TRADE INSURANCE FOR AUSTRALIAN ROOFERS

Insurance for
Roofers

Public liability, tools and contract works cover options for roofing businesses across Australia. Talk to a specialist trade broker.

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Charlie Clarke
3 months ago
I cannot recommend Danielle/Sol enough. After 5+ years with another broker, I changed to Sol this year and it was a great decision. Super responsive (which was a major pain point with my prior broker), open to digging deeper for a better suited policy and price and just all round helpful and efficient! Thanks so much!
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Layr TilingCo
4 months ago
Highly recommend Danielle for insurance purposes. Professional, seamless and no pressure from her in comparison to the larger companies who constantly ring about their quotes. Gives you time to think and work out your best options.
Danielle is friendly but prompt and stays focused on the request at hand. Recommend using Danielle for a personal, 1-1 experience without the pressure and judgements.
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Daniel Knight
4 months ago
Danielle at Sol Insurance Brokers is great to deal with. Friendly, professional and always quick to respond, she made the entire process simple and stress-free. It's refreshing to work with someone who genuinely takes the time to understand your needs and provide honest advice.
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Alastair lackie
4 months ago
Danielle sourced insurance for my new car it was cheaper than anything I could source and her service was excellent. Very quick turn around would highly recommended.
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Jamie-lee Lynch
4 months ago
Danielle was great to deal with. She made the whole process easy, explained everything clearly, and was always happy to help. Friendly, professional service and I highly recommend.

Roofing work carries real consequences when something goes wrong: falls from height, storm damage to a client’s property, or leaks that surface well after the job is done. Whether you’re a sole trader doing repairs and re-roofs or running a crew on new-build projects, Sol Insurance Brokers can help you explore cover options that reflect the risk you actually carry.

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Insurance Roofers May Need

01

Public & Products Liability

Is designed to help protect you against claims for third-party injury or property damage arising from your work, including damage caused by leaks or installation defects, subject to policy terms.

02

Professional Indemnity

Relevant where you provide design, specification or advisory services as part of your roofing work, particularly where an error could result in financial loss.

03

Tools, Equipment & Plant

Cover for nail guns, ladders, safety harnesses and other tools and business assets against risks such as theft, loss or accidental damage, subject to policy terms.

04

Commercial Motor / Fleet

Cover for utes, vans and service vehicles, including trade fit-outs and permanently attached equipment where applicable.

05

Contract Works

Protection for eligible roofing work in progress against insured events such as theft, fire, storm and accidental damage, subject to policy terms.

Depending on your business and circumstances, additional covers may include, but are not limited to, Business Interruption, Personal Accident & Illness, Workers Compensation, Cyber Insurance and Management Liability, where relevant and subject to policy terms, conditions and exclusions.

Risks we commonly see in roofing businesses

Falls from height and injury risks associated with working on roofs and elevated worksites

Storm, water ingress or leak-related damage claims arising after a roof installation or repair

Subcontracting arrangements and insurance requirements imposed by builders, principal contractors and site operators

Theft or accidental damage to tools and safety equipment, particularly while travelling between worksites

Damage to customer property, ceilings or interiors caused by roofing work or subsequent leaks

Supply and installation of roofing materials and components, creating additional contractual and liability considerations

Important: The information provided on this page is general in nature and does not take into account your individual circumstances. Insurance cover, terms, conditions and exclusions vary between insurers and policies. Your insurance requirements will depend on your business activities, contracts, assets and individual circumstances. Please refer to the relevant policy wording and documentation for full details of cover. The risks listed above are general examples only, for illustrative purposes, and do not confirm that your individual policy will respond to any particular claim.

Frequently asked questions

I'm a roofer providing design or specification advice on complex roof structures. Do I need professional indemnity as well as public liability?

Professional indemnity may be relevant if you’re providing design or specification advice as part of your work, since it responds to a different kind of claim, one based on advice rather than physical damage. We can talk through whether it makes sense for your work mix.

Tools, equipment and plant cover can include theft and accidental damage, often including tools kept in a locked vehicle. Conditions such as security requirements may apply, so it’s worth checking policy wording.

Subcontracted work can generally be considered when structuring your cover. Let us know the head contractor’s or site operator’s insurance requirements and we can help you explore options that meet them.

Public and products liability can respond to claims for property damage arising from your work, including damage that becomes apparent after the job is complete, subject to policy terms and conditions.

It can. Supplying and installing materials or components may add product-related exposures alongside your standard liability cover, so it’s worth reviewing your policy to reflect this.

It may be relevant where you’re responsible for installations in progress. Cover can help protect against events like theft, fire, storm and accidental damage while the work is underway, subject to policy terms.

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