I have just returned to my old trade after a 6 month trial of employed work. It wasn’t for me. I called up Trade Direct Insurance for all my public liability insurance needs & I’m happy to report it was as easy to set up as putting on my favourite pair of slippers after a hard days work. Many thanks TDI.
R J Hunter - Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Great and easy process, The phone call after was a nice human touch
Mr Christopher Chapman - Monday, October 21, 2024
Great company and service the employees are really helpful and friendly
Mr james white - Tuesday, October 08, 2024
The guy I spoke to was really helpful and I got a good price.
Pennells developments ltd - Saturday, October 05, 2024
Your cover options
Essentials
Our builder's Essentials package includes Public Liability insurance and cover for Financial Loss.
Public Liability insurance up to £5 million
Employers' Liability insurance £10 million
Financial Loss £100,000
Classic
OurClassic package builds on the Essentials by offering Professional Indemnity cover as well as Accidental Death and Tools cover.
Public Liability insurance up to £5 million
Employers' Liability insurance £10 million
Professional Indemnity cover £100,000
Financial Loss cover £100,000
Accidental Death cover
First £1,000 of Tools cover (can be increased to £15,000)
Plus
Our most popular option, the Plus package builds on the Classic by further adding Personal Accident cover, which can be increased based on your needs.
Public Liability insurance up to £5 million
Employers' Liability insurance £10 million
Professional Indemnity cover £100,000
Financial Loss cover £100,000
Accidental Death cover
First £1,000 of Tools cover (can be increased to £15,000)
Personal Accident cover up to £600 a week per person
Extras
Looking for extra insurances for your building work? We have a list ofoptional extras to give you the cover you need:
You and your company may be financially liable for the result of accidents caused by you, your company or a contractor either on your site or elsewhere. Public liability claims can be very expensive, which could have a major impact on you or your business. As well as giving you peace of mind to get on with your job, many companies and trade associations require evidence of public liability insurance.
Builders' public liability insurance
When you take out builders' construction insurance with us, choose public liability cover of £1 million, £2 million or £5 million to protect you against claims. But, you get much more than this as part of your policy. Included with your builders' public liability insurance, you’ll automatically get £1,000 of 24 hour tools insurance – if you choose Classic or Plus level. This cover is effective anywhere in the UK, and includes overnight theft from your van. If necessary, extend tools insurance up to £15,000. Plus, you have the option to pay in monthly instalments on Direct Debit.
We cover builders with an annual turnover up to £3 million, and up to 15 employees online.
As a self-employed builder, you are likely to have staff, and our unique combined liability policy includes a standard level of £10 million of employer’s liability insurance.
Also included as standard with insurance for builders is £100,000 professional indemnity cover in respect of professional advice given.
If your business is bigger than this, please ring our UK based team on 0800 0280 380 or find other ways to contact us via our contact us page.
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Builders insurance FAQs
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Tools are your livelihood, that's why we offer standalone cover just for your tools. A great addition to an existing policy, tools insurance covers you up to £15,000.
I have just returned to my old trade after a 6 month trial of employed work. It wasn’t for me. I called up Trade Direct Insurance for all my public liability insurance needs & I’m happy to report it was as easy to set up as putting on my favourite pair of slippers after a hard days work. Many thanks TDI.
R J Hunter - November 13, 2024
Great and easy process, The phone call after was a nice human touch
Mr Christopher Chapman - October 21, 2024
Great company and service the employees are really helpful and friendly
Mr james white - October 08, 2024
The guy I spoke to was really helpful and I got a good price.