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What is builders’ insurance?

Builders’ insurance (the many types of cover available to registered building practitioners) helps cover the cost of common risks, such as negligence claims, property damage, lost tools, and more.

Mistakes and accidents happen even to the best builders, but even a small error could create expensive bills for your business. That’s why many registered building practitioners choose business insurance to help them manage indemnity claims, on-site injuries, replacing damaged tools, and other unplanned bills. 

Carpenter insurance

Why do builders need insurance?

Registered building practitioners may need insurance to comply with state or territory law, meet their contractual obligations, and cover unplanned bills when facing a claim.

Meet state/territory legal requirements

Enter a jobsite

Lease a workshop

Work as a contractor or sub-contractor

Who needs builders’ insurance?

Business insurance is considered essential for many types of builders, including residential builders, construction project management, property developers, and many more, like

Builders

Home Renovations or Alterations

Residential Building Construction

Construction Project Management

Commercial Building

Property Developers

House Construction (New Dwellings)

Duplex House Construction

Industrial Building Construction

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What types of insurance do builders need?

We offer a range of policies designed to cover your business, tools, and stock. Build an insurance package that suits your needs and buy in minutes

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

Professional Indemnity

Covers financial losses and legal fees as a result of alleged or actual negligence in your professional services or advice.

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 Insurance

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

Contents coverage

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

How much does builders’ insurance cost?

The average cost of business insurance for builders is $132 per month* with BizCover. However, the cost of your builders’ insurance will depend on different factors, such as the services you provide and the size of contracts you take on.

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Builder insurance cost

Factors influencing cost

Risks of the industry 

Cover level amount

Annual turnover

Number of employees

Claims history

*Customer Average Monthly Payment Report is based on 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 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

Select different cover amounts for each policy listed below.
This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim.

Cover levels to choose from

  • $5M
  • $20M

Cover levels to choose from

  • $250K
  • $10M

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 cover your owned buildings, tools, and other business 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.

Builder insurance cost

Factors influencing cost

Risk of the industry

Cover level amount

Annual turnover

Number of employees

Claims history

*Customer Average Monthly Payment Report is based on 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 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

Select different cover amounts for each policy listed below.
This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim.

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 cover your owned buildings, tools, and other business 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

As of 1 July 2026, registered building practitioners in NSW are required to have Professional Indemnity insurance to work in the state, under the Design and Building Practitioner Act 2020.

Under the act, registered building practitioners will need a Professional Indemnity policy to undertake “building work”, such as new construction; alterations or additions to existing buildings; and the repair, renovation or protective treatment of a building.

Builders from other states and territories may also need a Professional Indemnity policy if they are working on projects in NSW. Check with your professional association or the Building Commission NSW to understand if a policy is required for your business.

Builders may need Public Liability insurance to enter jobsites or to work as a contractor or subcontractor for another business. A Public Liability policy may also be required to lease commercial office, workshop, or warehouse space.

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