Roofing Contractors London And Beyond - What Insurances Do They Need?

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Roofing Contractors London And Beyond - What
Insurances Do They Need?

• Roofing Contractors in London

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Roofing contractors London based and beyond
operate in a high risk environment. Construction
in general is a dangerous industry.
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Insurance is important for roofing contractors UK
wide. Whether you work in roofing yourself or are
a client employing roofing specialists for your
project, what kinds of insurance should you
expect to be in place? Firstly, theres
employers liability insurance. It protects the
employer against the cost of claims for
compensation for injuries or illnesses sustained
by employees while working. It will also pay out
the legal costs brought against the employer in
the event of accident or illness.
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Theres no such legal obligation to carry other
forms of insurance, but it is advisable when
working in such a high-risk area. One policy
usually recommended is public liability
insurance. This protects the employer against
claims and legal costs for injury to others or
damage to property caused as a result of roofing
work.
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Construction contractors in general, and roofing
contractors London and beyond in particular, are
advised to ensure the right types of insurance
are in place. As well as protecting against the
worst-case scenarios, its also a reassurance to
clients that yours is a firm that takes its
responsibilities seriously.