Debt collectors helped me get paid where my contracts failed

Had a client in Marietta ghost me on a $3,400 tree removal job last fall. I had a signed estimate and everything, but he just stopped answering texts after the work was done. Small claims court seemed like a hassle for the amount. So I tried using a debt collection service that specializes in small business invoices, not the big scary ones. They sent a few letters and made some calls, and I got paid in full within 3 weeks. Has anyone else used third party collectors for smaller jobs like this? I hear some guys say it ruins relationships, but the relationship was already dead anyway.

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lisas781h ago

I saw a post on a contractor forum where a guy said the same thing happened to him. He swore by those smaller collection services too. Glad it worked out for you, that's a HUGE stress off the shoulders.