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Insure24 helps UK cleaning and facilities management businesses arrange cover that reflects contracts, premises, people, equipment and specialist cleaning risks.

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Commercial cleaning insurance quotes are based on the work undertaken, turnover, staff, claims history, contract limits, equipment values and any specialist cleaning activities.

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What is cleaning contractors insurance?

Cleaning contractors insurance is a commercial insurance package for cleaning businesses working on client premises. It can include public liability, employers liability, equipment, vehicles, professional indemnity and specialist activity cover depending on the cleaning services provided.

What cover do cleaners need?

Most cleaners need public liability insurance, employers liability insurance if they employ staff, and tools or equipment cover. Commercial cleaning contractors may also need vehicle insurance, professional indemnity, legal expenses or specialist cover for industrial cleaning, sanitisation or working at height.

Is public liability insurance required?

Public liability insurance is not usually required by law for cleaners, but many commercial clients require it before work starts. It helps protect against claims for injury or property damage caused during cleaning work on client premises.

How much does cleaning insurance cost?

Cleaning insurance cost depends on turnover, staff numbers, work type, liability limits, claims history and specialist activities. Higher-risk work such as industrial cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing or healthcare sanitisation can increase premiums.

What does cleaning insurance cover?

Cleaning insurance can cover public liability, employers liability, tools and equipment, commercial vehicles, legal expenses and professional indemnity. The exact package depends on whether the business provides office cleaning, industrial cleaning, janitorial services, sanitisation or facilities management work.

What risks do cleaners face?

Cleaners face risks including wet floor slips, chemical exposure, water damage, damaged client property, employee injuries, equipment theft, out-of-hours access, working at height and contractual disputes with commercial clients.

Short quote information

A quote usually needs your business name, trade, turnover, staff numbers, activities, premises types and required limits.

  • Business name
  • Cleaning activities
  • Annual turnover
  • Number of employees
  • Required liability limit

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Different insurers have different appetites for office cleaning, industrial cleaning, window cleaning and specialist activities.

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Straightforward cleaning contractor risks may be reviewed quickly when the information is clear.

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Contractors with tenders, urgent certificates or specialist activities can speak to a broker about cover requirements.

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Common quote questions involve public liability limits, employers liability, tools, vehicles, subcontractors and claims history.

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Can I get a same-day cleaning insurance quote?

Straightforward risks may be quoted quickly depending on insurer appetite.

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What details are needed for a quote?

Insurers usually need turnover, employees, activities, limits, premises types and claims history.

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Quick answer

Cleaning contractors insurance is a commercial insurance package for UK cleaning businesses working on client premises. It usually includes public liability insurance, employers liability insurance, tools and equipment cover, and optional legal expenses or professional indemnity cover depending on the work carried out and contract requirements.

Related routes include facilities management insurance, contractor insurance, office cleaning insurance, industrial cleaning insurance and cleaning equipment insurance.

  • Typical covers include public liability, employers liability, equipment, vehicles and legal expenses.
  • Common risks include wet floor slips, water damage, chemical damage and stolen machinery.
  • It is suitable for office cleaners, janitorial companies, industrial cleaners and specialist cleaning contractors.
  • The recommended next step is to compare contract-compliant cover before work starts.

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Cleaning Contractor Risk & Underwriting Factors

Insurers may ask about

  • Cleaning activities and premises cleaned
  • Turnover, staff numbers and subcontractors
  • Working at height and chemicals used
  • Previous claims and required liability limits

Common claims

  • Wet floor injury
  • Water or chemical damage
  • Damaged client equipment
  • Stolen cleaning equipment or employee injury

Client documents may include

  • Public liability certificate
  • Employers liability certificate
  • RAMS and COSHH assessments
  • Health and safety policy or DBS information

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