Drainage Engineers Insurance
Protect your drainage business from property damage claims, equipment theft and environmental liability with cover built for drainage specialists.
Get in touchWhat is drainage engineers insurance?
Drainage engineers insurance is a specialist trade policy that covers businesses carrying out drain repairs, installations, surveys and clearance work. It typically includes public liability, employers liability and equipment cover.
Drainage work involves excavating near foundations, working with sewage systems and using specialist CCTV and jetting equipment. The risk of property damage and contamination makes proper insurance essential.
Find cover options from specialist insurers who cover drainage contractors, ensuring your policy accounts for the underground nature of your work.
Public Liability
Covers claims for property damage or injury caused by your drainage work.
Employers Liability
Required by law if you employ staff, covering injury and illness claims.
Tools and Equipment
Covers your CCTV survey equipment, jetting machines and drainage tools.
Commercial Vehicle
Covers your drainage vans and any vehicle-mounted jetting equipment.
Who needs drainage engineers insurance?
Drain clearance specialists
Unblocking and clearing domestic and commercial drains
Drain repair contractors
Carrying out relining, patching and excavation repairs
CCTV drain survey operators
Using camera equipment to diagnose drainage problems
Drainage installation contractors
Installing new drainage systems for buildings
Septic tank specialists
Installing, emptying and maintaining septic tanks
WHY CECIL
Built differently.
Equipment cover for specialist kit
Drainage CCTV cameras, jetting machines and lining equipment are very expensive. Cecil makes sure your policy covers this equipment at full replacement value.
Property damage risks covered
Excavating near foundations and pipework carries significant damage risks. Cecil finds insurers who cover drainage work without restrictive exclusions.
Quick quotes from trade insurers
Get options from specialist insurers to find drainage insurance from specialist trade insurers. No generic forms designed for general builders.
Claims handling for drainage disputes
Drainage claims often involve disputes about the cause of problems. Cecil partners with insurers who understand the technical aspects of drainage work.
Common questions about drainage engineers insurance
Do drainage engineers need public liability insurance?
Public liability is strongly recommended for drainage engineers. Excavation near buildings and jetting near plumbing systems carry risks that could lead to expensive claims.
Does drainage insurance cover damage to underground pipes?
Accidental damage to existing pipes during excavation is typically covered under public liability.
Do I need insurance for CCTV drain surveys?
Yes, CCTV drain surveys carry professional liability risks. If your survey misses a defect, the client could make a claim.
What level of public liability do drainage engineers need?
Most drainage engineers carry between £1m and £5m of public liability cover. Commercial clients typically require at least £2m.
Does drainage insurance cover contamination or pollution?
Some policies include limited pollution cover for sudden and accidental contamination. Check that your policy covers these scenarios if you work with sewage.
Interested in Drainage Engineers insurance?
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