Mechanic's Liens
When payment negotiations fail, a mechanic's lien is your most powerful tool to secure the money you've earned. We prepare and file state-compliant liens to protect your rights.
What is a Mechanic's Lien?
A mechanic's lien (also called a construction lien or materialman's lien) is a legal claim against a property that has been improved by your labor, services, or materials. It's a powerful collection tool that can force payment or even the sale of the property.
When you file a mechanic's lien, it becomes a cloud on the property's title, making it difficult or impossible for the owner to sell or refinance until the lien is resolved.
Important: In most states, you must have sent a preliminary notice within the required timeframe to be eligible to file a mechanic's lien.
A Mechanic's Lien Creates:
- Security Interest
A legal claim against the property value
- Payment Priority
Your claim may have priority over other creditors
- Title Cloud
Prevents sale or refinancing until resolved
- Foreclosure Rights
Ability to force sale of the property if unpaid
When Should You File a Mechanic's Lien?
Good Reasons to File
- • Payment is significantly overdue (60+ days)
- • The owner/contractor is unresponsive
- • Payment disputes haven't been resolved
- • You're concerned about the payer's solvency
- • Your lien filing deadline is approaching
Consider First
- • Try sending a Notice of Intent to Lien first
- • Document all communication attempts
- • Verify you sent preliminary notice on time
- • Calculate your exact amount owed
- • Check your state's filing deadline
Our Mechanic's Lien Process
Review
We review your preliminary notice and payment history
Prepare
We prepare your state-compliant lien document
File
We file your lien with the appropriate county recorder
Serve
We serve required notices to all parties
Get a Custom Quote
Mechanic's lien pricing varies based on state requirements, filing fees, and project complexity. Contact us for a personalized quote.
- State-compliant lien preparation
- Filing with county recorder
- Required notices served
- Copy of recorded lien
Don't Let Your Lien Deadline Pass
Mechanic's lien deadlines are strict and vary by state. Act now to protect your payment rights.