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What is lawn mowing services insurance?

Lawn mowing services insurance (the many types of business insurance designed for lawn care businesses) helps protect against the cost of common risks, like accidental property damage, broken equipment, and injuries.

With your lawn mowing magic, you never leave a blade out of place. But even the best lawn mowing business may still face its fair share of risks.

That’s why many lawn mowing professionals consider business insurance to help them handle unplanned, and potentially expensive, risks to their businesses.

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Why do lawn mowing services need insurance?

Lawn mowing services may need business insurance to meet contractual requirements and pay unexpected bills.

Work with specific clients.

Repair or replace damaged equipment.

Work as a contractor or sub-contractor.

Lease storage space.

Pay legal costs if you face a liability claim.

What types of insurance do lawn mowing services need

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

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

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

Theft insurance

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

Theft insurance

Statutory Liability Insurance

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 lawn mowing services insurance cost?

The average cost of insurance for lawn mowing services businesses is $48 per month* with BizCover. However, the amount you pay will depend on several factors, such as the services you provide, the equipment you are covering, and the size of your business.

Lawn mower 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

  • $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.

Lawn mover 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 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

Public Liability is essential for self-employed lawn mowers. You spend the majority of your day out and about working at your client’s property providing maintenance and care for their lawns. While you may take precautions and care when getting the job done, accidents can still happen, even on the smallest jobs. 

Public Liability insurance helps protect your business against legal fees and compensation costs if a customer, member of the public, or a supplier sues you for injury or damage to their property as a result of your alleged negligent business activity.

Yes. Portable Equipment or general property insurance can cover specified items such as tools, business equipment or electronic items. You can choose between comprehensive cover which will include accidental damage cover or insured events cover (for events such as fire, theft by forcible entry, explosion or storm). 

Portable Equipment insurance is an optional cover available in a Business Insurance Package.

Yes. Accidents can happen on even the most professional and organised working conditions. Should the unexpected happen, Personal Accident & Illness insurance can cover your income* if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury. 

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