UK Debt Recovery Specialists

Drainage & Utilities Debt Recovery — Recover Unpaid Contract Invoices UK

Drainage and utilities contractors work in demanding conditions and deserve prompt payment. We recover unpaid drainage and utility invoices across the UK — No Collection, No Commission.

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Drainage & Utilities debt recovery UK

Debt Recovery Services

Expert Debt Recovery for Drainage and Utilities Contractors

Drainage and utilities contractors operate in some of the most complex and challenging environments in the construction sector — working in live highways, around existing services and under strict programme constraints. Late payment on top of these operational pressures is simply unacceptable.

Hay's Collections recovers debts for drainage, sewerage, utility diversion, CCTV survey and reinstatement contractors across the UK. We understand the measurement and certification processes in this sector and pursue your legitimate debts effectively.

No Collection, No Commission — our 15% fee is only charged when we successfully recover your money.

In addition to our core No Collection, No Commission debt recovery service, we provide a comprehensive range of ancillary services — including debtor tracing, credit checks, legal escalation, statutory demands and enforcement support — ensuring your case receives the full specialist attention it deserves.

Common Problems

Debt Recovery Challenges in the Drainage & Utilities Sector

CCTV Survey Invoice Disputes

Clients dispute CCTV survey findings and refuse to pay for investigations.

Measured Drainage Disputes

Quantities of drainage installation disputed to reduce payments.

Road Reinstatement Costs

Reinstatement costs disputed by clients following utility works.

Main Contractor Non-Payment

Drainage subcontractors left unpaid by main contractors on civil projects.

Utility Provider Delays

Utility providers delay payment for diversion and connection works.

Emergency Callout Disputes

Emergency drainage callout fees disputed post-attendance.

Our Approach

How Hay's Collections Helps Drainage & Utilities Businesses

Fast Case Review

Drainage debt cases reviewed within 24 hours.

No Collection, No Commission

15% on successful recovery. Zero upfront cost.

Demand Letters

Professional demand correspondence to contractors, clients and utilities.

Negotiation

Direct contact with your debtor to negotiate fast payment.

Legal Escalation

Statutory demands and county court claims when needed.

UK Coverage

Drainage and utilities debt recovery across the full UK.

22%Debt Recovery Success Rate
354+Commercial Cases in 2025
£0.7mRecovered in Outstanding Debt
1*Google Reviews

Simple & Effective

Our 3-Step Debt Recovery Process

01

Submit Your Debt

Upload your unpaid invoices and debtor details through our secure online form. We review every case within 24 hours and provide an honest assessment of recovery likelihood.

02

We Pursue Recovery

Our experienced team uses proven techniques — from professional letters and calls to negotiated settlements and legal action when necessary — all while protecting your business reputation.

03

You Get Paid

Once we recover your debt, funds are transferred to you promptly. You only pay our commission on successful recovery — No Collection, No Commission, guaranteed.

Common Questions

Drainage & Utilities Debt Recovery FAQs

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No Collection, No Commission. No risk. Just results for Drainage & Utilities businesses across the UK.

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