Protect your drywall and painting business from non-payment. Our preliminary notice services ensure you maintain your lien rights on every residential and commercial job.
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Drywall and painting are typically the last trades on a project. By the time you finish, the budget may be spent. Preliminary notices ensure the owner holds funds for your work.
Drywall hanging, taping, and painting is labor-intensive. Your crew's time is your biggest investment.
From hanging to finishing to painting—your work spans the entire project end. Protect every phase.
Finish trades wait for everyone else to get paid first. Notices jump you to the front of the line.
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Yes, drywall installers, tapers, and painting contractors should send preliminary notices on every job. This protects your right to file a mechanics lien if the GC or owner doesn't pay.
Notices should be sent within the first few weeks of starting work. Exact deadlines vary by state—California is 20 days, Florida is 45 days. We track all deadlines automatically.
Yes, painting subcontractors can file mechanics liens if they're not paid. However, most states require a preliminary notice to be sent first. Without it, you may lose your lien rights.