Lien Services
Protecting Your Right to Get Paid
Western States Lien Co.
With over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, Western States Lien Company partners with Bluff & Associates to provide contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers with reliable lien and bond services. Our mission is simple: give you the tools and support you need to secure payment for your work.
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Hold contractors accountable for nonpayment through formal complaints.
Filed with state contractor boards to enforce payment obligations.
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Secure payment by filing a legal claim against the property.
Applies to both single projects and multi-lot or complex developments.
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Protect your payment rights on public projects where liens aren’t allowed.
Filed against a contractor’s payment bond to guarantee compensation.
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Preserve your lien rights by notifying property owners and lenders early.
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Demand timely payment under state prompt pay laws.
Often resolves disputes before liens or lawsuits become necessary.
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Extend or enforce lien rights when payment is overdue.
Mandatory in some states as a follow-up notice to maintain protections.
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Prevent funds from being released until payment disputes are resolved.
Directs owners or lenders to hold money until subcontractors or suppliers are paid.
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Confirm payment received and release lien rights for that portion of work.
Used at progress stages or upon project completion.
Services Include
Rush services available. Filing timelines vary by state — submit requests within 5 days of starting work for full protection.
Why Choose Western States Lien Co?
Attorney-Backed Expertise
Full Service
Nationwide Reach
Volume Discounts
FAQs about Liens
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A mechanic’s lien is a legal tool that gives contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals the right to secure payment for labor or materials provided to a project.
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Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals may be eligible to file a lien if they haven’t been paid for their work or materials.
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Liens protect your financial rights by giving you a legal claim to payment. Without one, recovering unpaid invoices can be much more difficult.
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We currently operate in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. New states are added frequently as our database expands.
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Liens are built for contractors and credit managers. We understand the pressures of construction billing and collections — our services protect your rights, speed up payments, and reduce financial risk so you can focus on building, not chasing invoices.
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Yes. We prepare and file stop notices, bond claims, and Miller Act claims in addition to mechanic’s liens.
Service Pricing
New Customer Set-Up
Preliminary Notices (start at)
Mechanic’s Liens (start at)
Stop Notices
90-Day Notice/Bond Claim
Prompt Pay Demand Letters
$25
$26.50
$275
$100
$125
$125
Additional services, amendments, or rush requests may include extra fees. Discounts available for high-volume clients.
Get Started Today
Don’t leave your payments unprotected. Contact Western States Lien Company through Bluff & Associates to file your notices and liens with confidence.
