Many times construction and restoration projects involve insurance claims or a payment plan. That mean the company is putting up their own money to buy the supplies and pay their laborers before the company gets paid. So what do you do if they don't pay? What if they keep the insurance funds?
If contractors and suppliers don’t get paid on a construction project you want to make sure a mechanics lien is in place to secure payment. There are steps/notices that must be done prior to filing for a mechanics lien and they all have a somewhat short window to be completed. It is important you do not miss your window. All general contractors, subcontractors, laborers, construction managers and suppliers of any tier are afforded the protection of mechanics liens.
If notice of the mechanic's lien does not get their attention, litigation may be required.