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Every trade faces unique risks. Here's what could go wrong and why the right cover matters.
Two things catch flooring installers out more than most: what's hidden beneath the subfloor, and what's in the tin you're using to stick the floor down. Both can turn into a claim quickly if they're not managed properly.
Nailing or screwing into a subfloor without knowing what's underneath can puncture a water pipe or electrical cable, leading to a leak, a fault, or worse. A cable or pipe locator before fixing, and care around known service routes, both reduce this risk significantly.
Flooring adhesives, primers and sealants are covered by COSHH, meaning you have a duty to assess the risk, use the right ventilation and PPE, and train anyone using them. If an employee is harmed by a chemical product and you haven't followed a COSHH-compliant process, employers' liability cover may not respond.
Solvent-based adhesives can release strong fumes in a confined or poorly ventilated room, affecting your team and anyone living or working in the property. Some incidents involving flooring adhesives have proven extremely serious, which is why ventilation and product choice matter as much as PPE.
Floor sanders, nail guns and cutting tools used in finished rooms bring a real risk of accidental damage to skirting, fixtures and existing surfaces. A quick written note and photos of the room's condition before you start can help avoid disputes over what was already there.
A strong policy covers the specific risks of your trade — from site accidents to equipment theft and client disputes.
Covers legal costs and compensation if a client or third party is injured or has property damaged during your work. Most builders and contractors require you to hold this before starting on site.
Covers your tools against theft from a van or site, and accidental damage. Tool theft is one of the most common claims for tradespeople — check the limit carefully.
Legally required if you employ anyone — including casual workers or labour-only subcontractors you direct on site. Minimum £5 million cover required by law.
Covers work in progress on site against damage from fire, flood, theft or accidental damage before it's handed over to the client. Essential for large or long-running jobs.
Covers owned or hired-in plant and machinery on site — diggers, cherry pickers, compressors and specialist equipment.
Covers legal costs for contract disputes, debt recovery, HMRC investigations and employment tribunal defence.
A few things worth checking before you buy, whichever UK insurer or broker you compare.
Check the limit matches what your contracts, landlord or clients require — common tiers are £1m, £2m, £5m and £10m depending on trade and risk.
Professional and liability covers are often "claims-made" — cover depends on holding a live policy when a claim is made, not just when the work happened.
Read what's excluded, not just what's covered. Sub-contractor work, specific activities, or work carried out overseas are common gaps.
Before buying, confirm any insurer or broker is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority — check the register at register.fca.org.uk.
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