Industry-specific commercial debt recovery

Sectors We Cover

The recovery route may be similar, but the evidence, payment cycle and likely dispute are not. We tailor our approach to the way each sector contracts, invoices, delivers and gets paid.

Why sector knowledge matters

We do not treat every overdue invoice in the same way

A strong recovery strategy starts with understanding what makes the debt valid, what documents support it and what the debtor is likely to challenge.

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Different payment triggers

A construction debt may depend on an application or retention release. A recruitment fee may depend on a candidate start date. A SaaS invoice may depend on a subscription or renewal term.

02

Different supporting evidence

Proof may come from signed timesheets, PODs, site records, ticket logs, usage data, inspection reports, delivery notes or project approvals.

03

Different dispute patterns

We anticipate the likely objections—defects, rebates, SLA failures, off-hire dates, returns, scope changes, damage or service-level deductions.

04

Different commercial pressure

A practical settlement may suit an ongoing supply relationship, while a clear one-off debt may justify faster formal escalation.

Find your sector

Explore the approach most relevant to your business

Use the filters or search box to find your industry. Each sector page explains the common debts, evidence and disputes we see in that market.

21 sectors shown
CConstruction

Construction Companies

Unpaid applications, stage payments, variations, final accounts and retentions.

We focus on the contract, payment notice trail, valuation and whether a technical dispute genuinely exists.
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RProfessional services

Recruitment Agencies

Permanent placement fees, temporary staffing invoices and retained-search balances.

We check the terms, introduction trail, candidate start date, timesheets and any rebate or replacement clause.
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MSupply & production

Manufacturers

Unpaid manufacturing invoices, wholesale balances and payment for supplied goods.

We match orders, deliveries, acceptance, quality complaints and any retention of title position.
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LTransport

Logistics & Haulage

Unpaid haulage invoices, freight charges, courier debts and storage fees.

We use booking records, PODs, consignment notes and evidence of waiting time, damage or shortage.
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EEngineering

Engineering Companies

Project payments, fabrication charges, maintenance fees and technical consultancy debts.

We assess scope, milestones, technical approval, testing, commissioning and variation evidence.
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ELSpecialist trade

Electrical Contractors

Installation invoices, stage payments, variations, testing fees and retentions.

We review subcontract terms, applications, site records, certification, snagging and pay-less notices.
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MCSpecialist trade

Mechanical Contractors

HVAC contract payments, installation fees, maintenance invoices and retentions.

We focus on applications, commissioning, system performance, variations, snagging and retention release.
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CLBusiness services

Commercial Cleaning

Recurring cleaning invoices, contract fees, specialist cleans and multi-site arrears.

We compare the service agreement with attendance records, site logs, inspection reports and complaint history.
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FMFacilities

Facilities Management

FM invoices, building maintenance fees and hard or soft service payments.

We separate each site and service line, then assess job records, SLAs, approvals, deductions and reactive works.
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MACreative

Marketing Agencies

Agency fees, website projects, digital retainers and branding payments.

We assess proposals, scope, deliverables, approval trails, campaign obligations and client-caused delay.
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ITTechnology services

IT Support & MSPs

IT support invoices, monthly managed-service fees and implementation charges.

We use agreements, ticket logs, SLA records, licence data, implementation milestones and offboarding evidence.
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SSoftware

Software Companies

SaaS subscriptions, software licences, development invoices and project payments.

We review subscription terms, usage data, renewal notices, milestones, acceptance and scope changes.
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PHHire & rental

Plant Hire

Plant hire invoices, equipment charges, long-term rental debts and damage fees.

We match equipment, hire periods, off-hire notices, collections, condition reports and asset location.
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THHire & rental

Tool Hire

Tool hire invoices, equipment rental charges and extended hire debts.

We review the hire agreement, delivery, equipment identity, off-hire request, return condition and disputed extras.
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VLLeasing

Vehicle Leasing

Lease payments, fleet arrears, commercial rentals and contract hire balances.

We distinguish core arrears from damage, mileage, return, maintenance and early-termination disputes.
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BCProfessional services

Business Consultants

Consultancy fees, professional invoices, advisory work and fixed-fee projects.

We compare the engagement, scope, time records, milestones, deliverables and any subjective dissatisfaction.
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PKSupply & production

Packaging Companies

Packaging supply invoices, bespoke orders, trade credit and commercial supply debts.

We match specifications, artwork approvals, delivery, quality complaints, returns and bespoke production costs.
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PMProperty

Property Management

Service charges, management fees, block invoices and facilities charges.

We confirm the liable party, property, charging period, lease or agreement and supporting cost records.
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WWholesale

Wholesale Businesses

Wholesale invoices, trade credit debts, supply invoices and customer arrears.

We reconcile orders, deliveries, credits, returns, rebates, shortages and branch-level account issues.
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AGAgriculture

Agricultural Businesses

Farm supply invoices, livestock payments, machinery debts and agricultural trade credit.

We account for seasonal payment cycles while checking orders, deliveries, quality, livestock and the correct trading entity.
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ALLAny B2B sector

Your Sector Is Not Listed?

We can assess commercial debts from any UK business sector, including specialist and niche industries that do not fit neatly into the categories above.

We start with how your business contracts, supplies, invoices and evidences delivery, then build the recovery approach around the specific debt rather than forcing it into a standard template.
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How we adapt the strategy

The same recovery framework, applied differently

Every instruction still starts with the debtor, evidence, dispute and ability to pay. What changes is where we look and which risk matters most.

Contract-led debts

Common in construction, engineering, consultancy, FM and technology projects.

  • Identify the payment trigger
  • Check scope, milestones and notices
  • Separate genuine disputes from delay
  • Escalate only when the claim is ready

Supply-led debts

Common in manufacturing, wholesale, packaging and agriculture.

  • Match orders, deliveries and invoices
  • Check credits, returns and shortages
  • Review quality or specification claims
  • Consider title or insolvency risk

Recurring-service debts

Common in recruitment, cleaning, IT support, software and property services.

  • Confirm service periods and usage
  • Review SLA, attendance or ticket records
  • Check cancellation and notice terms
  • Separate older arrears from new disputes

Not sure which sector page applies?

Send us the basic details of the debt. We will review the industry context, supporting documents, dispute position and proportionate next step.

Important: This page provides general information about UK B2B commercial debt recovery. The appropriate strategy depends on the contract, evidence, dispute, debtor and sector-specific circumstances.