How soon should I chase an overdue invoice?

The day after it goes overdue. A short, neutral note one day late is far less awkward than a longer, firmer email two weeks later.

What's the most professional way to ask for payment?

Reference the invoice number, job, amount and due date, then ask one clear question — usually 'can you confirm a payment date?' — so the client replies with a date rather than a vague acknowledgement.

How to Follow Up on an Overdue Invoice Without Sounding Pushy

By Lee Stephens · Founder, Contractor Revenue Hub

Most contractors hate chasing money. The work is done, the invoice is sent, and asking again feels like nagging the client who paid for the job in the first place.

The good news: tone isn't the problem. *Timing* and *consistency* are. A short, neutral email sent on day one is much easier to write — and much easier for the client to action — than a longer, firmer email sent two weeks late.

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