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Every trade faces unique risks. Here's what could go wrong and why the right cover matters.
A glazing job that looks fine on completion can still cause a problem weeks later if the seal isn't right, while the glass itself brings its own injury risk on every job. Here's what tends to drive glazier claims.
A window, door or unit that isn't sealed, packed or fitted correctly can let water track in around the frame, often showing up as damp or rot long after the job is finished. Because the damage develops over time, these claims can be harder to resolve than an obvious on-the-day accident.
Handling, cutting and clearing broken glass carries an ongoing risk of cuts, some of them serious. Proper gloves, safe handling techniques and correct disposal of offcuts and breakages all reduce employers' liability exposure.
Large panes are heavy and awkward to manoeuvre, and a drop during a lift can injure whoever's below or damage whatever's in the way. The right lifting equipment and a clear area during installation both help manage this.
Shopfronts, curtain walling and upper-floor windows often mean working at height or on a larger commercial site than a typical domestic job. Make sure your policy reflects this kind of work if it's part of what you take on.
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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