Construction insurance

Plumbers Insurance

One leak behind a wall or a burst line in a finished fit-out can become a serious water-damage claim, and that is the risk plumbers carry on every job. Construction Cover arranges public liability, tools and income cover for plumbers and gasfitters, placed across 20+ insurers by our specialist team.

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Cover

What insurance do plumbers need?

Public Liability

The cover that carries a plumber's biggest risk: water damage. If a leak, burst pipe or failed fitting damages a building or its contents, public liability responds to the claim, along with claims from gas and hot works. Builders typically require $10m or $20m.

Tools & Equipment

Drain cameras, jetters, pipe threaders, press tools and hand tools are expensive and portable. Tools cover replaces them when they're stolen or damaged.

Personal Accident & Illness

Plumbing is hard on the body. If an injury or illness keeps you off the job, personal accident and illness cover can provide financial support if you're unable to work.

Contract Works

On rough-in and fit-off for new builds, contract works covers your pipework and materials in progress, against storm, theft and damage before hand-over.

Workers Injury

Put on an apprentice or a second plumber and workers cover protects you when they're injured at work, in line with your state's scheme.

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FAQ

Plumbers insurance questions.

Speak with our team on 1300 080 323.

What insurance does a plumber need?
At a minimum, public liability, usually $10m or $20m for builders and principal contractors, which carries a plumber's biggest exposure: water damage. Most plumbers also carry tools of trade cover, personal accident cover for their income, and contract works on new builds. We tailor the mix to your work, including gasfitting.
How much does plumbers insurance cost?
It depends on your turnover, the states you work in, whether you do gas or hot works, and the cover you choose, so there's no single price. We compare 20+ insurers to find the right cover at a competitive premium. Tell us about your business and we'll come back with options.
Does public liability cover water damage from a burst pipe?
Yes. If your work causes water damage to a building or its contents, public liability is the cover that responds to the claim and legal costs, subject to your policy terms. Because water claims can be large, we make sure your limit suits the buildings you work in.
Do gasfitters need different insurance?
Gas and hot works carry extra risk, so they need to be disclosed and covered specifically. We make sure your public liability is arranged for your gas-licence work, not quietly excluded, so a claim isn't knocked back later.
Can I get cover as a sole trader or with apprentices?
Yes. Sole trader, subbie or a team, we size cover to how you work, including the certificates of currency builders ask for, and the workers cover you need once you put on an apprentice.

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Construction Cover is a brand of Stonewell Insurance Pty Ltd (ABN 23 645 965 699), Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1285612 of McLardy McShane Partners Pty Ltd (ABN 14 064 465 309, AFSL 232987).