Concreters Insurance

Quick, easy, and affordable insurance for concreters

Get quick, affordable quotes for recommended insurance types including: 

  • Public Liability Insurance
  • General Property Insurance 
  • Personal Accident Insurance 
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Tax Audit Insurance
  • Workers Compensation Insurance (if employing staff)
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Recommended Insurance for Concreters

Public Liability is the number one policy required on most worksites. It covers claims for accidental injury or property damage caused by your work.

Why Concreters Need It

  • Concrete pours, formwork, machinery, and site access all create risks. If you damage a driveway, crack a slab on neighbouring property, or someone trips over your equipment, you could face a claim.

What It Covers

  • Accidental injury to other people
  • Accidental damage to property
  • Legal fees and claims costs
  • Cover required for most commercial sites

Who It Suits

  • Sole traders
  • Subcontractors
  • Small concreting businesses
  • Any concreter working on residential or commercial sites

Your tools are essential to your work. General Property Insurance protects your equipment from theft, loss, or accidental damage.

Common Items Covered

  • Screeds, trowels, power floats
  • Cutters, saws, mixers
  • Laser levels
  • Toolboxes and equipment stored in your vehicle

Why Concreters Rely On It

Tools are high-risk for theft on site or from utes. Replacing them out of pocket is costly. Tools cover ensures you can get back to work quickly.

If an injury or illness stops you from working, Personal Accident Insurance provides weekly income replacement. This is important for concreters because physical labour increases the chance of strain, slips, falls, and site injuries.

What it covers

  • Weekly income replacement
  • Cover for work-related and non-work injuries
  • Optional illness cover
  • Lump-sum benefits depending on the level selected

Why concreters need it

If you can’t pour, you can’t earn. This policy helps you keep your bills paid while you recover.

While concreters work primarily hands-on, some may give advice, measurements, or specifications. If a client claims your advice caused financial loss, Professional Indemnity can protect you.

Examples

  • Providing slab thickness recommendations
  • Offering concrete mix or reinforcement advice
  • Preparing small plans or outlines

If your work includes advisory components, this cover adds another layer of protection.

If you employ staff, Workers Compensation Insurance is required by law. It covers wages and medical costs for employees injured on the job.

For sole traders, subcontractors, and owner-operators, this is usually not required unless hiring workers.

The Australian Tax Office can audit any contractor. Tax Audit Insurance covers the cost of your accountant’s fees if you are audited.

What It Includes

  • Accountant fees
  • Bookkeeping review costs
  • Responses to ATO queries

A small cost that can save thousands at tax time.

How Much Does Concreters Insurance Cost?

Total Premium = Policy Type + Turnover + Risk Level + Claims History

Your final price depends on the type of concreting work you perform, the value of your tools and equipment, your chosen liability limit, and whether you need personal accident or workers compensation cover. We arrange cover Australia-wide.

Lower-Risk Concreting Work

(e.g., small residential pours, footpaths, driveways, basic formwork)

Typical public liability from $450–$900/year

Higher-Risk Concreting Work

(e.g., commercial slabs, suspended slabs, civil works, machinery-heavy jobs)

Typical public liability from $900–$2,500+/year

These figures are general estimates only. Your premium is tailored to your concreting work, tool value, liability requirements, and optional accident or workers compensation cover. Contact us for a quick, obligation-free quote.

Why Choose Our Contractor Insurance Experts?

We know contractors need reliable cover without the hassle. That is why over 270,000 Aussie small businesses trust us.

  • Contractor-Specific Knowledge: Our brokers understand tradie risks and jobs. Get faster service, practical advice, and cover that suits your work. Check plumbers insurance or electrician insurance.
  • Simple and Fast: Grab a quote online, set up cover, and get documents in minutes. Want to chat? Our team picks up the phone.
  • Backed by Experience: We are part of Elliott Insurance Brokers with over 20 years helping contractors. Enjoy personal service with solid support.
  • Sustainable and Ethical: As a carbon-neutral business, we look after the planet while protecting your crew.
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How to Get Tailored Insurance for Concreters

Arranging concreters insurance is straightforward with Contractor Cover. Follow these steps to ensure you have the right protection in place and meet the requirements set by builders, site managers, and Australian regulations.

1

Provide Your Business Details

Tell us about your concreting work, the type of projects you handle, your turnover, and the value of your tools and equipment. This helps us identify the most suitable policies for your risk level.

2

Speak With Our Team

Our brokers will confirm the cover that suits your work, whether you pour residential slabs, driveways, commercial floors, suspended slabs, or civil works. We match your needs with the right level of protection.

3

Receive Your Documents

Your concreters insurance policy and Certificate of Currency are issued promptly. We provide ongoing support for renewals, updates, and adding extra cover as your business grows.

Note: Insurance requirements vary depending on whether you work on residential sites, commercial projects, or subcontract for builders. Our team will guide you on liability limits, tool protection, income support, and workers compensation options where required.
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About Us

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Contractor Cover is the one-stop insurance shop for contractors across Australia.

We understand that contractors require targeted business insurance which offers both value for money and optimal cover. With that in mind, we’ve packaged the most common insurances the average contractor needs into a single policy. This means that you don’t need to waste your time contending with multiple policies – everything you need is included in one convenient package.

Speak with our team today for more information or fill in our easy online quote form.

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Chief Financial Officer

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Head of Technology

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Insurance Broking Team Leader

FAQs

Public liability insurance helps protect you if your work accidentally injures someone or damages property. This is the most commonly requested insurance for glaziers, contractors, and subcontractors working on residential or commercial sites.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Accidental damage to client property during installation or removal
  • Injury to customers, tenants, or members of the public
  • Legal, defence, and investigation expenses
  • Claims that arise from on-site activities

General property insurance helps protect your tools and equipment if they are lost, stolen, or damaged. This is especially important for contractors who store tools in vehicles or move between multiple job sites.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Theft from locked vehicles or secure sites
  • Accidental damage to tools and equipment
  • Repair or replacement of essential items
  • Portable equipment protection across Australia

Professional indemnity insurance helps protect you if a client claims your advice, design input, or professional service caused them a financial loss.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Allegations of incorrect advice or measurements
  • Claims related to specifications or design recommendations
  • Legal and defence costs
  • Compensation resulting from professional errors

Personal accident insurance provides income support if you cannot work due to injury or illness. This is especially valuable for sole traders who rely on continuous work to maintain their income.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Weekly income payments during recovery
  • Specified injury lump-sum benefits
  • Optional illness protection
  • Support after workplace or non-workplace incidents

Tax audit insurance helps protect you from the professional fees incurred when responding to an ATO audit. Even compliant businesses can be selected at random.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Accountant and bookkeeper costs
  • Audit preparation and lodgement support
  • Assistance responding to ATO information requests
  • Ongoing guidance throughout the audit

Workers compensation insurance helps protect employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness. This insurance is mandatory for employers in most states and territories.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Medical treatment and hospital expenses
  • Rehabilitation and recovery support
  • Partial wage replacement while the worker is off the job
  • Return-to-work planning and assistance

Several factors impact how much contractors pay for insurance. Insurers assess your risk level and the nature of your work to determine your premium.

Key influences include:

  • Trade type and the risk involved
  • Turnover and business size
  • Number of subcontractors or employees
  • Value of tools and equipment
  • Claims history
  • Chosen liability limit and policy options

You should review your insurance at least once a year, or any time your business changes. A quick review helps ensure you remain properly protected.

Common triggers include:

  • Taking on larger or more complex jobs
  • Hiring or removing workers
  • Increasing your turnover
  • Buying new tools or equipment
  • Expanding into commercial work

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