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Everything you need to protect your work.
Core Features
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When they try to skip the bill
Your whole crew covered
Know where every dollar went
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General ContractorsMasonry & ConcreteWindows & DoorsSiding & ExteriorDemolitionFence InstallationDeck BuildingConcrete & PavingTaking It All the Way: Liens, Court, Collections
You tried being nice. You sent the demand letter. They still won't pay. Time to use every tool in the toolbox.
Mechanic's Lien: Put a Claim on the Property
A mechanic's lien is a legal claim against the property you worked on. It shows up on title searches and prevents the owner from selling or refinancing until you're paid. It's the nuclear option, and it works.
Check Deadlines
Look up your state’s lien filing deadlines. Typically 60–90 days after last day of work
Prelim Notice
Some states require a preliminary notice before filing. Check your state’s rules
File Lien
File with your county recorder. Include property address, owner name, amount owed, and your signed change order
Serve Owner
Send a copy via certified mail. This is when most people suddenly find the money
Enforce / Release
They pay? File a release. They don’t? You can foreclose. Consult an attorney at this stage
Small Claims Court: Let the Judge Decide
For amounts under your state's limit (typically $5,000–$10,000), small claims court is fast, cheap, and you don't need a lawyer.
File Claim
Fill out the small claims form at your local courthouse. Fees are usually $30–$75
Serve Defendant
Formally notify the client via certified mail or process server
Prep Evidence
Print your SealedScope evidence pack: signed change order, signature record, timestamps, and comms
Present Case
Be professional, stick to facts. Judges love documentation, and you’ve got plenty
Collect Judgment
Win the judgment. If they still won’t pay, garnish wages or place a lien
Collections Agency: Hand It Off
Don't want to deal with it anymore? A collections agency will chase the debt for you. They typically take 25–50% of the recovered amount, but you don't have to lift a finger.
Choose Agency
Find one that specializes in construction debts. Ask other contractors for recommendations
Send Docs
Hand over your SealedScope evidence pack: signed change orders, invoices, and audit trail
They Collect
The agency contacts the debtor, sends demand letters, and reports to credit bureaus if needed
Get Paid
Agency sends your portion minus their fee. Some work on a “no collection, no fee” basis
Your Evidence Pack: Everything You Need
Whether you're filing a lien, going to court, or hiring a collections agency, SealedScope gives you a rock-solid evidence package.
Signed Change Order
The full document with scope, price, and terms, signed by your client.
Digital Signature
Their drawn or typed signature, captured and stored with a document hash.
Timestamp
Exact date and time of signature, down to the second. UTC and local timezone.
IP Address
The IP address of the device used to sign. Ties the action to their network.
Device Info
Browser, OS, and device type. Proves they signed from a specific device.
Tamper-Proof Hash
A cryptographic hash ensuring the document hasn’t been altered after signing.
Build Your Case Before You Need One.
Every change order signed in SealedScope automatically creates a court-ready evidence pack. When the worst happens, you'll already be prepared.
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