Glaziers Insurance

Quick, easy, and affordable insurance for glaziers

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 Glaziers

Public liability insurance is one of the most important types of protection for glaziers. Many builders, shopfitters, real estate agencies, commercial clients, and project managers require glaziers to hold this before entering site.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Accidental damage to a client’s property
  • Injury to a customer, visitor, or member of the public
  • Legal, defence, and investigation expenses
  • Damage caused while removing old windows or fittings
  • Damage to nearby surfaces such as frames, tiles, walls, floors, and fixtures

Glaziers often use sharp tools, carry heavy glass sheets, and install delicate products, making accidental damage more likely. Public liability insurance is often mandatory for subcontracting work.

Tools are essential for glazing work. From suction lifters to power tools, everything must be in working order. Tools and equipment insurance helps protect your tools if they are stolen, damaged, or lost, ensuring you can continue working without long delays.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Theft from locked vehicles or secured sites
  • Accidental tool damage during installation or transport
  • Repair or replacement of essential glazing equipment
  • Protection for both hand tools and power tools

This insurance is particularly important for glaziers who move between multiple sites every day or work from a vehicle.

Glaziers often work at heights, lift heavy items, and handle sharp edges. Even a minor injury can prevent you from working. Personal accident insurance helps replace your income if you are unable to work due to injury or illness.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Weekly income payments during recovery
  • Specified injury benefits
  • Optional illness-related benefits
  • Lump-sum payouts depending on the nature of the injury

This cover is especially useful for sole traders and subcontractors who rely on daily work to maintain their income.

If your glazing work includes providing advice, taking measurements, recommending glass types, or helping clients choose the right products, professional indemnity insurance helps protect you if a client claims they suffered a financial loss because of your advice.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Claims of negligence related to advice
  • Incorrect measurements or recommendations
  • Incorrect material or specification advice
  • Defence, legal, and investigation expenses

Commercial glazing projects often require professional input, making this insurance important for glaziers who consult, plan, or specify materials.

If you employ workers, workers compensation insurance is required by law in most Australian states and territories. Glazing work involves heavy lifting, glass handling, and potential hazards, so protecting your workers is essential.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Wages lost due to work-related illness or injury
  • Medical and rehabilitation expenses
  • Return-to-work support

Our team can guide you on how workers compensation fits into your wider glazier insurance plan.

An unexpected ATO audit can be time-consuming and costly. Tax audit insurance helps protect you from the expenses involved in responding to a tax audit.

Typical coverage includes:

  • Accountant and bookkeeper fees
  • Audit preparation and lodgement assistance
  • Professional support throughout the process

Audits can occur regardless of business size, so this insurance is useful for any glazier wanting peace of mind.

How Much Does Glazier Insurance Cost?

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

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

Lower-Risk Glazing Work

(e.g., domestic glass replacement, small window installs, mirror installation)

Typical public liability from $450–$900/year

Higher-Risk Glazing Work

(e.g., commercial shopfronts, large panels, high-access work, height-based installation)

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

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

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How to Get Tailored Insurance for Glaziers

Arranging glaziers insurance is straightforward with Contractor Cover. Follow these steps to ensure your workers are protected and your business meets the legal requirements in your state or territory.

1

Provide Your Business Details

Tell us about your glazing work, the type of jobs you take on, your turnover, and the value of your tools so we can assess the right insurance options for you.

2

Speak With Our Team

Our brokers will confirm the policies that suit your risk level, whether you install domestic glass, commercial panels, shopfronts, or high-access glazing.

3

Receive Your Documents

Your glazier insurance policy and Certificate of Currency are issued promptly. We provide ongoing help for renewals, changes, or adding extra protection when your business grows.

Note: Insurance requirements can 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 applicable.
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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.

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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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