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Why You Need It

Risks Specific to Kitchen Fitters

Every trade faces unique risks. Here's what could go wrong and why the right cover matters.

A client claims your work caused property damage — you need public liability to cover legal costs
Your tools are stolen from your van overnight — without tools cover you'd replace them at full cost
An employee is injured on site — employers' liability is legally required and covers compensation claims
A job runs over budget or a dispute arises with a client over your work — legal expenses cover helps
A member of the public is injured near your work area — public liability covers the claim

💡 Most kitchen fitters need at minimum: Public liability insurance (required by most clients and contractors), plus tools cover if you carry equipment. If you employ anyone, employers' liability is a legal requirement.

Cover Types

What Does Kitchen Fitter Insurance Cover?

A strong policy covers the specific risks of your trade — from site accidents to equipment theft and client disputes.

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Public Liability

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.

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Tools & Equipment

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.

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Employers' Liability

Legally required if you employ anyone — including casual workers or labour-only subcontractors you direct on site. Minimum £5 million cover required by law.

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Contract Works

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.

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Plant & Machinery

Covers owned or hired-in plant and machinery on site — diggers, cherry pickers, compressors and specialist equipment.

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Legal Expenses

Covers legal costs for contract disputes, debt recovery, HMRC investigations and employment tribunal defence.

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We refer you to FCA-authorised UK insurers offering tailored cover for kitchen fitters.

Simply Business

UK's leading SME insurer. Fast online quotes for kitchen fitter public liability and combined policies.

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Hiscox

Specialist business insurer. Strong on professional indemnity and tailored trade cover.

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AXA Business

Wide range of SME insurance for trades and contractors across the UK.

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Modern digital insurer. Flexible monthly policies — no long lock-in required.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

While not all business insurance is legally required, public liability insurance is expected by most clients, venues and contractors before work begins. If you employ anyone, employers' liability is a legal requirement. Operating without appropriate cover leaves you personally liable for any claims against your business.

Premiums vary based on your turnover, number of employees, claims history and the level of cover you choose. Most sole trader kitchen fitters pay between £100 and £600 per year for basic public liability cover. Combined policies with professional indemnity and tools cover cost more but provide broader protection.

Yes — most insurers offer monthly payment options. You'll typically pay slightly more than the annual premium in total, but it helps with cash flow. Some digital insurers offer fully flexible monthly policies with no minimum term.

Public liability covers physical injury or property damage to third parties caused by your business. Professional indemnity covers financial loss suffered by a client due to your advice, designs or services. Many businesses need both — check which applies to your work.

You need employers' liability insurance if you employ anyone — including part-time workers, temporary staff, apprentices and in some cases, subcontractors you supervise on site. As a sole trader with no employees, it's not required. The legal minimum is £5 million cover.

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Risks Specific to Kitchen Fitters

What Does Kitchen Fitter Insurance Cover?

Public Liability

Tools & Equipment

Employers' Liability

Contract Works

Plant & Machinery

Legal Expenses

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