Contract Works Insurance

Contract works insurance for tradesmen - cover for works in progress.

What is contract works insurance and what does it cover?

Contract works insurance for tradesmen covers work that is ongoing for a particular project. It can cover repairs or even rebuilding work in progress if it is damaged, due to things like vandalism or extreme weather.

As well as the work in progress, contract works insurance can cover building materials, tools and plant, and temporary buildings. However, it’s important to check the details of your policy as you have to meet certain security requirements to ensure items like your tools and building materials are covered on site.

It’s also important to note that contract works insurance does not cover existing structures on a construction project site. For example, if you are working on an extension to an existing building, contract works insurance will only cover damage and cost to repair the extension, not the existing building.

Do I need contract works insurance?

Contract works insurance is usually required when your contract specifically states that you as the contractor are responsible for unfinished work. Therefore, you may need insurance to protect yourself against any claims or losses, but your contract may also require you to have contract works insurance in place.

When considering the level of cover you need, you should take into account the total cost of the largest project you are working on, including labour costs and building materials. Therefore, if the largest contract you have is a £250,000 project, then you need £250,000 contract works insurance.

At NICEIC Insurance services, we work hard to provide you with the right contract works insurance that meets all of your specific needs, and leaves out what you don’t need.

Our contract works insurance cover

You can buy online and receive your policy documents in minutes. Alternatively, you can call us and we’ll complete a quotation over the phone. You can purchase our contract works insurance as a standalone policy, or as part of a tradesman insurance package. Our contract works insurance standard limits are £100,000, £250,000, and £500,000. Get in touch to discuss your needs today.

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The power behind your business

NICEIC Insurance services has the power to help protect your business and provide you with peace of mind, so you can focus on providing the best service to your customers.

We have a contract works insurance solution that’s comprehensive, flexible and affordable. We can extend the essential cover to include a range of optional extras, delivering tailored protection to suit your individual circumstances.

Why choose contract works insurance from NICEIC Insurance Services?

We're part of Marsh Commercial, an award-winning insurance and risk management expert. Being part of a global leader with a 150-year heritage means you can be confident we have the experience and expertise to help you arrange the business insurance you need – at the right price.

Whether you choose to buy your contract works insurance online yourself, or if you would prefer us to guide you through the options available and arrange the cover over the telephone – we’re on hand to help should you need us.

Our support extends from the advice and expertise we provide at the start of your insurance, through to helping you make changes to your cover mid-term or at renewal should your circumstances change. In addition, if the worst happens and you need to make a claim we offer a dedicated advocacy service to look after you.

Frequently asked questions

Contract works insurance covers the work you're doing on a building or work site. It can step in to cover the cost of repairing or redoing work if it is damaged or destroyed – for instance, by fire, flood, storm, vandalism or theft. Contract works insurance can cover the materials, labour, and tools required to put the work back to the stage it was at before the incident. (https://www.niceic-and-elecsa-insurance.com/business-insurance/contract-works-insurance/)