Exactly what I required without any of the faff and unwanted stuff. Very, very competitive and a very good price.
5 Star
Mr. Carter
Looking for Basement Contractor Insurance?
Need a basement construction insurance quote? Let the insurance specialists at Jensten Insurance Brokers compare our markets to find you the cover you need. Our team can help you with many forms of basement contractor insurance. Whether you’re a specialist or a general tradesman undertaking basement conversion work, Jensten Insurance Brokers can provide you with the protection you need. For your basement contractor insurance quote, call us on 0115 672 2468
For flexible basement contractor insurance, call 0115 672 2468
What is Basement Contractor Insurance?
Basement contractor insurance, or basement construction insurance as it’s also known, is a specialist form of cover designed to meet the needs of companies and tradespeople who construct or convert basements. A typical policy offers a package of protection against the specific risks that this type of construction entails.
On a single policy, you can get everything from public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance to contract works insurance, dewatering insurance, and groundworks insurance.
What Does Basement Contractor Insurance cover?
Undertaking any subterranean construction works can be perilous, and when you have an existing structure above you, these risks can increase. To give people undertaking basement constructions or basement conversions the protection they need, basement contractor insurance through Jensten high
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- Public Liability insurance – in case a member of the public is injured or their property damaged because of your work
- Professional indemnity insurance – this protects you and your business if your client chooses to sue for damages over the advice you have given them
- Employers’ liability insurance – if you have any employees, then this is a legal requirement
- Directors’ and officers’ insurance – protects business owners and executives from a range of legal actions should their business cost clients’ money or their advice cause them loss or harm
- Contract works or contractors all risks insurance – covers the excavation, renovation, or conversion works until completed. You can extend this policy element to include materials on-site and in-transit cover
- Defects insurance guarantee (DIG) – this provides cover for underpinning, mini-piling, and foundation works
- Basement insurance guarantee (BIG) – is a cover for the construction and life of the basement, including all associated structures, such as temporary works
- Superstructure insurance – covers the building above where you are working, so, if your basement project threatens the integrity of the whole building, you are covered
- Products liability insurance – insures you should the products you make or recommend cause damage or cost the property owners money
Who needs Basement Contractor Insurance?
Basement contractor insurance through Jensten Insurance Brokers is a flexible form of cover that can offer financial protection to the following:
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- Specialist basement construction and conversion firms
- Tradesmen undertaking basement work
- Building contractors who are brought in to do basement work
How much does Basement Contractor Insurance cost?
The cost of your basement contractor insurance policy will depend on factors such as:
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- The size of your business
- The type of work you’re doing, whether it’s construction, renovation, or conversion, may have a bearing on your premium
- The type and size of the projects you’re dealing with
- The rebuild cost of the properties your work on
- The building’s location – detached dwelling excavations may be seen as less risky than those with neighbouring foundations
- The building’s flood or subsidence risks
- Whether you have any employees
- Your claims history
For some personalised basement contractor insurance help, please get in touch with the Jensten Insurance Brokers team today. They’ll be able to give you all the advice you need and provide you with a basement contractor insurance quote.
Basement Contractor Insurance FAQ
This is one of the more complex insurance cover areas, so to help you get the protection you need, here is our basement contractor insurance frequently asked questions. We hope they will help, but if you’d like some independent advice, please call us on 0115 930 3030, and the team will be happy to help.
No, but if you have any employees having employers’ liability insurance is a legal requirement
This is specialist, potentially dangerous work, and while a tradesmen insurance policy or a contract all works policy will give you some protection, it won’t necessarily cover you against things like basement insurance guarantee or superstructure insurance
That depends on things like the size of your business, the size of projects you work on, where they are, and whether you have any employees
Getting a quote is easy. Call Jensten Insurance Brokers on 0115 930 3030, and the team will be happy to arrange a basement contractor insurance quote for you
Speak To Our Specialists About Basement Contractor Insurance
If you’d like some basement contractor insurance help or a basement contractor insurance quote, contact the Jensten Insurance Brokers team today. Our team of experienced specialists can give you all the help you need and can compare our markets to find you the cover you require. Call 0115 672 2468 or start your basement contractor insurance quote today.
Testimonials
Service comes first at Jensten Insurance Brokers, and as the following Feefo testimonials show, when it comes to Basement Contractor insurance, we’re the team you can trust with your business.
5 Star
Ideal cover for my situation with a reputable company.
Mr. Woodford
5 Star
Best price by far, documents sent promptly.
Mr. Schofield
5 Star
It’s such an easy uncomplicated way to insure with these guys and gals and there always happy on the phone.
Mr. Richardson
5 Star
Again, can’t fault them. Kyle and the team help us.
Mr. Hall