How do I get paid faster on residential and small commercial jobs?
Unpaid invoices tie up cash you need for materials and payroll.
- Invoices go out days late.
- Commercial clients pay in 60 days.
- Should we take deposits?
For residential work, invoice and take payment on completion from the field app. Take deposits on panel upgrades, rewiring and larger jobs. For commercial, agree terms upfront, invoice the day work finishes and include purchase order numbers. Send automated reminders before and after due dates. Track days to payment.
By job type
| Job | Payment |
|---|---|
| Service call | On completion |
| Panel or EV | Deposit, balance on completion |
| Rewiring | Progress payments |
| Commercial | Agreed terms, PO on invoice |
How we look at it at ShoutEx
We set up field invoicing, payment links and reminders. Overdue invoice reminders covers the follow-up.
- Invoices typed in the office.
- No deposits.
- No reminders.
- Missing PO numbers.
- Field invoicing.
- Deposits on big jobs.
- Automated reminders.
- Days to payment tracked.
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We'll set up invoicing and reminders.
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Should we charge card fees?
Check rules where you work.
What about holdbacks?
Construction holdback rules apply on many projects.
Can AI chase invoices?
Automated reminders work. Keep tone polite.