Flooring Contractor Insurance

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Protect yourself and your business with affordable, comprehensive flooring contractor insurance from Berxi.

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Whether you install hardwood, carpet, vinyl, laminate, tile, or other flooring materials, your work helps transform residential and commercial spaces. But accidents, property damage, and liability claims can happen on any job site. Flooring contractor insurance from Berxi helps protect your business, equipment, and finances so you can work with confidence.

Why do flooring contractors & installers need insurance?

Whether you’re installing flooring in homes, offices, retail spaces, or commercial buildings, every project comes with potential risks. Even experienced flooring professionals can face unexpected accidents, property damage claims, or legal expenses.

Flooring business insurance can help protect you from common risks like these:

  • If you accidentally damage a customer’s walls, baseboards, or other property during an installation, general liability insurance can help cover the cost of repairs.
  • If a client or visitor is injured at an active job site, general liability insurance can help pay for their medical expenses, as well as your legal costs in the event of a lawsuit.
  • If your tools or equipment is damaged, business personal property (BPP) coverage can help cover the cost of repair or replacement.

Without flooring business insurance, these incidents could result in costly repairs, legal fees, and out-of-pocket expenses.

Who needs flooring business insurance?

Flooring business insurance is designed for professionals and businesses that install, repair, replace, or maintain flooring in residential and commercial properties, including:

  • Flooring contractors
  • Carpet installers
  • Small flooring businesses
  • Flooring installers
  • Hardwood flooring contractors
  • Vinyl and laminate flooring installers
  • Floor refinishing and restoration professionals

No matter the type of flooring work you perform, flooring installer insurance can help protect your business from common liability risks.

Types of Flooring Contractor Insurance

Insurance needs can vary based on the services you provide, where you work, and the size of your business. While general liability insurance serves as the foundation of most flooring contractor insurance policies, additional coverage may be appropriate depending on your operations.

General liability insurance helps protect flooring contractors from third-party bodily injury, property damage, and personal and advertising injury claims that may arise from their work.

It can help cover medical expenses, repair costs, legal fees, settlements, and other covered damages.

Examples include:

  • A homeowner trips over flooring materials left in a work area and suffers an injury.
  • You accidentally damage a client’s cabinetry, walls, or other property during an installation project.
  • A marketing photo or advertisement leads to a copyright infringement claim.

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Optional business personal property (BPP) coverage helps repair or replace covered business property if it’s damaged. This can include flooring tools, sanders, saws, installation equipment, computers, and other business assets.

Examples include:

  • A flooring saw or sander is damaged while being transported between job sites.
  • A burst pipe damages tools, inventory, and equipment stored in your workshop.
  • A laptop used to manage estimates, invoices, and customer records is accidentally damaged.

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In addition to general liability insurance, flooring businesses may need other types of coverage depending on their operations.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

If you have employees, workers’ compensation insurance can help cover medical expenses and lost wages if they’re injured or become ill as a result of their work. In most states, this coverage is required by law once you hire employees. You can add optional workers’ comp coverage from one of our trusted partners to your Berxi general liability policy.

Commercial Auto Insurance

If you use a vehicle for business, commercial auto insurance can help cover accidents, vehicle damage, and certain liability claims. It’s especially important for contractors who travel between jobs carrying tools, equipment, and materials.

Professional Liability Insurance

Professional liability insurance helps protect your flooring business if a client claims your services caused them a financial loss. For example, it may help cover legal defense costs if you’re accused of failing to perform services as promised.

Key Features of Berxi’s Flooring Contractor Insurance

Berxi’s flooring business insurance policies are built with contractors and small businesses in mind. Key benefits include:

  • Limits of liability up to $1 million per claim/$5 million aggregate
  • No interest payments or hidden service fees
  • World-class, in-house customer support and claims service
  • 24/7 online access to your Berxi account
  • Business personal property (BPP) coverage available to protect your equipment and other business assets
  • Additional coverage available, including workers’ comp and cyber insurance

How much does flooring business insurance cost?

Berxi’s general liability insurance for flooring businesses starts at just $350/year.

Your annual premium will depend on a few different factors, including:

  • Your payroll
  • Your location
  • The amount of coverage you need

You can also add optional business personal property (BPP) coverage to your general liability policy. The BPP coverage add-on starts at around $115/year.

Because Berxi has no hidden costs or interest fees, flooring contractors who choose our insurance save an average of 15% vs. other providers. The fastest way to find out how much you might pay for gutter cleaning insurance is to get a quote.

Why choose Berxi for your flooring installer insurance?

We’re part of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.

With a financial strength rating of A++ by AM Best, we have the stability and expertise to protect you long-term.

We can save you an average of 15%.

Berxi never has any interest fees, hidden costs, or membership fees. In fact, people who choose Berxi save an average of 15%.

We have an easy-to-use online platform.

You can visit our website to get a quote, buy a policy, update your information, and file a claim — all in just a few clicks.

We’re here for our customers.

When you call our support line, you’ll reach a real human being from our in-house product specialist team who will work hard to answer all of your questions.

How to Get Flooring Business Insurance from Berxi

Getting covered is fast and straightforward:

Step 1: Using our easy online quote process, answer a few quick questions about your flooring business. Get a quote today.

Step 2: While quoting, you’ll have the option to add business personal property (BPP) insurance coverage to your general liability policy, which helps repair or replace your tools and equipment if they’re damaged.

Step 3: Get an instant, personalized quote with clear pricing.

Step 4: Purchase coverage online in minutes.

Step 5: Access your policy 24/7 to download your certificate of insurance, update your information, or file a claim — right from your phone or computer.

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Flooring Installer Insurance FAQ

Yes, you should have insurance as an independent flooring installation professional. Even if you’re a sole proprietor, you can still be held responsible for property damage or injuries that occur while you’re working. Flooring contractor insurance helps protect independent contractors from costly claims, legal expenses, and unexpected accidents.

Your coverage eligibility depends on the types of services your business provides. While getting your quick online quote, you’ll be asked about your operations so we can help determine the appropriate coverage options for your business.

With Berxi, you can get your certificate of insurance the same day you get covered. To instantly download your certificate of insurance, just log in to your Berxi account.

Alternatively, you can reach out to our customer support team at support@berxi.com and they can email you your certificate of insurance.

Still have questions?

  1. For the fastest response, feel free to email us at support@berxi.com
  2. You can also talk to one of our licensed representatives by calling us at 833-242-3794. We’re available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET (except holidays).

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