Tradesman Insurance

Compare tailored tradesman insurance quotes

Being a tradesman can be a risky business; working at height on site with power tools can lead to accidents and mishaps when you least expect. Contractor insurance must be a top priority for any tradesman to protect customers, employees and others around you. Finding time to compare quotes can be a challenge which is why we make arranging your business insurance simple and hassle-free.

We compare quotes from trusted insurers to find you the right cover for your business. With many years’ experience sourcing tradesman insurance for a wide range of trades, we understand the exposures you face.

If you know what covers you need, you can compare tradesman insurance online in a matter of minutes. However, over the phone our advisors can provide advice along with a professional insurance recommendation tailored to you and your business activities.

Tradesman insurance frequently asked questions

What insurance do tradesman need?

Whether you’re a specialist contractor on a construction site that employs subcontractors or a multi-trade handyman that works alone, we can arrange cover that meets your requirements, so you can concentrate on the job in hand. If you know what you need and don't require advice, it’s simple to compare liability insurance quotes online. Alternatively, if you need advice call us to speak to our advisors and they’ll make professional recommendations to get you a policy that meets your individual needs.

What does tradesman insurance cover?

Tradesman insurance is typically constructed to cover the wide range of activities that contractors carry out as part of their day to day activities. You may be working alone, or hire people to help out; whatever your needs, we can arrange the right tradesman cover for you.

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How much does tradesman insurance cost?

The cost of tradesman insurance depends on a variety of factors including the size of your business, the jobs that you take on and the types and level of cover required. Get a personalised quote online or contact one of our business insurance specialists to find out how much your tradesman insurance might cost to protect yourself and your business from unforeseen circumstances.

Covers for tradesmen

Tradesman public liability insurance

As a tradesman it's essential to protect your business when you are out and about. Tradesman liability insurance can be tailored to cover you against unforeseen events that could leave you and your business exposed to financial loss. Public liability insurance is typically designed to safeguard against injury or accidental damage to third party property, meaning that if you cause damage to someone's property, or anyone falls over your tools, any compensation awarded against you would be taken care of.

Employers' liability for tradesmen

Similarly, employers' liability insurance can protect your employees against accidents at work and any damages awarded as a result. The nature of your work can present a number of hazards, and no matter how careful you may be, accidents do happen, and that’s where we come in.

Tradesman personal accident cover

If you’re working alone, you should consider personal accident cover as part of your tradesman insurance. In the event that you injured yourself at work, this cover can provide you with a weekly benefit to tide you over while you are unable to work.

Contracts works, tool, plant and equipment cover

We can arrange tool insurance to protect your tools, equipment, and plant, tailored to the level that you need. This can include temporary buildings, hired in plant, as well as your own goods and equipment. With varying amounts of cover available, you really can choose the cover that suits you best, without paying for cover you don’t need.

Building, contents and stock insurance

We can even arrange protection for an office or buildings that you use in conjunction with your business, alongside any business contents, computers and stock that you keep there.

Tradesman business interruption insurance

Business interruption cover can also be incorporated to protect your turnover should you suffer damage at your premises that would affect your ability to trade.

Van insurance for tradesmen

A van could be a crucial part of your business; whether it’s for deliveries, tools, or even just getting to and from your work sites on a daily basis, we understand the need for quality cover that gives you peace of mind. Take a look at business van insurance page to find out more about van insurance for tradesmen.

Comprehensive Tradesman Insurance

We have many years’ experience arranging tradesman liability insurance so we’ve really got to know the covers that you need most. We arrange tradesman insurance for a variety of trades, and are here to make sure that you have the covers you need to protect you against the risks you face on a daily basis.

You can protect your business online in just a few minutes if you know what you want, or if you need some advice call us to get a tradesman’s insurance quote today.