Recover what you're owed at 15% contingency—not 33%. Attorney-supervised debt collection designed for material suppliers fighting contractor defaults.
Start Your RecoveryMaterial suppliers operate in a high-risk payment environment
Material orders worth $15K-$150K ship to contractor sites, then communication stops. Disputes over delivery, installation delays, or project cancellations leave you holding worthless invoices.
Net-60 and Net-90 payment terms create a cash flow nightmare. Even when the contractor finishes the job, payment can be held hostage for weeks or months pending disputes.
Spring and summer demand drives large orders. When contractors default, you're left covering inventory costs, labor, and warehouse space with no revenue to offset them.
Contractors file bankruptcy or abandon projects mid-way. By the time you realize there's a problem, the general contractor may already be judgment-proof.
Contractors claim material defects, wrong dimensions, or color mismatches to justify non-payment. These disputes are expensive to fight without legal representation.
Custom cuts, finishes, or special orders become un-sellable when the contractor refuses to accept them. You're stuck with inventory that matches only their specifications.
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Anonymized case examples from our recovery archive
You have statutory remedies. We leverage them.
Material suppliers can file a mechanics lien on real property where materials were incorporated, securing your claim against the property itself. This often triggers contractor payment to avoid lien foreclosure.
Cal. Civil Code §8400-§8494File a stop notice to freeze construction funds held by the project owner or lender, preventing the general contractor from accessing cash flow until your claim is resolved.
Cal. Civil Code §8500-§8542As a material seller, you retain rights to repossess goods if the buyer fails to pay. You can also sue for the price of goods accepted and retained by the buyer.
Cal. Com. Code §2709California law requires contractors to pay material suppliers promptly. Delayed payment can trigger statutory interest and penalties in certain disputes.
Cal. Civil Code §8800-§8833General contractors are legally obligated to pay material suppliers even if they haven't been paid by the project owner. This creates a direct claim against the contractor's cash flow.
Cal. B&P Code §7108.5On public works projects, file claims against the contractor's payment bond to secure funds reserved specifically for material suppliers and subcontractors.
Cal. Civil Code §9550-§95664-step process designed for material supplier claims
Provide invoice details, contractor info, and dispute summary. Our intake team evaluates recovery likelihood and legal exposure.
We initiate phone calls, demand letters, and lien notices. Our AI flags payment signals and negotiation opportunities to accelerate settlement.
Most claims resolve in the demand phase. If negotiation stalls, we escalate to attorney representation and litigation readiness.
We remit recovered funds to you, minus our 15% contingency fee. No upfront costs, no hidden expenses.
See what you keep vs. what competitors charge
| Invoice Amount | Legal Collects (15%) | You Keep | Traditional Agency (33%) | You Keep | Collection Attorney (40%) | You Keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $3,750 | $21,250 | $8,250 | $16,750 | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| $50,000 | $7,500 | $42,500 | $16,500 | $33,500 | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| $100,000 | $15,000 | $85,000 | $33,000 | $67,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| $200,000 | $30,000 | $170,000 | $66,000 | $134,000 | $80,000 | $120,000 |
Answers to common questions from flooring and tile suppliers
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