Fencing Contractors Insurance
Protect your fencing business from property damage claims, tool theft and on-site injuries with cover designed for fencing professionals.
Get in touchWhat is fencing contractors insurance?
Fencing contractors insurance is a trade-specific policy that covers businesses installing, repairing and maintaining fences, gates and boundary structures. It typically includes public liability, employers liability and tools cover.
Fencing work involves digging post holes near underground services, working with power tools and erecting structures on or near boundary lines. Accidental damage to pipes or cables can lead to expensive claims.
Find cover options from specialist insurers who cover fencing contractors, ensuring your premium reflects the outdoor, moderate-risk nature of your work.
Public Liability
Covers claims for property damage or injury caused by your fencing work.
Employers Liability
Required by law if you employ staff, covering injury and illness claims.
Tools and Equipment
Covers your post drivers, augers, saws and specialist fencing equipment.
Products Liability
Covers claims arising from fences or gates you have supplied and installed.
Who needs fencing contractors insurance?
Domestic fencing contractors
Installing garden fences and gates for homeowners
Agricultural fencing contractors
Erecting stock fencing, post and rail and estate fencing
Security fencing installers
Fitting palisade, mesh and high-security fencing
Gate automation specialists
Installing and maintaining electric gates
Commercial fencing contractors
Working on industrial and public sector fencing projects
WHY CECIL
Built differently.
Cover for boundary work risks
Fencing work often involves underground services. Cecil finds insurers who cover these risks without exclusions that leave you exposed.
Tools and equipment protected
Post drivers, augers and power tools are expensive. Cecil ensures your equipment is covered at replacement value.
Fair pricing for fencing work
Cecil helps you find options from trade insurers who understand fencing. You get a premium reflecting your actual risk.
Quick, no-fuss options
Tell Cecil about your fencing business and get your cover options in minutes. No unnecessary questions about work you do not do.
Common questions about fencing contractors insurance
Do fencing contractors need public liability insurance?
Public liability is not legally required but it is essential. Digging post holes near underground services creates real liability risks.
Does fencing insurance cover damage to underground cables?
Yes, accidental damage to underground services while digging post holes is typically covered under public liability.
Do I need products liability for fencing work?
If you supply fencing materials as well as install them, products liability covers claims if the product fails after installation.
What level of public liability do fencing contractors need?
Most fencing contractors carry between £1m and £2m. Commercial contracts may require higher limits.
Is employers liability needed for fencing businesses?
If you employ anyone, employers liability is a legal requirement with minimum cover of £5m.
Interested in Fencing Contractors insurance?
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