Residential Terms & Payment Policy
At LB Mechanical, we strive to provide quality workmanship and clear expectations throughout every project.
Payment Terms
- A 50% deposit is required before work can be scheduled or begin.
- The remaining 50% balance is due immediately upon completion of the installation and successful system start-up.
- Failure to make payment as outlined above will be considered non-payment.
Late Payments & Collections
- If final payment is not received as required, a 5% surcharge will be added to the total invoice immediately.
- Accounts not paid within 14 days of invoice are subject to 1.5% interest per month (18% annually) until the balance is paid in full.
- Unpaid accounts may be:
- Sent to a collection agency.
- Subject to legal action.
- The customer is responsible for:
- The full invoice amount.
- Any applicable surcharges and interest.
- All reasonable collection costs, including attorney's fees, court costs, sheriff's fees, filing fees, mechanics' lien costs, collection agency fees, and any other expenses incurred in collecting the outstanding balance.
Change Orders
Any work requested outside the original agreed-upon scope of work will be treated as a change order and billed accordingly.
Ongoing Projects
For projects requiring progress payments:
- Labor may be suspended until required payments are received.
- Additional materials will not be furnished until the payment schedule is brought current.
Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Rights
LB Mechanical reserves all rights available under the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law for unpaid labor, services, and materials.
Existing Conditions
LB Mechanical is not responsible for:
- The condition of existing equipment.
- Hidden or concealed defects.
- Improper work performed by others.
- Manufacturer defects or equipment failures beyond our control.
Commercial Terms & Payment Policy
Payment Terms
- Commercial projects will be invoiced upon completion unless otherwise specified in writing.
- Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date.
- Any invoice discrepancies must be reported within 5 days of the invoice date. If no communication is received within this period, the invoice will be considered accepted as issued.
Late Payments
- Payments received after 30 days are subject to a 5% surcharge on the total invoice.
- Accounts remaining unpaid after 45 days will accrue 1.5% interest per month (18% annually) until paid in full.
Collections & Legal Action
If payment is not received after multiple attempts to resolve the account:
- Legal action may be initiated.
- The customer is responsible for:
- The full invoice amount.
- Any applicable surcharges.
- Interest incurred on parts and materials.
- All legal fees and collection costs, including attorney's fees, court costs, sheriff's fees, filing fees, mechanics' lien costs, collection agency fees, and any other expenses incurred in collecting the outstanding balance.
Change Orders
Any work outside the original agreed-upon scope of work will be processed as a change order and billed separately.
Progress Payments
For projects with scheduled progress payments:
- Labor may be suspended if payments are not received according to the agreed payment schedule.
- Additional materials and work may be withheld until the account is brought current.
Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Rights
LB Mechanical reserves all rights available under the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law for unpaid labor, services, and materials.
Existing Conditions
LB Mechanical is not responsible for:
- The condition of existing equipment.
- Hidden or concealed defects.
- Improper work performed by others.
- Manufacturer defects or equipment failures beyond our control.
