Understanding Ceiling and Partitioning Installers Insurance

If you’re a self-employed ceiling and partitioning installer in the UK, you need insurance. Some insurance policies are required by law, some are regulatory requirements, and some are just plain common sense. 

Rhino are the experts and offer a tailored policy just for you. Meet Ceiling Partitioning Installers Insurance. 

The Ceiling Partitioning Trade

The ceiling and partition installation trade in the UK is a huge market and there’s serious money to be made by someone with the right skills.

Ceiling and partitioning installers are a key cog in the construction industry machine. Most business and commercial spaces in the UK require ceiling partitions to hide ugly pipes, cables and HVAC systems. So, there’s a lot of work out there. You need construction and interior design knowledge as well as a high level of physical fitness. 

Experienced installers can make up to £35,000 a year. And this sum is just the beginning if you have a team of people working under you.

Overview of Ceiling Partitioning Installers Insurance

Self-employed ceiling and partitioning installers are vulnerable to an array of risks in their work. Accidents, professional mistakes, theft, legal fees and property damage are all issues that can scupper any job and leave the tradesperson having to pick up the pieces. 

This is why you need tradesmen insurance. It will be there like a giant safety net, ready to catch you should you come up against any issues while you’re on the job. 

Rhino Trade Insurance have ceiling and partitioning installers sorted. We offer a specialised policy which you can build to your businesses’ specific requirements. It’s so comprehensive we think it’s the only business insurance bundle you need.

Here are some of the policies that every self-employed ceiling and partitioning installer should consider adding to their arsenal:

Public Liability Insurance

This policy is your gold standard all-round protection. Unforeseen legal liabilities can have serious repercussions on a self-employed tradesperson – from the financial to the reputational. If something should happen, Public Liability Insurance will step in to cover costs on your behalf. This includes things like accidents you caused, and damage to third party property on or around your job site.

Public Liability Insurance is like your trusty set of tools. You just shouldn’t start work without it. 

Employer’s Liability Insurance

If you one of the savvy ceiling and partition installers who employs others, then you need this policy by law. Employer’s Liability Insurance will cover you if one of your employees comes to harm while working for you and makes a claim against your business. It also covers damage to their property. 

Personal Accident Insurance

This one is pretty obvious. You don’t need us to tell you that you don’t get sick pay from an employer if you employ yourself! Most self-employed people in a risky job like ceiling and partitioning installers have a personal accident policy to cover them during periods when they’re off work unable to work and pull in their regular income due to an injury.

Legal Expenses Insurance

Legal issues can rear their ugly heads when you’re running your own one-person contracting business. Clients might take issue with some work you’ve completed, they might refuse to pay, or you might even end up in a dispute about wages with one of your employees. As you don’t have a legal team on standby, this insurance is the next best thing. It gives you access to a highly qualified legal team wherever you need them, who can even represent you in court should you need it.

Tools in Transit Insurance

Your tools are your livelihood in a trade like ceiling and partitioning installation. Where would you be without your plane lasers, jigsaws and power drills? If your tools are stolen or damaged then you will need to replace them immediately, something that is going to cost a small fortune. By adding Tools in Transit Insurance to your bundle, you will never need to worry if you fall victim to tool theft as they’ll all be covered up to £10,000.

Tax Enquiry Insurance

Even accountants can make mistakes on their taxes. When you need to submit accounts throughout the financial year – and even if it’s just an annual Self-Assessment – there’s always potential to make errors which lead to trouble with the taxman. Adding this handy policy to your bundle will give you access to a team of tax experts who can take the stress and strife out of a HMRC investigation, so you can get on with the job.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

If a customer follows your professional advice or guidance and ends up losing money as a result, you might find yourself in some legal hot water. In this circumstance, it’s likely that a customer will make a claim against you, and you may be found liable to pay for damages and compensation. Having Professional Indemnity Insurance in place means you won’t need to worry – your insurer will cover any cost and your reputation will remain intact. 

Importance of Insurance for Ceiling and Partitioning Installers

Business insurance mitigates risks and protects tradespeople against liabilities and potentially huge financial consequences. 

If we work on the basis that whatever can go wrong on the job, will go wrong, then you can see how important it is to have policies in place to protect yourself. 

Physical injury and property damage are unfortunately quite likely in a trade like this. You’re working at height, lifting heavy pieces of plasterboard and equipment, and handling power tools on a daily basis. The risk of harm and damage are high, so it’s vital that you have the right mitigation in place. 

FAQ on Ceiling and Partitioning Installers Insurance

• What specific risks does Ceiling and Partitioning Installers Insurance cover?

Rhino’s comprehensive Ceiling and Partitioning Installers Insurance covers common risks faced in the trade. These include personal accidents, injuries to employees, property damage, tax investigations against you and professional advice gone awry. 

• Why is insurance particularly important for ceiling and partitioning installers?

This trade is full of risks and hazards. Doing harm to yourself, an employee, or a member of the public is a possibility each time you step onto a job. Further, accidentally doing damage to someone’s property can come with a heavy price tag. This explains why it’s so important to have an insurer like Rhino in your corner. 

• How can installers assess their insurance needs?

The best way to do this is to head over to Rhino’s handy quick quote generator. Simply enter a few details about your business and get your personalised quote in seconds. 

• Can insurance policies be customised for different scales of operations?

Yes. With Rhino, you will get a personalised quote which will be tailored to your business. If you’re running a medium-sized business with several employees and a high turnover, you will naturally need more insurance cover than a smaller sole trader outfit. This will be reflected in the price of your premium.