Subcontractors struggle with slow and uncertain payment from general contractors, often writing off significant owed amounts and lacking an effective, low-friction collection process.

Existing collection methods (calling, demand letters, liens) are time-consuming, require legal knowledge, risk damaging relationships, and often fail to recover the money, leading subs to write off debts.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 3, 2026

Workarounds Described

keeps calling GC
sends demand letter
files mechanics lien manually
writes off debt
uses small claims court

Implied Software Gaps

Automated payment follow-up system that escalates without manual calls
Simplified mechanics lien filing service with deadline alerts and legal support

App Concept

LienShield Collect

LienShield Collect is a specialized collection service for subcontractors that automates the payment follow-up process and handles mechanics liens on your behalf. We only get paid when you get paid, eliminating upfront risk and hassle.

Key Features

Automated payment reminders and escalation workflow
Guided mechanics lien filing with deadline tracking and legal compliance
One-click demand letter generation and certified mail
Dashboard to track all outstanding invoices and collection status

Target Users: Small to mid-sized subcontractors in the construction industry who struggle with slow payment from GCs and want a no-risk, hands-off way to recover owed money.

Revenue Model: Subscription base fee ($29/mo) plus 5% contingency fee on collected amounts, or 10% flat fee with no subscription.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

demand lettermechanics liensmall claimscalling

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