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Subcontractor insurance tracker

Track subcontractor certificates, limits, endorsements, workers compensation, and expiration dates by project.

How to use this tool

This tracker helps a remodeling contractor record subcontractor certificate of insurance details before work starts.

Who this is for

Remodeling contractors and office managers who hire electricians, plumbers, painters, flooring installers, cabinet installers, demolition crews, or other subcontractors.

When to use it

Use it before a subcontractor starts work and again when certificates or required endorsements are close to expiring.

How to use it

Enter your project details, download the spreadsheet, and update each row as subcontractors send certificates and endorsement copies.

What you get

You get an XLSX or CSV tracker with project details, starter subcontractor rows, insurance limit checks, endorsement status, expiration dates, and notes.

Subcontractor insurance tracker

Track subcontractor certificates, limits, endorsements, workers compensation, and expiration dates by project.

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You get an XLSX or CSV tracker with project details, starter subcontractor rows, insurance limit checks, endorsement status, expiration dates, and notes.

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Business name

________________

Project name

________________

Project state

________________

Subcontractor company

Enter subcontractor legal name

Trade or work

Electrical rough-in and trim

Policy number

Enter policy number

General liability limits

Enter required and shown limits

Workers compensation confirmed

Yes, no, or not required

Additional insured status

Yes, no, or not required

Waiver of subrogation status

Yes, no, or not required

Certificate expiration date

Enter expiration date

Review status

Needs certificate

Notes

Confirm general liability, workers compensation if employees are on site, and any contract-required endorsement copies.

Business name

________________

Project name

________________

Project state

________________

Subcontractor company

Enter subcontractor legal name

Trade or work

Plumbing rough-in and fixtures

Policy number

Enter policy number

General liability limits

Enter required and shown limits

Workers compensation confirmed

Yes, no, or not required

Additional insured status

Yes, no, or not required

Waiver of subrogation status

Yes, no, or not required

Certificate expiration date

Enter expiration date

Review status

Needs certificate

Notes

Check whether the certificate holder and project description match the job.

Business name

________________

Project name

________________

Project state

________________

Subcontractor company

Enter subcontractor legal name

Trade or work

Drywall, texture, and patching

Policy number

Enter policy number

General liability limits

Enter required and shown limits

Workers compensation confirmed

Yes, no, or not required

Additional insured status

Yes, no, or not required

Waiver of subrogation status

Yes, no, or not required

Certificate expiration date

Enter expiration date

Review status

Needs certificate

Notes

Review expiration date before work starts and before final punch work.

Business name

________________

Project name

________________

Project state

________________

Subcontractor company

Enter subcontractor legal name

Trade or work

Flooring installation

Policy number

Enter policy number

General liability limits

Enter required and shown limits

Workers compensation confirmed

Yes, no, or not required

Additional insured status

Yes, no, or not required

Waiver of subrogation status

Yes, no, or not required

Certificate expiration date

Enter expiration date

Review status

Needs certificate

Notes

Record any additional insured or waiver wording required by the owner or general contractor.

Business name

________________

Project name

________________

Project state

________________

Subcontractor company

Enter subcontractor legal name

Trade or work

Cabinet installation

Policy number

Enter policy number

General liability limits

Enter required and shown limits

Workers compensation confirmed

Yes, no, or not required

Additional insured status

Yes, no, or not required

Waiver of subrogation status

Yes, no, or not required

Certificate expiration date

Enter expiration date

Review status

Needs certificate

Notes

Ask for updated documents if policy dates expire before installation or warranty work.

Business name

________________

Project name

________________

Project state

________________

Subcontractor company

Enter subcontractor legal name

Trade or work

Painting and surface preparation

Policy number

Enter policy number

General liability limits

Enter required and shown limits

Workers compensation confirmed

Yes, no, or not required

Additional insured status

Yes, no, or not required

Waiver of subrogation status

Yes, no, or not required

Certificate expiration date

Enter expiration date

Review status

Needs certificate

Notes

Flag older paint, dust control, lead, solvents, or other pollution concerns for separate review.

Business name

________________

Project name

________________

Project state

________________

Subcontractor company

Enter subcontractor legal name

Trade or work

Demolition or debris removal

Policy number

Enter policy number

General liability limits

Enter required and shown limits

Workers compensation confirmed

Yes, no, or not required

Additional insured status

Yes, no, or not required

Waiver of subrogation status

Yes, no, or not required

Certificate expiration date

Enter expiration date

Review status

Needs certificate

Notes

Confirm subcontractor coverage before demolition, haul-off, or work around existing utilities.

Business name

________________

Project name

________________

Project state

________________

Subcontractor company

Enter subcontractor legal name

Trade or work

Window, door, or waterproofing work

Policy number

Enter policy number

General liability limits

Enter required and shown limits

Workers compensation confirmed

Yes, no, or not required

Additional insured status

Yes, no, or not required

Waiver of subrogation status

Yes, no, or not required

Certificate expiration date

Enter expiration date

Review status

Needs certificate

Notes

Check contract limits and completed operations wording when exterior wall or water intrusion exposure is involved.

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How to use the tracker

Project: ________________ Business: ________________ Project state: ________________ Certificate due date: ________________

Use this spreadsheet before subcontractors start work. Add each subcontractor, trade, policy number, general liability limits, workers compensation confirmation, additional insured status, waiver of subrogation status, certificate expiration date, and review notes.

A certificate of insurance shows evidence of coverage. A contract may also require endorsement copies, specific additional insured wording, completed operations wording, primary and noncontributory wording, or waiver of subrogation wording.

Subcontractor review checks

  • Record the subcontractor's legal company name and trade or work.
  • Save the certificate of insurance and any endorsement copies with the project file.
  • Check that policy dates cover the planned work period.
  • Compare general liability limits with the contract requirement.
  • Confirm workers compensation when the subcontractor has employees or the contract requires it.
  • Mark whether your business, the owner, general contractor, or property manager is named as additional insured when required.
  • Mark whether waiver of subrogation wording is included when the contract requires it.
  • Ask for updated documents before an expired certificate is used for more work.

Next steps

  • Add each subcontractor before work starts, even if the certificate has not arrived yet.
  • Compare the tracker against the contract insurance exhibit before approving work.
  • Ask for endorsement copies when the contract names specific additional insured or waiver wording.
  • Review expiration dates weekly on active remodel projects with multiple subcontractors.
  • Keep the completed tracker with the project file for audit and contract review.

What this includes

Download formats

XLSX, CSV

Fields

Business name, Project name, Project state, Certificate due date

Spreadsheet columns

Business name, Project name, Project state, Subcontractor company, Trade or work, Policy number, General liability limits, Workers compensation confirmed, Additional insured status, Waiver of subrogation status, Certificate expiration date, Review status, Notes

Document sections

How to use the tracker, Subcontractor review checks

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