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What is handyman insurance?

Handyman insurance (the many types of business insurance designed for handypeople) helps you handle the cost of everyday risks, like accidental property damage, third-party injuries, and stolen tools.

You fix your client’s DIY problems, but as a solo handyperson, it’s your job to fix your business’ problems. The potential troubles for handypeople are endless and could create hefty bills.

If paying them out of pocket would chip away at your hard-earned money, then you might want to consider business insurance.

Handyman insurance

Why do handymen need insurance?

Handymen may need business insurance to meet licensing or contractual requirements and manage unplanned expenses due to a claim.

Enter a jobsite

Lease a workshop

Work as a contractor or sub-contractor

Become licensed

Pay legal costs if you face a liability claim

What types of insurance do handymen need? 

We offer a range of insurance options designed to protect your business, tools, and stock. Build an insurance package that fits your needs and buy in minutes.

Public Liability

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

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

Theft insurance

Covers the loss and damage of contents and stock to your business premises caused by a theft or attempted theft

Theft insurance

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How much does handyman insurance cost?

The average cost of business insurance for handymen is $60 per month* with BizCover.
However, the amount you pay will depend on several factors, such as the services you provide and the size of your business.

Handyman insurance cost

How is the cost of insurance calculated? 

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

  • $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 cover you, 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.

Handyman 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

  • $250K
  • $10M

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 you, 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

If you operate as a sole trader, you are personally responsible, both legally and financially, for your business. In other words, you may have a personal liability which can affect your personal assets if things go wrong. Business insurance can help handypeople protect their business and personal assets by covering the costs of claims, lawsuits, and much more (depending on the types of cover you choose).

Electrical and plumbing work can only be undertaken by tradespeople who hold the relevant qualifications. If you are qualified and licensed and intend to do this work as part of your handyman service, in taking out your business insurance you must select your occupation as either Electrical or Plumbing Services and advise that you undertake more extensive handyman services.

Chances are you rely on your own tools and equipment to run your business, from your trusty hammer to a computer and smartphone. Luckily, there’s an easy way to protect your business assets and other parts of your handyman business—by choosing a Business Insurance Pack.

Business Insurance is an insurance package designed to provide cover for your business contents, stock, tools and commercial premises when an insured event occurs (such as fire, storm, theft or even accidental damage). A Business Insurance package can also cover your portable equipment, glass and for loss of revenue due to business interruption in specified circumstances.  In addition, cover is available for public liability, tax audit, employment practices and statutory liability risks.

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