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Corbyn Construction Enters Administration – Top Service Members Saw It Coming
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Administration confirmed: 15th May 2025
At Top Service, our trading experiences tell a story — and when enough chapters are written, our members take action. Here’s how we supported them through the Corbyn Construction collapse:
Early Warning Signs Detected
- Over 100 adverse trading experiences reported: late payments and non-payments.
- Corbyn added to our Exclusive Watch List in early 2023.
- By August 2023, it appeared on both our most adverse experiences list and most viewed companies list.
- While generic agencies were still offering credit limits as late as 7 May 2025, Top Service removed its credit limit on 9 November 2024 — for the second time.
Administration Timeline
- Nov 2024 – Corbyn files a notice of intention to appoint administrators
- Groundworks and concrete frame specialist with £32.8m turnover and just £436k profit (year ending June 2023)
- 12 CCJs totalling £122,152 prior to collapse
- Administration confirmed: 15 May 2025
Results for Our Members
Top Service were instructed in a third party capacity and collected over £1.3 Million.
This is why construction suppliers rely on Top Service.
We provide real-time intelligence, sector-specific insights, and proactive alerts that help you spot risk early and take informed action.
If you’re a construction supplier relying on generic credit data, you could be left exposed.
Our service is built exclusively for the construction industry — and the results speak for themselves.
🛠️ Talk to us about how we help you trade safely.
