HatBench

Find a licensed demolition subcontractor in California.

Tell us about the job. We introduce demolition subs whose CSLB license (C-21) and insurance have been checked, after they agree to the intro.

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What to check before a demolition sub starts

  • CSLB license: C-21Status "Active", and the classification matches your scope. How to check.
  • Workers' compA demolition sub may show a no-employee exemption on CSLB. If they bring a crew, they need a policy. From January 1, 2028, workers' comp applies to all California licensees (SB 1455). Workers' comp guide.
  • General liabilityNot on CSLB records. Get a certificate and the endorsements your contract requires. COI checklist.
  • Bond and expirationA contractor's bond on the CSLB record, and a license that doesn't expire mid-job.

What HatBench sends you

For each demolition sub we introduce: CSLB license status and classification, and the dates their general liability and workers' comp run through, confirmed by Insureaze. Subs are asked first; nothing is public.

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Tell us the trade, the place and the start date. We match by hand and reach out directly.

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