UK Debt Recovery Specialists
Mechanical & Engineering Debt Recovery — Recover Unpaid M&E Invoices UK
M&E contractors do complex, skilled work. We recover unpaid mechanical and engineering invoices from commercial clients and main contractors across the UK — No Collection, No Commission.
Debt Recovery Services
Specialist Debt Recovery for Mechanical and Engineering Contractors
Mechanical and engineering contractors — covering building services, industrial equipment, process engineering and specialist mechanical installation — face significant up-front costs and complex payment structures. Large M&E contracts on commercial and industrial projects routinely see payment withheld using technical disputes and specification challenges.
Hay's Collections provides specialist M&E debt recovery for mechanical, engineering and building services contractors across the UK. We recover unpaid installation fees, commissioning charges, service contract arrears and engineering consultancy debts.
Our No Collection, No Commission model means zero financial risk. We charge 15% only on money actually recovered.
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 Mechanical & Engineering Sector
Commissioning Disputes
Commissioning sign-off withheld to delay final payment on M&E installations.
Variation Claim Refusals
Client variations to M&E scope not formally acknowledged and then disputed.
Large Contract Retention
Significant M&E retention balances withheld well beyond defects periods.
Performance Test Disputes
Clients dispute performance test results to withhold payment on specialist systems.
Main Contractor Non-Payment
M&E subcontractors at the end of payment chains on major construction projects.
Service Contract Arrears
Commercial clients behind on engineering service and maintenance contract payments.
Our Approach
How Hay's Collections Helps Mechanical & Engineering Businesses
No Collection, No Commission
15% on successful recovery. Zero upfront fees.
Rapid Case Action
M&E debt cases reviewed within 24 hours.
Technical Dispute Understanding
We understand M&E technical disputes and pursue your debt with that knowledge.
Professional Demand Letters
Structured demand letters to contractors, clients and developers.
Legal Escalation
Statutory demands and court claims for persistent non-payers.
UK Coverage
M&E debt recovery across all UK regions.
Simple & Effective
Our 3-Step Debt Recovery Process
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.
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.
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.
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No Collection, No Commission. No risk. Just results for Mechanical & Engineering businesses across the UK.