SunRay Construction Solutions was founded in 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a simple mission: help contractors understand and secure their lien rights. For HVAC contractors, especially those doing commercial work or operating in Florida and Texas, SunRay streamlines the notoriously complex process of sending Notices to Owner (NTOs), filing mechanic's liens, and making claims on payment bonds. The platform calculates state-specific deadlines in three steps, uploads jobs via Excel or PDF, and mails certified documents on the contractor's behalf, all backed by an attorney network for escalations.
HVAC companies face unique payment risks on new-construction, remodel, and commercial service work, where general contractors, property owners, and multiple tiers of subcontractors can delay payment for months. SunRay's software tracks every project's notice and lien deadlines automatically and sends personalized status reports so that HVAC shops never miss a statutory window. The service combines self-serve technology with hands-on customer support, which has made it particularly popular among plumbing and HVAC contractors in lien-strict states like Florida and Texas.
Beyond filings, SunRay provides education (webinars, state-by-state guides, and a resource library) to help HVAC owners and office managers understand preservation-of-lien rights before they need them. With no setup fees and no monthly minimums, SunRay is positioned as a pay-as-you-go alternative to more expensive full-service credit departments, making it a fit for HVAC shops that don't have a dedicated credit manager but still run commercial jobs where payment protection matters.