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What Is Accidental Damage & Property Risks Insurance?
Accidental damage and property risks insurance protects painters and decorators against unintentional damage caused to client property while work is being carried out. This includes floors, windows, fixtures, fittings, furniture and high-value finishes.
Painting and decorating work is inherently close-contact. Spills, splashes, ladder impacts, overspray and dropped tools can easily result in costly claims - especially in residential, commercial and heritage properties.
Why Accidental Damage Cover Is Critical for Decorators
Even experienced decorators make mistakes. Without adequate accidental damage cover, you could be personally responsible for repair or replacement costs - which can run into tens of thousands of pounds on premium properties.
- Paint spilled on carpets or hardwood flooring
- Overspray damaging windows, fittings or vehicles
- Ladders damaging walls, ceilings or glass
- Dropped tools cracking tiles or worktops
- Damage to listed or high-value properties
What Does Accidental Damage Insurance Cover?
- Damage to client property during decorating work
- Accidental damage to fixtures and fittings
- Repair or replacement costs
- Legal defence costs if a claim is disputed
- Third-party property damage claims
Common Accidental Damage Claims in Painting & Decorating
Accidental damage claims are among the most frequent claims made by decorators, particularly on high-end residential and commercial projects.
- Paint damage to marble or stone flooring
- Overspray on glazing or aluminium frames
- Damage to fitted kitchens or bathrooms
- Scaffold or ladder damage to property
- Accidental fire or heat damage
Who Should Have Accidental Damage Cover?
- Painters working in residential homes
- Decorators on commercial or retail premises
- Contractors working on high-value properties
- Limited companies with contract obligations
- Decorators using spray equipment
A single accidental damage claim could have wiped out our profit. Insure24 made sure we were fully protected.
Director – Painting Contractor, UKFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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