Roof Cleaning Virginia Report post Posted July 3, 2014 Unfortunately, after years in business, we've had to resort to a mechanics lien on a dead-beat client. Multiple invoices were sent, then late notices then an intent to lien, and still no payments were made. So today, the trigger was pulled. I couldn't believe how fast and easy it was to do. it might take twenty years, but we'll get paid eventually :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIRTY-ROOF.COM Report post Posted July 3, 2014 Ted keep a record of everything. And dont waste more money and time collecting then the deadbeat owes you. If you get one deadbeat every five years its not to bad and you can write it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spray Force Report post Posted July 3, 2014 Unfortunately those people are out there more than we should have to put up with. That's good advice and good luck getting your money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted July 4, 2014 We used to have a lawyer do it for us, but we get so few people who refuse to pay. Much of our roof cleaning is done on 1/2 a million dollar homes, and up. These folks don't wan't the embarassment of being known for not paying their bills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRC Report post Posted July 7, 2014 In my experience usually just a threat to place a lien will get their attention and a check, so good luck with that deadbeat. You might try getting deposits. I have for years and it works. Most people are used to paying deposits so you usually don't have a problem - and if they don't want to pay you a deposit that will be a warning that they won't pay you anyway. If you have someone stiff you when you're done at least you've only lost 50% and not 100%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 In my experience usually just a threat to place a lien will get their attention and a check, so good luck with that deadbeat. You might try getting deposits. I have for years and it works. Most people are used to paying deposits so you usually don't have a problem - and if they don't want to pay you a deposit that will be a warning that they won't pay you anyway. If you have someone stiff you when you're done at least you've only lost 50% and not 100%. I had one that just plain refused to pay us, so I told him if he didn't pay up, I would tell all his neighbors! Guess what, he finally paid us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage Roof Cleaning Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Fortunately we have not had that pleasure yet. Unless it's a huge job it's probably not worth the time and effort to file a lien. Although you may still want to do it just for the satisfaction in being vindictive. I would first try to put the HO on a payment plan over several months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roof Cleaning Virginia Report post Posted July 9, 2014 Fortunately we have not had that pleasure yet. Unless it's a huge job it's probably not worth the time and effort to file a lien. Although you may still want to do it just for the satisfaction in being vindictive. I would first try to put the HO on a payment plan over several months. The process was a piece of cake - form letters, then an intent to lien (not required in the deadbeat's county, but we did it anyway). Had to get the docs notarized which was done while doing some banking. Mailed them to the county clerk and the other to the deadbeat. For $585, I'll mail a few forms. We do 5-10 roofs a day and have been in business for years now. I'm surprised that this is the first time that we've had to resort to this. Not bad all in all I guess. 1 Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 The process was a piece of cake - form letters, then an intent to lien (not required in the deadbeat's county, but we did it anyway). Had to get the docs notarized which was done while doing some banking. Mailed them to the county clerk and the other to the deadbeat. For $585, I'll mail a few forms. We do 5-10 roofs a day and have been in business for years now. I'm surprised that this is the first time that we've had to resort to this. Not bad all in all I guess. I am quite surprised too Ted, because I have known you for years, and know you to do great roof cleaning work, at fair prices. You are far from a rip off, and deserve to be paid for the work you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roof Cleaning Contractors Report post Posted July 10, 2014 I've only had to threaten to file a lein and was paid...it was a three house job and all three were for sell (remodeling/house flipping company). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
