Builder Not Paying?
Get the legal paperwork to force payment.
$99. Done in 10 minutes.
Australian law gives subcontractors powerful rights to recover unpaid invoices. We prepare the official documents you need to use them.
Builders drag their feet on paying invoices
You finish the job. You send the invoice. Then... nothing. Emails ignored. Phone calls dodged. Excuses about “cash flow” or “waiting on the client.”
Meanwhile, you've got suppliers to pay, wages to cover, and a business to run. Chasing payments shouldn't be harder than doing the actual work.
Use the law that was written to protect you
Every Australian state has “Security of Payment” laws that give subcontractors real power. Serve the right paperwork, and builders have strict deadlines to pay or respond.
Miss those deadlines? You can take it straight to adjudication - a fast-track process where an independent adjudicator decides what you're owed. No court required.
We prepare the official “Payment Claim” document you need to start this process. It's formatted for your state, includes all the required information, and is ready to serve on your builder. You fill in the details, we generate the paperwork.
How It Works
Four steps from unpaid invoice to legal deadline
Enter your details
Tell us about the job, the builder, and what you're owed. Import from Xero or type it in manually.
Pay $99
One-time payment. No subscription, no lock-in. You only pay when you need to make a claim.
Download your documents
Get your Payment Claim PDF and proof of service document. Both formatted for your state.
Serve it on the builder
Email or hand-deliver the claim. The builder then has a legal deadline to pay or respond.
See How Simple It Is
From unpaid invoice to legal payment claim in under 10 minutes
Enter Claim Details
Add your business info, builder details, and contract information.
Why Tradies Use ClaimBack
We handle the paperwork so you can focus on getting paid.
Correct paperwork, first time
Each state has different rules. We format your claim for NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, or NT automatically.
Done in 10 minutes, not 10 hours
Import your invoice from Xero or enter details manually. No hunting through legislation or templates.
Never miss a deadline
We email you before key dates so you don't lose your rights. Deadlines in this process are strict.
Proof you did it right
Get a proof of service document to show exactly when you served your claim. Important if it goes to adjudication.
Track all your claims
Dashboard shows every claim you've made, their status, and total value. Know where you stand at a glance.
Pay per claim, not per month
$99 per claim. No subscription. No annual fees. Only pay when you actually need to chase a payment.
Compare Your Options
What does it cost to chase a payment?
Hire a Lawyer
$1,500 - $3,500
per claim
SaaS Subscription
$500+
per year
ClaimBack
$99
per claim
Chase 3 payments this year?
Lawyer: $4,500+ | SaaS: $500+ | ClaimBack: $297
What Other Tradies Say
Real subcontractors who got tired of chasing payments
“Had a builder ghosting me for 3 months. Sent the payment claim on Monday, got a call Tuesday asking how to pay. Should have done this weeks ago.”
James T.
Electrician · Sydney, NSW
“I was quoted $2,000 by a lawyer to prepare a payment claim. Did it myself with ClaimBack for $99 in about 15 minutes. Builder paid within the deadline.”
Sarah M.
Plumber · Melbourne, VIC
“The Xero integration saved me heaps of time. Pulled in my invoice, filled in a few details, and had everything ready to serve. Dead simple.”
David K.
Carpenter · Brisbane, QLD
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before making a payment claim
Built for Australian Tradies
Used by subcontractors across all states and territories