026-09-11
Next due by
2027-09-25
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Nature of business (SIC)

  • 43210 Electrical installation
  • 43220 Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
  • 43290 Other construction installation
  • 43320 Joinery installation

Officers 1 current · 1 resigned

Paul LYONS Director
Appointed 2012-09-19

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Group structure

Controlled by PL&EF HOLDINGS LIMITED — since 2016-09-19

From persons-with-significant-control filings on the public register.

Data protection registration

Registered with the ICO as a data protection fee payer — ZB475929 (Tier 1), registered since 2022.

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Contact details

Website
emfcontracting.co.uk
Phone
00714903-1024, 0208 2593469

Previous registered addresses 1

AddressChanged on
7 A SHELLEY CLOSE, GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX, UB6 8RT2019-12-18

Among its peers

Top 5%

by shareholders' funds, of 344 similar companies in W

Among the oldest 25% of its local peers, trading since 2012.

No.4 of the largest electrical installation companies in London →

24 companies are registered at this postcode →

Competitors London

This company ranks 4 among electrical installation in London.

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The class of 2012

38%

of the 2,800 companies in this sector incorporated in 2012 are still active today; 57% have since been dissolved.

A fact about the year, not a forecast for this company.

Survival rates for every incorporation year →

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