This is why tools insurance is so important for tradesmen. It can help to protect your business and give you welcome peace of mind.
At Markel, we offer excellent value insurance for work tools and will tailor your policy to meet your needs.
What is tools insurance?
Tools insurance is there to cover the cost of replacing or repairing your equipment if it is damaged or lost, for example due to flooding, fire or theft. It includes power tool insurance, covering equipment such as sanders, drills, nail guns and angle grinders. Handheld tools are protected too, ranging from saws and chisels to hammers and screwdrivers.
We also offer protection for the portable electrical equipment your business uses. This includes items such as laptops, tablets, smartphones and digital cameras. Choose from cover limits of between £1,000 and £5,000.
Do I need tools insurance?
Even if you take great care of your tools, there is always a risk that something will go wrong. What if the equipment you rely on to do your job is stolen from your van overnight or while you are parked outside a client’s home? Or perhaps there is a flood or fire in the garage or storage unit where you leave your equipment, resulting in thousands of pounds worth of damage to your tools. Your equipment might also be damaged or stolen while you’re working on a building site. Having to replace or repair these items out of your own pocket could devastate your finances. And if you don’t have access to your equipment, you might end up letting customers down. As well as being bad news for your bottom line, this can damage your reputation.
By making sure you have suitable tradesman tool insurance in place, you can be sure that even if the worst happens, you won’t be left counting the cost.
Who is tools insurance for?
Insurance for work tools is designed for anyone who relies on specialist equipment to do their job. At Markel, we offer tool insurance to a full range of other tradespeople, including:
- Builders
- Carpenters
- Mechanics
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Decorators
- Bricklayers
- Carpet fitters
- Handymen
- Gardeners
- Locksmiths
- Plasterers
- Tilers
- Bathroom installers
Why choose Markel for tools insurance?
Whether you’re looking for tool insurance for mechanics, builders, electricians or any other type of trade, we’ve got you covered. Here are just some of the reasons to choose us.
✔ Impressive customer ratings
You don’t have to take our word for the quality of our insurance policies. Check out our ratings on Feefo.com.
✔ No hidden fees
Our prices are fully transparent. So when you come to us for tool cover insurance, you won’t face any unexpected fees.
✔ Quick and easy quotes
Find out how much you can expect to pay for business and personal tool insurance by filling in our quick and easy online form. We’ll give you a quote in as little as 90 seconds.
✔ Legal advice whenever you need it
Thanks to our 24/7 legal advice helpline, you can access expert information and guidance whenever you need it.
✔ Decades of experience
With more than two decades of experience in offering tradespeople insurance, you can rely on us to provide the tools insurance you need.
How much does tools insurance cost?
Our partners at Caunce O’Hara offer tools insurance starting from £8* a month, so keeping your business protected may cost less than you think.
Get a quote today to see how much you can expect to pay.
* Price based on £1,000 of tools and trade materials insurance cover. Tools insurance can only be purchased with public liability insurance.
