Carpenters Insurance
Whether you’re a cabinet maker, joiner or use traditional carpentry techniques, we can provide a carpentry insurance policy that fits just right. Our flexible policies can grow and change with your business meaning you only pay for the cover you want.
Carpenters Insurance
Whether you’re a cabinet maker, joiner or use traditional carpentry techniques, we can provide a carpentry insurance policy that fits just right. Our flexible policies can grow and change with your business meaning you only pay for the cover you want.
About Carpenters Insurance
Cover for other building trades
We can provide cover for up to five different trades in one policy including building and decorating
Extra carpentry cover
Many optional extras including business premises cover, accidental damage and tools cover
Dedicated carpenters’ claims service
Experts claim handlers to give you peace of mind
Pay for your carpentry insurance by Direct Debit
You can choose to split your payment into 10 monthly instalments
Features of Carpenters Insurance
Standard cover
Liability insurance for carpenters
Carpenters liability insurance covers you for legal defence costs for allegations for accidental personal injury caused by you to the public your customers or your staff. This is provided by Employers and Public Liability sections of cover. You can set your own limits for public liability, product liability up to £10 million, and can adjust these at any time depending on the growth of your business and diversification over time.
Cover for carpentry equipment
Your tools provide you with the means of your livelihood. We can provide flexible limits for all types of carpentry equipment including specialist saws, lathes, drills and hired equipment too. Tools must be locked securely outside business hours, and a single item limit may apply.
Specialist cover for your carpentry business
However you work, whatever type of carpentry you do, we can help you find the best policy to cover your risks. So as a joiner, cabinet maker, wood turner, cooper or sculptor we will factor in your location, work history, turnover, staff, years in the trade, professional accreditation and many more to build a picture of the type of insurance you might need. Coupled with the liability and tools protection at levels set by you, you can be confident the insurance you have fits you correctly.
Instant carpenters’ insurance
Do you need documents quickly to tender for a public contract or to get you on site? We can provide verification of insurance via email, within the same day. You can get a quote and buy your carpenters insurance online, or for a more detailed requirement review, call us today to discuss your needs.
Carpenters Insurance FAQs
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In the event of a claim, how are my tools replaced?
In the event of a claim, how are my tools replaced?
Cover is arranged on a new for old basis and therefore it’s important that you value your work tools and equipment based on their replacement value at today’s prices. If you underestimate the value of your tools this could result in your claim being proportionately reduced due to underinsurance.
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Why do I need a specific carpenter insurance policy?
Why do I need a specific carpenter insurance policy?
It's important to declare all the types of machinery that you use, particularly fixed as woodworking machines in view of the higher injury risks presented. By protecting your company with an industry-specific policy you have peace of mind that your business activities are fully understood.
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Why does a carpenter need public liability insurance?
Why does a carpenter need public liability insurance?
Carpenters can face legal action in respect of their liability for personal injury or property damage arising from their activities, we can provide protection for a range of different liability claims to help keep you protected.
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Is the financial rating of an insurer an important factor?
Is the financial rating of an insurer an important factor?
Yes, because the system measures an insurer’s financial situation, allowing you to predict their ability to meet ongoing policy obligations.
Also, there are a number of main contractors that will not sub-contract works to any companies not insured with an insurer with a minimum of an A-financial rating (as determined by established ratings companies).
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Are labour-only sub-contractors covered in the same way that direct PAYE staff are under the employers' liability policy?
Are labour-only sub-contractors covered in the same way that direct PAYE staff are under the employers' liability policy?
Yes, both types of employers are covered for the same risks although it is very important you declare how your workforce are employed as it will affect how your risks are calculated.
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Can I pay for my carpenters’ insurance in instalments?
Can I pay for my carpenters’ insurance in instalments?
To help you spread the cost of your premiums, we offer a quick and easy direct debit scheme for spreading payment over ten months. Please visit our dedicated Direct Debit page to find out more.
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Where can I find more information about monthly Direct Debit?
Where can I find more information about monthly Direct Debit?
If you would like to know more about our monthly payment option, please visit our dedicated Direct Debit page.
How do I make a claim?
When you need to make a claim, we’ll guide you through the process and get your claim settled as quickly as possible.
Find your insurance documents
and make sure you have all your information at hand, including your policy number
Call the claims team
on 0344 892 1384 and explain exactly what happened
Provide photos if requested
to help us understand what happened as quickly as we can
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