Roofing Contractor’s Insurance

Why do I need Roofing Contractor’s Insurance?

• Protection for property, tool, supply and equipment losses due to fire, vandalism, theft and more
• Protection for equipment breakdowns
• Protection for liability losses due to injury or third-party property damage
• Protection for errors and omissions
• Protection for loss of income due to business interruption and more
• Protection for automobile losses due to accidents and vandalism
• Protection for cyber losses due to data loss, credit card breach and other digital threats

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Roofing Contractor’s face unique risks

As a roofing contractor the risks you face are unique to you and your insurance should reflect that. Roofer’s Insurance will provide coverage for anything from property damage and injury to theft of tools.

Property Exposures:

• Property exposure at the roofing contractor’s own location is generally limited to those of an office, shop, and storage of materials, equipment, and vehicles. Solvents, chemicals, or sealants used in roofing operations may be flammable creating a risk of fire.
• If repair work on owned vehicles and equipment is done in the building, fire hazards may be high due to the presence of oils, fuels, and other combustibles.
• When hot built-up roofing is done, any preparation work with hot tar and asphalt heated at the yard site increases the fire potential for both the insured and to neighbouring properties.
• Equipment, materials, and supplies stored in the yard have higher exposures to wind, vandalism, and theft.

Inland Marine Exposures:

• Inland marine exposures include tools and equipment, goods in transit, and installation floater. Hoists, ladders, scaffolding and similar equipment may be damaged during transport to or from the job site by collision or upset, or during setup or use.
• Tools and building materials may be subject to damage by dropping or loss due to theft by third parties or employees.
• Material being installed is highly susceptible to damage during handling or from wind or rain before installation is complete.

Occupier’s Liability Exposure

• At the job site, tools, power cords, and scrap all pose trip hazards even when not in use.
• Roofing materials or tools and equipment dropped during operations may cause serious injury to occupants or passers-by, or may cause serious property damage.
• Wind or weather may damage the unfinished portion of the roof or the interior of the building during the installation process.
• Repair or installation using hot tar may be a fire hazard to the building being worked on or to neighbouring structures.

Environmental Impairment Liability Exposures

• Environmental impairment liability exposures are from the disposal of old roofing materials to the disposal of waste tar, asphalt, sealants and adhesives.
• Removal of asbestos tiles may be a concern, although the asbestos in tiles is typically non-friable (it does not readily crumble and become airborne).

Automobile Exposures

• Automobile exposures are generally limited to transporting workers, equipment and supplies to and from job sites.
• Loading and unloading hazards may be significant. If hot tar or asphalt is used, transport may be hazardous as overturn could result in damage to other vehicles.

Workplace safety exposures

• Workplace safety exposure can be severe as work is done above ground. Workers can fall from roofs due to tripping or from sudden changes in the wind or weather. They may also be injured by falling objects.
• Common hazards include injuries from lifting, cutting the flashing and other materials, and work with hand and power tools. The application of hot tar and asphalt can result in burns and eye, skin, and lung irritations.

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Roofing Contractors we cover include:

• Self-Employed Roofing Contractors
• Commercial Roofing Contractors
• Home/Residential Roofing Contractors