Recovering retentions
Get the money you're contractually entitled to, even when payment is being delayed or withheld.
Managing credit risks
Identify potential payment problems before they affect your cash-flow, with effective credit control and debtor management.
Construction Act
Specialists support navigating payment disputes, adjudication and the protections available under the Construction Act.
Specialists in Construction & Engineering
With over two decades of experience in construction and engineering debt recovery. Collection House understands the complexities of getting paid in the construction sector.
We work with leading multinational consulting engineers and consultants on multi-million-pound projects, as well as regional construction business and sole traders.
Construction debt recovery requires an understanding of complex contracts, payment terms, retentions, disputes and the relationship between contractors, subcontractors and clients. Our Team understand these challenges and knows how to pursue outstanding debts while protecting your commercial relationships.
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Trusted by Construction & Engineering Businesses
"We have long-standing relationship with Collection House. We would encourage any companies facing debtor payment delay to contact them. The team always seek to resolve an issue professionally, amicably and rationally to preserve cashflow".
Buro Happold Ltd
Engineering Consultancy
"Cook Brown Building Control Ltd - we have been using Collections House now for a few years (Darren Cobbett) who is always professional and friendly and achieved some great results for us"
Cook Brown Building Control Ltd
Building & Construction
"John at Collection House Ltd has been amazing, great awareness of the situation and correspondence throughout the collection for our unfortunate non payer. Cannot recommend this company highly enough".
Molehill Construction
Building & Construction
"Louise has been very helpful and great at communicating with us as to what is happening with the cases. We have had success using Collection House, would recommend."
Read Agriservices Ltd
Construction & Building
Outstanding Retention Payments?
Retentions can represent significant amount of money tied up in a construction project, sometimes long after the work has been completed. When a retention becomes due but remains unpaid. Collection House can help you pursue recovery quickly and professionally.
Our experience in construction debt recovery means we understand the contractual and commercial issues surrounding retention payments and can work with you to recover what is righfully owed.
Construction & Engineering Debt Recovery FAQs
How does your construction debt collection process work?
At Collection House, our construction debt collection process begins with immediate contact with the debtor. We review the construction contracts, issue a payment notice if required, and handle communication in line with industry regulations to protect your business relationships.
Our team uses decades of expertise in the construction industry to resolve outstanding invoices quickly. We aim to improve cash flow for construction companies by recovering debts efficiently, while keeping the process straightforward and transparent.
Can you recover outstanding retentions for construction companies?
Yes, recovering retentions is one of our specialist debt collection services. Many main contractors withhold payment after project completion, leaving subcontractors and smaller businesses struggling with cash flow. We focus on ensuring retention is released when contractual obligations are met.
We have successfully recovered construction debt in situations where retention was unfairly held back. Our approach gives construction companies the confidence that even difficult debts can be resolved quickly and professionally.
How long does construction debt collection usually take?
Every case is different, but our construction debt collection service is designed to act fast. We begin work as soon as you instruct us, with many unpaid invoices recovered within weeks, even where payment disputes have dragged on for months.
Complex supply chains in the construction sector can make debt recovery a difficult process, but our structured methods and clear formal documentation mean delays are minimised. The aim is always to recover money owed as quickly as possible while supporting your cash flow.
Do you handle construction disputes that lead to unpaid invoices?
Yes, we regularly manage construction disputes that result in unpaid invoices. These can arise when a contractor fails to honour agreements or when contractual obligations are disputed. Our debt recovery process is designed to find practical solutions while protecting your rights.
We understand how construction companies operate within complex contracts, and we know that bad debt often stems from disagreements around project completion or variations. By combining industry expertise with debt collection services, we help ensure fair payment outcomes.
Can small construction companies use your debt collection services?
Absolutely. Our debt collection agency supports both large companies and smaller contractors across the construction sector. No debt is too small, and we recognise that even a single unpaid invoice can put pressure on your cash flow in the current economic climate.
We provide a professional debt recovery service that treats every instruction with the same urgency. Whether you run a family business or manage multi-million-pound construction projects, our approach ensures that debts owed are pursued with equal determination.
What legal options are available if a construction debt is not paid?
If a construction debt cannot be resolved through standard debt collection methods, we can advise on legal action. Options may include issuing formal documentation for legal proceedings, taking cases to high court enforcement, or working with solicitors to pursue claims under construction contracts.
While most debts are recovered without court involvement, our team is prepared for escalation when necessary. We aim to resolve payment disputes before they reach that stage, but if legal support is required, our clients are guided every step of the way to recover what is owed.
