Tools, Equipment & Owned Plant Insurance

Specialist insurance for painters and decorators - protect your tools, equipment and owned plant against theft, loss and damage

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Tools, Equipment & Owned Plant Insurance for Painters & Decorators

Your tools, equipment and plant are the backbone of your painting and decorating business. Without them, work stops - and income stops with it.

Tools, Equipment & Owned Plant Insurance from Insure24 is designed specifically for painters and decorators who rely on ladders, spray units, power tools, access equipment and specialist machinery to complete jobs safely and efficiently.

Whether you are a sole trader, small business or limited company painter and decorator, this cover protects your equipment against theft, accidental damage and loss - at home, in transit or on site.

What Does Tools & Equipment Insurance Cover?

Tools & Hand Equipment


Cover for everyday tools used by painters and decorators, including both hand tools and powered equipment.

  • Brushes, rollers and decorating kits
  • Electric sanders and power tools
  • Spray guns and paint spraying units
  • Mixers, heaters and drying equipment

Ladders, Access & Working at Height Equipment


Ladders and access equipment are among the most stolen and damaged items on site.

  • Step ladders and extension ladders
  • Tower scaffolding
  • Mobile access platforms
  • Decorating stilts and specialist access tools

Owned Plant Insurance for Painters & Decorators

Owned plant refers to higher-value machinery and equipment owned outright by your business. These items often fall outside standard tools cover and require specialist insurance.


  • Airless spray machines
  • Compressors and industrial spray systems
  • Mechanical access equipment
  • Large drying and extraction units

Where Are Your Tools & Equipment Covered?

At Your Premises


Cover applies when tools are stored at your home, garage, workshop or business premises, subject to security conditions.

In Transit & On Site


Tools and plant can be insured while being transported between jobs or while left on site during working hours.

Why Tools & Plant Insurance Is Essential

Tool theft is one of the most common claims for tradespeople in the UK. A single incident can result in thousands of pounds in losses and days or weeks of missed work.


  • Avoid costly replacement expenses
  • Reduce downtime after theft or damage
  • Protect cash flow and job schedules
  • Meet contract and site insurance requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+-Are my tools insured if stolen from a van?

Tools can be insured when stolen from a locked vehicle, subject to security requirements such as alarms or forced entry.

+-Does this cover include owned plant?

Yes. Higher-value owned plant such as spray machines and compressors can be insured under this policy.

+-Are tools covered on site?

Tools can be covered while on site during working hours and, in some cases, overnight subject to conditions.

+-Is tools insurance legally required?

Tools and plant insurance is not legally required, but it is strongly recommended to protect your business income.

+-Can cover start immediately?

Yes. Cover can usually start immediately once your quote is accepted and payment is made.

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