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What is bricklayers’ insurance?

Bricklayer insurance is the cover options customised to meet the needs of bricklayers, masons, and pavers. It can cover property damage, injuries, damaged tools, and other everyday risks (depending on the types of cover you choose).

Public Liability insurance is the most common type of cover for bricklayers. It is commonly required to enter job sites and work as a contractor or subcontractor. Other types of cover can help you protect your tools, stock,

BizCover offers policy options tailored to the needs bricklayers, masons, and pavers and small businesses.

A bricklayer laying stone block on the wall

Why do bricklayers need insurance?

Public Liability insurance is often required to get on site, work as a contractor, or accept contracts from some clients. It can help protect you if you are found liable for personal injury or property damage, by paying your legal defence costs and compensation.

Even if cover is not required, insurance can help pay the cost of unexpected events. Cover options are available to cover accidents, replacing broken tools, injuries that leave you unable to work, and more.

Enter worksites.

Work as a contractor or subcontractor.

Work with specific clients.

Replace damaged or lost tools, equipment, or stoc

Replace lost income if you’re unable to work due to injury.

What does masonry and bricklayers’ insurance cover?

BizCover offers comprehensive policy options designed specifically for masons and bricklaying contractors, including Business Insurance Packages that combine a range of covers to suit your business needs. Popular insurance options include

Public Liability

Covers compensation costs and legal fees if you negligently cause injury to a member of the public or damage to property.

Public Liability insurance

Personal Accident & Illness

Covers individuals for loss of income if unable to work as a result of an injury or illness in or outside of work. Limits apply.

Personal Accident insurance

Portable Equipment

Covers you for loss and damage to your tools and stock due to theft, fire and other perils listed in the wording.

Tool cover

Contents

Covers loss or damage to business items at the insured location, such as equipment, stock, machinery, and furniture

Contents coverage

Statutory Liability

Covers costs, fines and penalties as a result of unintentional breaches of key legislation in the operation of your business.

Statutory coverage

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How much does bricklayers’ insurance cost?

Business insurance for bricklayers, masons, and pavers costs $87 per month*.

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Factors influencing cost

Risks of the industry 

Cover level amount

Annual Turnover

Number of Employees

Claims History

*BizCover’s Marketing Pricing Expectations Report is based on 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 and presented as a guide only. It may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual criteria will apply.

Get cover that works with the risks of your business

Bricklayers can choose Public Liability limits up to $20 million and weekly Personal Accident & Illness benefits up to $4,000.

Cover levels to choose from

  • $5M
  • $20M

Cover levels to choose from

  • $500 weekly benefit (accident only)
  • $4K weekly benefit

Underinsurance

We know it’s tempting to select a lower level of cover to reduce premiums, but this can leave businesses shocked and insufficiently covered when making a claim.

Ways underinsurance catches business owners out:

Inflation

With inflation, the cost of living and doing business increases. Remember to over yourself, your tools and assets for the rising costs of replacing or covering them, not what you paid for them – you may be surprised at the difference.

Not covering the full cost of your risks

If you select cover levels for less than the value you may be found liable – left out of pocket when it comes to claims time. It’s important to review your risks and determine how much you will need to cover any claim that may come your way.

A bricklayer working building up brick wall with cement and tools

Factors influencing cost

Risk of the industry

Cover level amount

Annual turnover

Number of employees

Claims history

*BizCover’s Marketing Pricing Expectations Report is based on 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 and presented as a guide only. It may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual criteria will apply.

Get cover that works with the risks of your business

Bricklayers can choose Public Liability limits up to $20 million and weekly Personal Accident & Illness benefits up to $4,000.

Cover levels to choose from

  • $5M
  • $20M

Cover levels to choose from

  • $500 weekly benefit (accident only)
  • $4K weekly benefit

Unsure how much to choose? Think about:

Statutory professional requirements

Cover required by contracts

Number of employees being covered

Your contract value

Worst case scenario claim size

Underinsurance

We know it’s tempting to select a lower level of cover to reduce premiums, but this can leave businesses shocked and insufficiently covered when making a claim.

Ways underinsurance catches business owners out:

Inflation

With inflation, the cost of living and doing business increases. Remember to over yourself, your tools and assets for the rising costs of replacing or covering them, not what you paid for them – you may be surprised at the difference.

Not covering the full cost of your risks

If you select cover levels for less than the value you may be found liable – left out of pocket when it comes to claims time. It’s important to review your risks and determine how much you will need to cover any claim that may come your way.

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Frequently asked questions

Is insurance mandatory for bricklayers and stone masons?

There are some circumstances where insurance is mandatory for bricklayers and stone masons.
Public Liability insurance is often required to accept construction contracts, enter worksites, and work as a contractor or subcontractor. It may also be required to lease a workshop or other commercial space for your business.

Do I need insurance if I do part-time work?

If you engage in part-time work, bricklayers’ and stone masons’ insurance is sometimes required and may be worth considering. A Public Liability policy may be required to enter worksites or work as a contractor, regardless of the number of hours you work on a project.

How do I get a certificate of currency?

BizCover makes it quick and easy for bricklayers to get a certificate of currency to show they are insured. After purchase, your certificate of currency will be instantly emailed to you. You can download additional copies at any time through our online customer portal.

How do I make a claim on my bricklayer insurance?

Making claims is easy with BizCover! Simply complete our online claims form at any time, 24/7. We’ll manage the claim with your insurer and notify you of the outcome. You can also track a claim’s progress online through our customer portal.

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Awesome and saved me $100 a month

Chrisptopher B

Easy to use and beat my current insurances quote by a long shot- happy.

Thomas T

Easy to navigate and pay my Public Liability Insurance.

Steve

Fantastic very smooth easy experience, Highly recommend

Ben

Fantastic service from start to finish — clear communication, quick turnaround, and a friendly team. I’ll definitely recommend BizCover to other tradies and small business owners.

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