Underpinning Contractors Public Liability Insurance
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As a Underpinning Contractors, you’re often working at client premises or on site with tools and equipment. Public liability insurance helps protect your business if a third party claims you caused injury or property damage linked to your work.
Quick take: if your work brings you into contact with customers, public liability cover helps protect your cashflow when accidents happen.
Key cover areas
- Third‑party injury claims arising from accidents connected to your work.
- Accidental property damage caused during your work (including at client premises).
- Legal fees for defending a covered claim (policy terms apply).
- Everyday working risks where the public or clients are nearby.
- On‑site and off‑site incidents — including set‑up, pack‑down and day‑to‑day working activities.
Typical scenarios for Underpinning Contractors
Example: while working at client premises or on site, a piece of materials or a tool is dropped and damages a client’s property. The customer asks you to pay for repairs and makes a formal claim.
- Injury example: A member of the public is injured by an accidental knock or collision during your work.
- Damage example: Spilled materials stain flooring or soft furnishings and require replacement.
- Another common scenario: You accidentally damage a client’s property while carrying out your work.
Common cover limits
Typical limits range from £1m to £10m. If you work on commercial sites or for councils/venues, higher limits (often £5m+) are commonly requested.
Related business insurance
- Tools Cover — cover for the job in progress, materials, plant or kit (depending on the cover type).
- Product Liability (If Supplying Goods) — useful if you rely on specialist equipment to work.
- Product liability — worth considering if you sell or supply products as part of your service.
- Employers’ liability — If you take on labourers, apprentices, or any PAYE staff, you may also need employers’ liability protection alongside public liability.
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