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What is insurance for tradesmen?
Whether you’re a carpenter, a handyman or a plumber, things like accidentally injuring or damaging a third-parties property or getting your tools stolen are real risks that tradies face every day. Business insurance for tradesmen is designed to give your tradie business the protection it needs and peace of mind knowing that you have a safeguard in place when things don’t stick to the blueprint.
What kind of tradesmen need business insurance?
These are just some examples of the type of trades industry’s which need to consider business insurance to protect their business.
Tradesman insurance covers a broad range of modalities, including:
- Carpenters & Woodworkers
- Electricians
- Handymen
- Plumbers
- Concreters
- Garden & Lawn Maintenance
- Painters
- Bricklayers
- Lawn Mowing Service
- Tilers

Why do Tradesmen need insurance?
The reality is as a tradie you are exposed to different kinds of risks, making it vital to look at the various types of business insurance options available and how they can protect your business. These are some examples of when business insurance can help:
- Protection against claims from third parties for accidental personal injury or damage to their property
- Protection for your tools of trade in case they are lost, stolen or damaged
- Certain types of business insurances may be required when taking on a contract
- Financial protection in the event you are faced with a claim
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Public Liability
Public Liability insurance may be a requirement for tradies well before you step foot on site and is one of the important types of cover you may need to look at. Even if you can talk your way out of a pile of rubble, you’re not going to....
be able to talk your way out of a Public Liability claim. Public Liability insurance is designed to provide protection for you and your business in the event a customer, supplier or a member of the public is injured or sustains property damage as a result of your negligent business activities.
Consider the possible personal injury claims from trip hazards created by your work activities or the risk of property damage claims – what about if you dropped a hammer and cracked some tiles? What if you forgot to turn the power mains off and electrocuted someone?
A personal injury and property damage claim could have a huge impact on your business, not only financially, but also to your company’s reputation.
If you’re working as a contractor, you should also consider your contractual obligations to carry a minimum amount of Public Liability insurance. You may also be required to hold Public Liability insurance if you are a member of a particular trade association.
What is typically not covered?
- Third-party personal injuries
- Damage to customer property
- Your legal & defence costs for covered claims

Business Insurance
Your tools of trade and other business assets help you get the job done, so consider protecting them with coverage options like Portable Equipment* and Contents* Insuring your tools, and your business against an instance when....
you have to down tools will ensure you still have a business,
Portable Equipment* – it’s likely you’ve accumulated a lot of tools over several years of work. If they were lost or stolen could you turn up to work the next morning and keep working? She’ll be apples with Portable Equipment cover – it insures items such as tools, business equipment or electronic items.
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- Third-party property damage & injury claims
- Business property damage
- Unplanned business interruptions

Professional Indemnity
If you are an electrician, plumber of carpenter, sharing your tradie pearls of wisdom to your clients could lead to a potential claim if things don’t exactly go to plan and an accidental error occurs.
There’s no doubt you know your stuff ....
when it comes to all things tradie, and if you are an electrician, plumber of carpenter client’s may often seek out your advice on certain things. But did you know that if your advice causes them a financial loss you could be held responsible? That’s where Professional Indemnity insurance can provide a helping hand.
Professional Indemnity insurance covers you for losses claimed by a third party and defence costs due to alleged or actual negligence in your professional services or advice.
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- Mistakes, errors or omissions in your work
- Professional wrongdoing
- Giving incorrect advice

Personal Accident & Illness Insurance
Working as a tradie you rely on being physically fit to your business going and getting the job done, so if accident or illness were to strike you need to think of Plan B to help provide an income while you’re off recovering. As a tradie you....
need to be fit and healthy to bring in the dough – but have you stopped to think about how you would keep on paying the bills if you were to injure yourself or fall ill and had to take time off work to recover? Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. It could be at work or even on your own time; whether you are doing a bit of DIY around the house or playing a game of backyard footy on the weekend.
Personal Accident and Illness Insurance provides levels of cover for loss of income, permanent disablement and even death if you are unable to work as a result of an injury or illness.
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- Loss of income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- You become permanently disabled or pass away as a result of an accident

Product Liability insurance
If your tradie business starts selling products, you may need Product Liability insurance to protect from claims from third parties for property damage or injury.
- Claims by third parties relating to property damage or personal injury caused by your products
- It is typically part of a Public Liability policy

Tax Audit
If your tradie business is investigated by the ATO it can be a stressful and time-consuming event. It’s a hassle and worry that you don’t need hanging over your head, and that’s where Tax Audit insurance can make things less .. stressful. If your accounts are audited by the ATO, you may need to hire external professionals, like an accountant to assist in the process. Tax Audit Insurance covers a business for specified costs in responding to an official tax audit. Read More
- Covers accountant’s costs incurred in responding to an audit or investigation by the ATO
An unwanted trade

A tradie working on a commercial building locked up his tools before leaving the worksite at the end of the day.
The next morning when the site was opened his tools were nowhere to be seen. A double whammy - no tools and potentially a contractual penalty for delaying the work.
- The insured’s claim was dealt with quickly and he was able to replace his tools in time to avoid all penalties.

The next morning when the site was opened his tools were nowhere to be seen. A double whammy - no tools and potentially a contractual penalty for delaying the work.

- The insured’s claim was dealt with quickly and he was able to replace his tools in time to avoid all penalties.
BizCover customer savings
Here is how much other nurses and Allied Health professionals have saved with BizCover
Andrew / QLD

Carpenter/Carpentry Services
on Personal Accident & Illness
Robert / VIC

Electrician/Electrical Services
on Public Liability
Renzo / NSW

Handyman
on Public Liability
Jacob / VIC

Plumber/Plumbing and Gas Services
on Public Liability &
Professional Indemnity
Anil / SA

Gardening and Handyman Services
on Public Liability
Christopher / NT

Painter/Decorator
on Public Liability
Peter / VIC

Lawn Mowing Service
on Public Liability
^ Savings made from January/2024 to June/2024. This information is provided as a guide only andmay not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual underwriting criteria will apply.
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How much does insurance cost for tradesmen??
Every tradie is different with their own unique features and types of potential risks. There isn’t a one-price fits all kind of tradie insurance policy, the pricing is dependent on your individual factors and circumstances.
These factors can be things like:
- Your claim history
- The type of business operations you perform
- Your annual turnover
- The number of staff
- Level of cover
- Claims history
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Frequently asked questions
Certain types of business insurance like Public Liability insurance may be a requirement before you can work on a job. It is always important to check your contract or agreement to see if a minimum level of cover is also stipulated.
If you rent your business premises, Public Liability and even Glass cover may be outlined as a requirement of your rental agreement by your landlord.
Just like any other self-employed business, insurance is something which you should consider as part of your business plan to help you stay in the tradie game for the long haul. While some types of insurance may be a requirement, there are a variety of coverage options designed to protect the things that matter most to your tradie business.
Just like the cost of business insurance, there isn’t a blanket cover for all tradies. However, there are a few factors that you can keep in mind when trying to calculate your level of cover. For example:
- The size of the jobs that you are working on. The higher the cost, the higher risk and you may want to look at increasing your Public Liability insurance accordingly
- Is there a minimum amount of cover stipulated in your contract?