Small Claims Court

Has anyone had success with Small Claims Court? Small time contractor miscommunicated with his Realtor and they both hired Surveyors. I eagerly bowed out because after spending a day on his survey I determined it was badly screwed up. I contacted the other Surveyor and asked him if he wanted my research and survey data. He eagerly said yes. Couple months later I realized the Contractor wasn't going to pay my invoice. A year and a half later I've still not been paid. I'm told Small Claims Court is my only recourse. Is it worth the effort?