Landscaping subs are often small crews that bring mowers, trimmers and trucks to site, and work outdoors through the hottest months.
General liability and workers’ compensation at the limits your contract or owner requires, plus auto liability when the sub drives to site. Many GCs also ask for additional insured, waiver of subrogation, and primary & non-contributory endorsements.
For 1099 reporting before the first payment.
Heat illness prevention and equipment safety are reasonable asks, especially on summer jobs.
Some states license landscape or irrigation contractors. Licensing rules are set by each state, and sometimes by the county or city, so check what applies where the job is.
Often requested for larger or commercial jobs, or before a first job with a new sub.
On public or bonded jobs, a bonding capacity letter and performance and payment bonds may be required, as the contract specifies.
Requirements vary by state, locality, owner and contract. This is a general starting point, not legal or insurance advice. Your contract and local rules decide what’s actually required.
SubSignoff records what documents say and whether they meet the requirements you set. It doesn’t confirm coverage with insurers or verify licenses with the state. Check licenses with the issuing agency; for some states SubSignoff links to the official lookup page.
Official public sources behind the documents and safety topics above. Rules differ by state and project; these links are for background, not legal or insurance advice.