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Debt Recovery for Independent Schools & Construction

Specialist, professional support for two sectors where payment issues often require a carefully tailored approach.

Debt recovery services for independent schools and the UK construction industry

Independent Schools

Sensitive recovery of unpaid school fees while protecting relationships with families and the school’s reputation.​​

  • Term and boarding fees

  • Fees in lieu of notice

  • Extras and broken arrangements

  • Non-responsive or overseas parents

Construction

Commercial recovery support for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and construction professionals facing unpaid or disputed balances.

  • Unpaid invoices and applications

  • Final accounts and retentions

  • Valuation and variation disputes

  • Construction adjudication

82% +

referred debt collected

300% +

schools met

ISBA

Platinum 2026

How we work: confidential review, respectful contact, practical arrangements and coordinated escalation.

From the outset, the team were professional, responsive and easy to deal with. They kept us informed throughout the process and handled the matter with sensitivity, recognising the importance of maintaining a professional approach while representing our organisation.

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215

adjudications

87%

decisions in favour

90%

paid after decision

How we work: claim review, appropriate recovery action, adjudication support and further enforcement where required.

They guided us through every step of the adjudication process, demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry and legal expertise. Westbury Collections handled our case with professionalism and a proactive approach, ultimately winning the adjudication and enabling us to recover £28,960.42 in full.

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