High Level Cleaning Insurance

High Level Cleaning Insurance is designed for contractors carrying out cleaning work at height within industrial, commercial and specialist environments.

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High-level cleaning insurance for working at height

Warehouses, factories, atriums and retail centres can require elevated access equipment and strict safety procedures.

  • Allianz
  • Aviva
  • QBE
  • RSA
  • Zurich
  • NIG

Insurance for Cleaning at Height

High-level cleaning contractors may work on warehouses, factories, atriums, retail centres and commercial buildings where elevated access equipment is required. Insurers usually focus on maximum heights, training, supervision and access methods.

Typical High-Level Cleaning Activities

  • Warehouse cleaning
  • Factory high-level cleaning
  • Ceiling and duct cleaning
  • Industrial structure cleaning
  • Atrium cleaning
  • Elevated access cleaning

Key Insurance Covers

Public Liability Insurance

Protection against injury and property damage claims.

Employers Liability Insurance

Important for businesses employing operational staff.

Access Equipment Insurance

Cover may be needed for specialist access and cleaning equipment.

High level cleaning insurance

Underwriting Risks

  • Maximum working heights
  • Use of MEWPs
  • Rope access activities
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Employee training
  • Risk assessments

HIGH LEVEL CLEANING INSURANCE FAQS

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Is high-level cleaning considered high risk?

Yes, working at height activities can significantly increase underwriting exposure.

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Can MEWP work be insured?

Some insurers can provide cover for contractors using mobile elevated work platforms.

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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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