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It's then still up to you to reclaim it and each step or avenue you try will cost more money.
just get the boys together and go round
You'll have a court order. You can get a writ of enforcement. Go round, seize goods, sell goods, cover costs.
Getting he the boys together is all well and good in gangstaland, but could end in a criminal charge.
NotThamesWater-
I understand the process but county court bailiffs aren't particularly effective and if they have no goods to seize....
I went through the whole process, exploring different avenues for years and it is very, very difficult to reclaim the money. For £350, I probably wouldn't bother and for more, I'd (personally, I'm not recommending it to anyone) use different means.
I was just trying to point out that the small claims route may not yield the expected results, any results or in any reasonable time frame.
johnnyhotdog
As a warning, I have been through this process before. It isn't difficult and I represented myself throughout the whole process.
However, the court may well find in your favour but, essentially, all you get is a letter stating that he legally owes you the money. It's then still up to you to reclaim it and each step or avenue you try will cost more money.
If it were me, going through the same again, I'd just get the boys together and go round. It'll be quicker, easier, cheaper and you'll have more chance of getting your money or frame back.