Know where a sub stands before you call.
Every sub we introduce comes with the facts that usually take a week of back-and-forth: license status, and the dates their general liability and workers' comp run through.
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Why GCs use HatBench
Fewer audit surprises
An uninsured sub can land on your workers' comp audit. We show you the coverage dates up front.
License checked
CSLB status for the classification the job needs, checked against the state's records.
A person, not a board
No posting a job to a crowd. We match it by hand and ask the sub if they're interested first.
What you'll see for each sub
- CSLB license statusChecked against the Contractors State License Board's records for the classification you need, with the date we checked.
- General liability in force through a dateCoverage we've confirmed is active, and the date it runs through.
- Workers' comp in force through a dateSame thing: the policy is active and you see when it ends.
Plus where they work, crew size, and anything else the sub chose to share. We show what we checked, and say so plainly when we haven't checked something.
General liability in force through Aug 14, 2027
Workers' comp in force through Mar 1, 2027
Works in Sonoma, Marin, Napa · crew of 8
What to send us
- The trade and whereCity or county in California.
- Rough start date and sizeHelps us find someone who has room on their schedule.
- What the job requiresGL limits, workers' comp with no exemptions, additional insured, prevailing wage, bonding.
- Your CSLB license # (optional)Helps us confirm you're a licensed GC.
What's still on you
HatBench helps you find a sub. It doesn't replace your own process. Before work starts:
- Get a certificate of insurance naming youWith the additional insured and waiver wording your contract calls for.
- Check bids, references and scopeWe don't rate or endorse anyone's work.
- Sign your own subcontractHatBench isn't a party to the work or the agreement.