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Factory Cleaning Contractor Insurance is designed for businesses carrying out cleaning services within manufacturing plants, production facilities and industrial factories.

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Factory cleaning insurance for industrial contractors

Factory cleaning contractors often operate around machinery, chemicals, production lines and strict health and safety controls.

Insurance for Factory Cleaning Contractors

Factory cleaning contractors often operate in hazardous environments involving machinery, chemicals, production lines and strict health and safety controls. Insurance should reflect the industrial setting, shutdown work, cleaning methods, chemicals and operational controls.

Typical Factory Cleaning Activities

Production line cleaning
Machinery cleaning
Factory floor cleaning
Industrial degreasing
Plant cleaning
Shutdown cleaning
Specialist industrial cleaning

Key Insurance Covers

Public Liability Insurance

Protection against injury and accidental property damage claims.

Employers Liability Insurance

Important for industrial cleaning contractors employing operational staff.

Environmental Liability Insurance

May help protect against pollution or contamination incidents.

Equipment Insurance

Protection for industrial cleaning machinery and specialist tools.

Common Risks

Machinery-related injuries
Chemical exposure
Damage to production equipment
Business interruption exposure
Industrial accidents

FACTORY CLEANING INSURANCE FAQS

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Is factory cleaning considered high risk?

Yes, industrial factory environments may increase underwriting exposure.

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Can cleaning around machinery be insured?

Some insurers can provide cover subject to operational controls and risk management procedures.

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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.

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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