Now open in Ontario
Contractors

Find reliable trades and crew. Skip the runaround.

Build your trusted bench — from licensed trades to general labour. TradeBench expands your reach through real trust paths, so you can find the right people even when your usual crew can’t help.

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$0

markup on every hire

30%+

saved vs. staffing agencies

2 min

to post & reach your network

No posting feesNo quote feesInvite-only trusted networkPrivate quotes
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“We connected with two reliable deck builders through TradeBench in our first week... and I didn't have to pay 30% to a labour agency.”
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Hickory Dickory Decks

Deck Builder · GTA

“Finally stopped scrolling Kijiji for subs. Posted a job, had 3 quotes by lunch. This is how it should work.”
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Dan

General Contractor · Mississauga

Finding good help shouldn't be this hard

You know the drill. You need help, and your options are...

Calling around burns time
You text five people asking if they know a framer. Two respond. One gives you a maybe. The job starts Monday.
Job boards attract strangers
You post on Kijiji or a Facebook group and get flooded with unknowns. No trust context, no way to vet them fast.
Googling is a gamble
Cold-calling contractors from search results means no shared history, no reputation you can verify, and no one to vouch for them.
You end up overpaying
When you only have one option, you pay whatever they quote. No comparison, no leverage, no way to know if the price is fair.
The middleman problem

Stop paying a staffing agency to introduce you to people your network could surface for free.

Construction staffing companies charge 30-50% markups to connect you with workers you've never met. You're paying a premium for introductions — not trust, not quality, not reliability.

A GC subbing out $200K/year in trade work? That's $60K going to middlemen — every year.

30-50% markup

Staffing agencies take a cut on every hour worked. That margin comes from your pocket or your worker's pay.

No real relationship

They send whoever's available, not whoever's best. You get a body, not a trusted trade.

Locked-in dependency

Non-competes and contracts keep you going back to the middleman instead of building your own network.

TradeBench: your network, your relationships, zero markup

Every connection on TradeBench is someone you know, someone they know, or someone vouched for through a real trust path. No agency. No middleman fee. The contractor keeps more margin, the trade pro earns more per hour, and the relationship is yours to keep.

A better way to find and share work

Every opportunity flows through real connections — not algorithms, not ads, not strangers.

Post live opportunities
Request backup crew, subcontract help, or a trusted referral in under a minute. It reaches your network and their vetted connections.
Private pricing
Compare rates and availability side by side. Your quotes are private — other businesses can't see your numbers, so there's no race to the bottom.
Anonymous skill ratings give you honest signal without politics.
Hire through real trust paths
Every candidate is connected to your network directly or through someone you trust. No strangers.
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2nd-degree connection via Marcus (Landscaping)

When you need help
Post a crew request in 60 seconds. Compare private quotes from your trusted network and hire through verified trust paths.
When you're looking for work
Get opportunities from contractors in your extended network. Quote privately — no bidding wars, no undercutting.

Ready to stop calling around?

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How TradeBench works

Three steps to getting found and winning work.

1

Build your profile

Add your trade or skills — licensed electrician, general labourer, or fresh apprentice. Then connect with people you've actually worked with.

2

Get found

Contractors in your network see you when they need your trade. Matched opportunities come to you automatically.

3

Win work & build reputation

Submit private quotes, complete jobs, and earn verified ratings that make you even more visible over time.

Works everywhere you do

Open TradeBench in your browser and add it to your home screen — it works just like an app. No app store, no download. Get notifications, check availability, and respond to opportunities right from the job site.

For Schools & Programs

Built for trade schools and apprenticeship programs

Give your graduates a head start. TradeBench for Schools provides verified credentials, cohort onboarding, and real-time placement tracking.

Verified credentials
Graduates join with a “Trained at [School]” badge that's institution-verified — not self-reported.
Cohort onboarding
Send one link to your graduating class. Everyone signs up with your school's branding, connects with classmates, and starts with a real network.
Placement outcomes
Track graduate connections, opportunities, and placements in real time — verified by actual network activity, not surveys.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pay to use TradeBench?
No. TradeBench Standard is completely free — you get a verified trade profile, up to 25 trusted connections, and 5 job applications, quote submissions, and opportunity posts per month. Paid plans are TradePro at $4/month (for tradespeople) and Pro at $19/month (for GCs and businesses who hire) — both unlock unlimited access, and you can also earn Pro free by inviting 3 people.
Who is TradeBench for?
TradeBench is built for anyone in the trades — GCs, subcontractors, licensed trades, general labourers, apprentices, and trade school graduates. If you find or share work through trusted relationships, TradeBench is for you.
How is this different from Facebook groups or Kijiji?
Facebook posts disappear and attract strangers. TradeBench only surfaces people connected to your network through real trust paths. Your quotes are private, ratings are anonymous, and every connection is verified — not just anyone who clicks 'reply'.
I already have my guys. Why would I use this?
TradeBench isn't about replacing your trusted relationships — it's about organizing them and adding depth. When your usual crew is unavailable, you'll have a vetted bench ready instead of scrambling to find backup.
Are my quotes visible to other businesses?
No. All quotes on TradeBench are private. Only the person who posted the opportunity can see your numbers. There's no race to the bottom and no public bidding wars.
How do trust paths work?
Every person you see on TradeBench is connected to you directly (1st degree) or through someone you trust (2nd degree). You can always see the path — for example, 'Connected through Marcus (Landscaping)' — so you know exactly how someone is vouched for.
Is TradeBench an app I need to download?
No download required. TradeBench works in your browser and can be added to your home screen like an app. You'll get notifications, can check availability, and respond to opportunities right from the job site.
What areas does TradeBench cover?
TradeBench is currently available in Ontario, Canada. We're expanding to new regions based on demand — request an invitation if you're outside our current area.

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