CC Ground Investigations Limited enters CVL with secured lenders outstanding
CC Ground Investigations Limited, a Gloucester test drilling and boring contractor, has entered creditors' voluntary liquidation with secured charges held by two lenders. Full notice and Companies House record.
Information for general guidance, drawn from the public record. Not legal, financial, or insolvency advice. If you are affected by an insolvency, consult a licensed practitioner or qualified solicitor.
The members of CC Ground Investigations Limited resolved to wind the company up voluntarily on 21 May 2026, with Michael Durkan of Durkan Cahill appointed liquidator the same day by members and creditors.
CC Ground Investigations is a test drilling and boring contractor registered at Unit A2 Innsworth Technology Park, Innsworth Lane, Gloucester, GL3 1DL, which is also its principal trading address. The company was incorporated on 21 June 2001.
The resolution
A general meeting was convened and held at Durkan Cahill's offices at Suite G2, Montpellier House, Montpellier Drive, Cheltenham, at 10.00am on 21 May 2026. Two resolutions were passed: a special resolution to wind the company up voluntarily, and an ordinary resolution appointing Durkan as liquidator. Mark Edward Carden attended in his capacity as director.
A creditors' voluntary liquidation, or CVL, is an insolvent winding-up initiated by a company's members at the directors' request, without a court order. It is the most common form of corporate insolvency in the UK by volume.
The liquidator appointment
Michael Durkan (IP number 9583) of Durkan Cahill, Suite G2 Montpellier House, Montpellier Drive, Cheltenham, GL50 1TY, was formally appointed liquidator on 21 May 2026. The appointment was made by both members and creditors. Further details are available from Rebecca Washbrook on 01242 250811 or at rebecca@durkancahill.com.
The officers
Mark Edward Carden has been both a director and the company secretary since 28 June 2001, with no resignation recorded against either role. Robert Clarke has been a director since 28 June 2001 and also remains current. P3 Corporate Limited held a corporate director role from 14 October 2011 until its resignation on 14 November 2016.
Secured charges
Two secured charges remain outstanding against the company. Ultimate Invoice Finance Limited holds a debenture over all assets, created on 21 November 2012, covering fixed and floating charges over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, including goodwill, debts, uncalled capital, buildings, fixtures, and plant and machinery. HSBC Bank PLC holds a separate debenture, created on 17 January 2007, also comprising fixed and floating charges over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, including goodwill, book debts, uncalled capital, buildings, fixtures, and fixed plant and machinery. Both charges were registered at Companies House and remain unsatisfied.
Common questions
Are you owed money by Cc Ground Investigations Limited?
In a creditors' voluntary liquidation you are an unsecured creditor unless you hold a registered charge or retention of title. The liquidators will write to known creditors with a proof-of-debt form. A statement of affairs prepared by the directors and the chair of the creditors' decision procedure should be available on request. Read more about proof of debt and where you sit in the creditor hierarchy.
Did you work at Cc Ground Investigations Limited?
In a CVL, employees are typically dismissed at or shortly after the liquidator's appointment. Wages owed up to a statutory cap, holiday pay, notice pay and redundancy may be claimable from the Redundancy Payments Service. The liquidators will normally provide RP1 case-reference numbers to the affected staff. See gov.uk: your rights if your employer is insolvent.
Do you hold a deposit, gift card or undelivered order from Cc Ground Investigations Limited?
Customers with paid-but-undelivered orders, gift cards or deposits rank as unsecured creditors in the liquidation. Where you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 may let you claim from the card issuer for breach of contract or misrepresentation by the supplier; the rules apply per item, not per transaction, and the card must be a regulated credit card. Debit-card payments may be recoverable via chargeback.
Are you a director of a company connected to Cc Ground Investigations Limited?
Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 applies the moment the company enters liquidation. If you intend to be involved in another company using the same or a similar name within five years, you must rely on one of the three statutory exceptions and file the relevant notice. Acting in breach is a criminal offence and exposes you to personal liability for the successor's debts.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Appointment of Liquidators)
- Companies House record 04238891
- Editorial standards: how we source and review; five-pass pipeline.
