Main contractor
ignoring your invoice?
Generate a legally binding Default Payment Notice in 2 minutes. If they missed the 5-day deadline, you can force payment of the full amount.
Simple process
Three steps to getting paid
No legal knowledge required. Our tool handles the statutory calculations and generates a professional document.
Answer 5 questions
Invoice date, amount owed, contract terms, and party details. Plain English — no legal jargon.
We crunch the deadlines
Our engine applies the Scheme for Construction Contracts, accounts for bank holidays and jurisdiction.
Download your notice
Professional PDF citing Section 110B. Email it to the contractor and they must pay the full amount.
77%
of UK subcontract projects experience late payment
83 days
average payment time in construction — worst of any UK sector
5 days
the deadline contractors must meet — or you force full payment
Your legal right
The law is already
on your side
Under the Construction Act 1996, main contractors must issue a Payment Notice within 5 days of the Payment Due Date. Miss that deadline and you hold all the cards.
Section 110B gives you the right to issue a Default Payment Notice. The full invoiced amount becomes payable — no right of defence.
If they don't pay, you can:
Issue a Default Payment Notice
Force the full invoiced amount — Section 110B
Suspend all work
7 days’ written notice required — Section 112
Refer to adjudication
Binding decision within 28 days — Section 108
Claim statutory interest
8% above base rate — Late Payment Act 1998
Got questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a solicitor to issue a Default Payment Notice?
No. The Construction Act gives you the right to issue a Default Payment Notice yourself. Our tool generates a professionally formatted notice citing the correct legislation. For complex disputes or high-value claims, we recommend also seeking legal advice.
What if the main contractor disputes the amount?
If they failed to issue a Payment Notice within 5 days of the due date, they’ve lost the right to dispute the amount. The full invoiced sum becomes payable. They can only reduce the amount by issuing a valid Pay Less Notice before the deadline.
Can I issue a notice without a written contract?
Yes. If there’s no written contract, the Scheme for Construction Contracts applies automatically. Payment becomes due 30 days after your invoice date, and the same 5-day rule applies.
What happens after I send the notice?
The main contractor must pay the full amount by the Final Date for Payment. If they don’t, you can suspend work (Section 112), refer to adjudication (Section 108), or claim statutory interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998.
How much does it cost?
£29.99 per notice. One-time payment, generates a single professional PDF. Given that the average disputed amount in construction exceeds £10,000, this represents significant value.