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Security of Payment Claims for Adelaide Subcontractors and Tradies

Adelaide’s construction sector is growing, with major residential developments, commercial projects, defence industry construction, and infrastructure upgrades across the city and surrounding regions. For subcontractors working on Adelaide construction sites, payment disputes with head contractors are a regular challenge — but one that South Australia’s Security of Payment laws can resolve quickly.

Which SOP Act Applies in Adelaide?

Adelaide is in South Australia. The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA) applies. Key timeframes:

  • Serve a payment claim on or after the reference date in your contract
  • Head contractors have 10 business days to issue a payment schedule
  • Adjudication must be lodged within 10 business days of receiving the schedule
  • No dollar limit on claims

How PayClaim Works for Adelaide Tradies

  1. Start online: Tell us about your unpaid invoice. Five-minute online form, accessible anywhere in Adelaide or regional SA.
  2. Payment claim prepared: We draft a SA SOP Act-compliant payment claim and serve it on the head contractor.
  3. Adjudication if needed: We manage the adjudication process if the claim is disputed or ignored.
  4. Get paid: Most Adelaide claims resolved in 10–20 business days.

Flat fee. No lawyers. PayClaim serves Adelaide subcontractors and tradies across all construction trades and project types.

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