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Security report for ahconstruction.com

A & H Construction & Developments plc · Real Estate · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

51/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

A & H Construction & Developments plc is a reputable building contractor based in the West Midlands, UK, specializing in commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, education, and residential construction projects. The company has a strong regional presence with a portfolio of prestigious contracts and certifications that reinforce its market position. Their website reflects a professional business with clear contact information and a focus on quality and efficiency in construction services. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as jQuery and Google Fonts, and it is secured with HTTPS and Google Analytics for visitor tracking. However, it lacks some privacy compliance features such as a cookie consent mechanism and terms of service page. Security-wise, the site shows good practices with no visible vulnerabilities but could improve by adding security headers and incident response information. The WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain transparency but does not directly contradict the legitimacy of the business as presented on the website.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  4. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
47
Security headers
20
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
51

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The company operates in the real estate and construction sector, targeting clients in the West Midlands and broader UK market. Its business model focuses on contracting and development services across multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, education, and residential. The presence of multiple certifications and a detailed project portfolio suggests a medium-sized enterprise with a solid reputation. The lack of social media presence and limited marketing tools indicates a traditional business approach relying on direct client relationships and reputation. The company’s VAT and registration numbers are clearly displayed, enhancing credibility. Growth indicators include ongoing projects and a news section updated by year. The company appears to maintain a stable partnership ecosystem but no explicit partner domains were identified.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could be exploited. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which limits transparency in security management. The use of Google Analytics introduces moderate user tracking, but no cookie consent mechanism is present, which may be a compliance risk under GDPR. The missing WHOIS data reduces trust in domain registration transparency. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a business website but could be improved with additional controls and policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish a terms of service page to clarify legal terms and user agreements.
  4. Develop and publish an incident response policy or security statement to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data issue to improve domain registration trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
A & H Construction & Developments plc
Registration number
02580900
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
A & H Construction & Developments plc
Description
Based in Halesowen, West Midlands, A&H Construction is a building contractor with a strong reputation for quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. They manage projects across the Midlands and the UK, specializing in commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, education, and residential sectors.
Key services
Commercial & Industrial Construction, Leisure & Retail Construction, Education Sector Construction, Residential Construction
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.3.1, Google Fonts (Roboto), Custom CSS, Google Analytics (ga.js)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF detected.
  2. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable which is unusual for a .com domain.
  3. Website uses HTTPS and Google Analytics for tracking.
  4. No cookie consent banner or terms of service page found.
  5. Contact information is clearly presented with phone, email, and physical address.
  6. Certifications and accreditations are prominently displayed.
  7. No social media links detected on the site.
  8. No forms collecting personal data are active on the homepage; a commented-out signup form exists but is not live.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a straightforward technology stack with jQuery 3.3.1, Google Fonts, and Google Analytics. The HTML structure is valid and includes appropriate meta tags for SEO and mobile responsiveness. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected, and the site is mobile optimized with good navigation clarity. Accessibility features are basic but present. There is no detected CMS or hosting provider information. The site could benefit from modern JavaScript frameworks or CMS for easier content management and scalability. No technical debt or deprecated libraries were found. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and functional business website.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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