We know what it feels like to need support and not know where to turn

Late payment is one of the most common and damaging problems facing small businesses in the UK. Billions of pounds are owed to small businesses at any given time — money that has been earned but not yet received.

Most small business owners know they should follow up overdue invoices more consistently. But getting paid takes time, feels uncomfortable, and can risk damaging relationships with customers they want to keep.

LateShield was created to solve that problem — and much more. We provide professional, organised support across payment, property, project, survey, building control and contractor matters, so homeowners, landlords, self-builders, contractors, trades and businesses can focus on what they do best.

John & Faye Clarkson

Founders, LateShield

John is a qualified structural and civil engineer and commercial surveyor with years of hands-on experience across construction, project delivery and contractor management. He understands the technical and commercial side of the industry from the ground up — and knows exactly where things tend to go wrong.

Faye brings the operational backbone. She keeps LateShield running with a sharp eye for organisation, process and the financial detail that makes the difference between a well-run case and a missed opportunity. Between them, the technical and the practical are covered.

LateShield was built on a straightforward idea: give homeowners, contractors and businesses access to proper professional support — for planning, checking and sorting — without the usual barriers of cost or complexity. Based in the UK, registered at Companies House (No. 17257923).

You stay in control

Nothing is sent to your customers without your approval. Every message, every follow-up, every communication is reviewed and signed off by you first.

Professional, not aggressive

We follow up overdue payments in a way that protects your business relationships. Firm, clear, and professional — not heavy-handed or confrontational.

Clear records, always

We keep a clear, organised record of every invoice, reminder, response, and outcome — so you always know where things stand and have evidence if you ever need it.

Built for small businesses

We are not a corporate debt recovery agency. We are a small team that understands the pressures of running a business — and we are here to help, not to add to them.

Transparent pricing

No hidden fees, no complicated contracts. Our early access pricing is straightforward: a flat monthly fee plus a small percentage of what we help you recover.

Honest about what we are

We are not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice. We are a professional administrative and commercial support service — and we are clear about that from the start.