Carringtons Building Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against CARRINGTONS BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED on 24 September 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The petition was filed under case number CR-2026-007404.
The presentation of a winding-up petition is a formal court filing and does not constitute a determination of insolvency or a court order to wind up the company. The petition represents an assertion before the High Court that the company is unable to pay its debts under section 122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Petition details
| Attribute | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007404 |
| Title | Carringtons Building & Civil Engineering Limited |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Date Presented | 24 September 2026 |
| Source Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
Not stated in the published court source are the identity of the petitioning creditor, the underlying debt amount, or any listed hearing date.
Company snapshot
According to the Companies House register, Carringtons Building & Civil Engineering Limited (company number 04816497) was incorporated on 1 July 2003. Its registered office is recorded at 117 Dartford Road, Dartford, England, DA1 3EN.
The company operates under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 41201, covering the construction of commercial buildings. As of September 2026, the official status recorded at Companies House is active with a active - proposal to strike off status flag.
Latest turnover and net asset figures are not stated in the published source.
Directors and ownership
The public register records the active officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) for the entity:
- Active Officers:
- Ms Jessica Louise Mitchell (Director, appointed 4 December 2025)
- Recent Resigned Directors:
- Mr Frankie Campbell (Director, appointed 5 July 2011, resigned 22 January 2026)
- Mr Wayne Martin Cooper (Director, appointed 24 February 2017, resigned 27 February 2025)
- Mr Mark Mitchell (Director, appointed 5 July 2011, resigned 29 April 2022)
- Persons with Significant Control (PSCs):
- Ms Jessica Louise Mitchell (Notified 26 November 2025, holds 25% to 50% shares and voting rights)
- Mr Wayne Martin Cooper (Notified 1 October 2024, holds 25% to 50% shares)
- Allied Recruitment Services Ltd (Company 05528353, notified 1 October 2024, holds 25% to 50% shares)
- Mrs Frankie Campbell (Ceased as PSC on 26 November 2025)
Official register entries show officer appointments and shareholding notices as reported; they do not link individual officers directly to the petition or insolvency proceedings.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent petition advertisements were supplied in the initial court extract. Statutory advertisements regarding court hearings are traditionally placed in The Gazette in accordance with Insolvency Rule 7.10.
Companies House shows an active proposal to strike off notice on the corporate record. When a strike-off proposal is underway while a petition is presented, statutory cross-checks prevent non-dissolution if a winding-up order is made by the court.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a winding-up petition is presented, counterparties face operational and financial considerations under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Any disposition of the company's property made after the commencement of the winding-up is void unless validated by the court.
Counterparty risk review checklist
1. Stop Credit Terms: Immediately suspend trade credit and move to pre-payment terms.
2. Review Ongoing Contracts: Assess contracts for insolvency termination clauses or retention of title (RoT) rights.
3. Monitor Bank Payments: Recognize that payments received after 24 September 2026 might be subject to clawback by a liquidator if a winding-up order is granted without a Section 127 validation order.
4. Check Daily Listings: Check the daily winding-up list to track hearing dates as they are scheduled by the High Court.
Scenario: Managing post-petition exposure
A construction materials merchant supplying a civil engineering firm receives notice of a petition filed two days prior. If the supplier delivers further uncertified supplies on credit, any unpaid invoices will rank as uninsured unsecured debt in liquidation. Furthermore, direct payments received from the customer's bank account after the petition filing date face clawback risk under Section 127 unless a court validation order is obtained by the debtor company.
How to run a winding up petition search
Determining whether a UK trading partner is subject to hidden legal actions requires verifying Central Registry data before court filings appear on Companies House. Performing a comprehensive winding up petition search reveals early High Court filings prior to formal advertisement.
Conducting a regular winding up search ensures credit managers and procurement teams identify early warning indicators across commercial supply networks.
In conventional workflow, legal teams perform manual WebCHeck searches, call the Insolvency Service, and inspect High Court cause lists individually. Corp Intel centralises court filing feeds, Companies House filings, and Gazette entries into unified daily updates. Professional teams use free company monitoring to automate real-time alerts when a new court filing or corporate change occurs.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers and legal managers must verify counterparty solvency before releasing goods or agreeing extended payment arrangements. Missing an unadvertised High Court petition can lead to clawback actions on recently received payments and unrecoverable bad debts. Performing a statutory winding up search at onboarding and key trade milestones protects working capital and establishes a defensible audit trail.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After a petition is presented at the High Court Central Registry, the court assigns a case number and sets a hearing date. The petition must be served on the company's registered office. The petitioner must advertise the petition in The Gazette at least seven business days before the hearing, unless the court orders otherwise.
Can a company trade after a winding-up petition is filed?
The company can technically continue operations, but Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 makes post-petition property disposals and bank account transactions void if a winding-up order is ultimately made. Banks frequently freeze company accounts upon learning of a petition to avoid liability.
How long does it take from petition presentation to a court hearing?
A High Court winding-up petition hearing is usually listed between 6 and 10 weeks after the initial presentation date, depending on court capacity and location.
Does a proposal to strike off stop a winding-up petition?
No. A strike-off proposal at Companies House is an administrative action. A High Court winding-up petition takes precedence, and Companies House will suspend striking off the company once notified of legal winding-up proceedings.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.