Carpenters can however insure against some of the things that go wrong on site such as personal injury, damage to property, product liability, injury to employees ,and equipment breakdown or loss.

Many carpenters work on domestic or light commercial sites. In these instances carpenters are often shaping wood, joining materials and installing cabinets- often using power tools. As a result carpenters need to be physically fit, measure- size and cut, have good hand eye coordination and interpret drawings and diagrams.

What can go wrong?

Risk

Contractor/business owner injured or sickStaff injured

Tools stolen

Damage to clients site or neighbouring site caused by your business

Injury to third party on site caused by your business

Finished product not suitable for use caused by your business

Insurance

Sickness and accidentWorkers Compensation

tools cover/theft

Public liability

Product liability

While there are additional insurable risks for carpenters the above list covers many of the most common risks.

Public liability for Carpenters

Public liability for carpenters is so important that in many cases builder’s will NOT let you on site without a certificate of currency for public and products liability.A key part of this cover is that it may cover legal expenses for any public and products liability claims against you. Without it , even if you are not at fault, but your client or a third party makes a claim against you, you will need to pay for legal expenses. Having an insurance company pay for your legal fees can significantly reduce stress and cash flow issues- especially if you are not at fault.

Sickness and Accident for Carpenters

This cover is especially important for sole traders and contractors. Without an income for an extended period sole traders and contractors may face financial hardship. Especially if you have a mortgage to pay and have kids at home. For carpenters that are contractors or sole traders Sickness and Accident insurance can provide cover for over 100 weeks, at a level representing most of the average weekly income of the business.

Carpenter insurance quotes

For competitive quotes and general advice on business insurance for carpenters you can TALK to a SMART Business Insurance broker on 1300 542 573 or email us at info@smartinsure.com.au

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