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Wrong lien waivers cost contractors $5,000 to $50,000+ in lost payments. LienShield generates state-compliant lien waivers, professional estimates, invoices, and pay applications in minutes.
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Three Steps to Compliant Documents
No legal knowledge required. LienShield handles the compliance details.
Choose Document Type
Select from estimates, invoices, lien waivers, or pay applications. Each template is built for construction industry standards.
Enter Project Details
Fill in your project information, line items, and payment details. Your company info is saved automatically for future use.
Generate & Send
Get a professional, state-compliant document ready to print or send. Lien waivers automatically use the correct statutory forms.
Every Document a Contractor Needs
Built specifically for the construction industry with proper terminology, calculations, and compliance.
Estimates & Proposals
Professional estimates with line items, unit pricing, terms, exclusions, and validity periods.
- 10 unit types (lf, sf, cy, etc.)
- Tax calculations
- Custom terms & exclusions
- Print-ready format
Invoices
Construction invoices with retainage, payment terms, and balance tracking.
- Net 15/30/60 terms
- Retainage calculations
- Previous payment tracking
- Change order support
Lien Waivers
State-compliant lien waivers with automatic statutory form detection.
- All 50 states + DC
- 4 waiver types
- Statutory form compliance
- Filing deadline alerts
Pay Applications
AIA-style payment applications with scheduled values and retainage.
- Schedule of values
- Work completed tracking
- Materials stored
- Retainage calculations
Lien Waiver Compliance by State
13 states require statutory waiver forms. LienShield automatically uses the correct form for every state.
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- 3 documents per month
- All document types
- All 50 states + DC
- Basic PDF export
- Standard templates
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- Custom branding & logo
- Saved client database
- Lien waiver tracking
- Batch generation
- Email send feature
- Professional PDF templates
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- Everything in Pro
- Up to 10 team members
- API access
- QuickBooks integration
- Custom document templates
- Dedicated account manager
- Phone support
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a lien waiver and why does it matter?
A lien waiver is a legal document from a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier that waives their right to file a mechanics lien against the property for the amount of payment received. Using the wrong form can result in losing your lien rights and payment protections, potentially costing $5,000 to $50,000 or more.
What is the difference between conditional and unconditional lien waivers?
A conditional waiver only takes effect when the payment is actually received and cleared. An unconditional waiver takes effect immediately upon signing, regardless of whether payment has been received. Always use conditional waivers until you have confirmed payment in your account.
Which states require statutory lien waiver forms?
13 states currently require statutory (mandatory) waiver forms, including California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Utah, and others. Using a non-statutory form in these states can void the waiver entirely. LienShield automatically detects the correct form.
What is retainage in construction invoicing?
Retainage (also called retention) is a percentage of payment withheld from contractors until the project is substantially complete. Common retainage rates are 5-10% of each progress payment. This protects the property owner against defects or incomplete work. LienShield calculates retainage automatically on invoices and pay applications.
Can I use LienShield for free?
Yes. The free plan allows you to create up to 3 documents per month, including all document types and all 50 states. The Pro plan ($39/month) unlocks unlimited documents, custom branding, a saved client database, lien waiver tracking, batch generation, and professional PDF templates. A 7-day free trial is available.
Is LienShield a law firm or legal service?
No. LienShield is a document generation tool that creates industry-standard and state-compliant construction documents. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. For specific legal questions about lien rights, waiver enforceability, or construction disputes, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
What is an AIA-style pay application?
An AIA pay application (modeled after AIA Document G702/G703) is the standard payment request format in the construction industry. It includes a schedule of values, work completed tracking (both previous and current period), materials stored on site, retainage calculations, and net amount due. LienShield generates this format automatically.
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