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HERON BROS. LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2020
81Good
New Entry
#1537 in UK
#88 in Property
#14 in Northern Ireland

Ranked in 2 industries

  • 133rd of 702 in Infrastructure And Construction
  • 145th of 711 in Property

This company is listed under more than one industry, so we show its position in each rather than picking one.

Company Information

Company Number
NI016051
Registered Address
2,St.Patrick's Street, Draperstown, Co.Londonderry, BT45 7AL
Status
Active
Employee Count
235
Turnover
£160,443,000
EBITDA
£10,785,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.heronbros.com/
Phone
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
2 September 1982
Nature of Business
41201 - Construction of commercial buildings
Industries
Property, Infrastructure And Construction
Region
Northern Ireland
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Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
30 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
76%
31-60 Days
13%
After 60 Days
11%
Not Paid Within Terms7%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2019-09-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202011 Feb 20213175%20%5%7%
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202011 Feb 20213373%19%8%8%
01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 201930 Sept 20193076%13%11%7%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201929 Mar 20193274%14%12%7%

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Subcontract payment terms are agreed as part of individual contract negotiations. Payment terms are generally 30 days from the end of month.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

The company has a dispute resolution policy which involves direct communication between our accounts and surveying department and our suppliers to establish the facts about the dispute. If resolution is not reached it is escalated to the company board for referral to a 3rd party.

Other Payment Information

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

About this company

Heron Bros Limited is a construction and property development company based in Draperstown, County Londonderry, operating across the UK, Ireland and Europe. It delivers projects including commercial retail, education, health and pharmaceutical facilities, industrial buildings, offices, community and regeneration schemes, heritage restoration and maritime infrastructure, working with public, private and third sector clients. The company also offers fit out, manufacturing, minor works and renewable energy services. It employs over 250 people and reports turnover exceeding £160 million. Incorporated in 1982, it remains active and describes itself as an award winning contractor with almost seventy years of operation, holding places on various public and private sector construction frameworks.

Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: heronbros.com · heronbros.com

Financial Metrics

Cash
£29,175,160
Net Worth
£137,278,026
Total Current Assets
£190,554,362
Total Current Liabilities
£70,469,836

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Made by Alastair Campbell