CLIFTON TRADE BATHROOMS LIMITED carries an average payment time of 41 days, which sits 11 days beyond standard 30-day terms, indicating a consistent pattern of slightly delayed settlement. While 49% of payments are made within 30 days, the majority of remaining payments fall into the 31-60 day bracket (40%), suggesting a predictable but extended payment cycle rather than sporadic late payments. The 11% of payments exceeding 60 days represents a moderate tail risk that suppliers should account for when managing cash flow expectations.
The payment profile shows relatively low volatility, with 89% of all payments settled within 60 days, providing a reasonably predictable window for cash flow planning. The low late payment rate of just 3% indicates that while payments frequently extend beyond 30-day terms, the company does not typically default or significantly delay without resolution. The primary risk factor is the normalization of 31-60 day payment cycles, which could strain suppliers operating on tighter liquidity margins.
CLIFTON TRADE BATHROOMS LIMITED presents a moderate-risk payment profile, acceptable for most suppliers but requiring adjusted cash flow planning to accommodate an effective average settlement period of 41 days. Suppliers should consider building extended payment terms of 45-60 days into their trading agreements to align contractual expectations with actual behaviour, reducing administrative friction. For suppliers with tighter credit requirements, requesting upfront deposits or implementing credit limits proportional to outstanding exposure would provide meaningful risk mitigation.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 23 Jan 2026 | 41 | 49% | 40% | 11% | 3% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 42 | 47% | 33% | 20% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 42 | 36% | 42% | 22% | 6% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms vary from payable immediately to 90 days depending on agreements with suppliers and types of services provided
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
95
Suppliers are contacted as soon as billing queries arise. This is usually within a week of receiving the invoice. We aim to resolve all queries with our suppliers before the payment falls due.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
CLIFTON TRADE BATHROOMS LIMITED is an active private limited company, incorporated on 14 February 2005, based in the North West region. Registered business activity: Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified.
From Companies House records.