Scaffolding Insurance

Tailored cover for scaffolding contractors and business owners.

We manage hundreds of scaffolding insurance policies for our scaffolding companies and contractors.

Our specialist Brokers work with you to secure a competitive insurance package our team specialises in Public Liability Insurance, Portable Tools and Property, Commercial Motor and Truck Insurance for scaffolding contractors.

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Scaffolding Contractors Insurance

Scaffolding companies require a specialised insurance policy that is tailored to the scaffolding industry..

Insurance for scaffolding contractors has previously been a hard to place market especially for public liability insurance policies.

The reason for this is that scaffolding is usually set up for safe access along side large construction sites and if not installed correctly the contractor or company can be held liable for personal injury or property damages under their scaffolding public liability insurance.

As a specialist insurance brokerage that works with construction and trade contractors, we have a number of insurers that provide comprehensive cover to scaffolding companies.

Whether you are a single contractor or operate a company with a large number of employees we have tailored insurance policies that will suit your needs.

Why Priority Insurance Brokers?

Why should you use Priority Insurance Brokers to arrange your Scaffolding Insurance?

Stop paying more for insurance, get a quote from someone who understands the scaffolding industry.

The most common policies needed by scaffolding contractors:

  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Portable Tools and Equipment Insurance
  • Commercial Vehicle or Truck Insurance


When you are putting a scaffolding liability insurance policy in place, insurers will usually need a good understanding of what your business does. Generally speaking, they will need to know what type of projects your company provides scaffolding to for example: residential only, multi-level apartments, stadium grandstands or any other works that you do.

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We understand that running a scaffolding business takes a lot of time, effort and energy. Don’t let the paperwork involved in comparing good quality insurance policies weigh you down. We are a trusted broker that has placed many different scaffolder insurance policies for all types of scaffolding contractors.

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Your Scaffolding Insurance Questions Answered

Why are scaffolders considered high risk?

Scaffolders are considered a high risk due to the nature of work that they do. 

 

Although your company has a number of legislation requirements and safety protocols in place the insurers base their premium and insurance decisions on risk. 

 

Firstly, a number of insurers won’t insure scaffolding public liability insurance policies so it is a reduced market. 

 

As for the insurers that will offer public liability insurance for scaffolding companies they asses their premium based off the works that you are engaged in. The higher risk they deem the work, the higher premium they will charge. 

What type of claims are common in the scaffolding industry?

Scaffolding  liability insurance claims are quite common and as with most construction-related claims they are usually the following:

  • Collapsing of scaffolding due to poor construction or weather-related events
  • Dropping of equipment from heights 
  • Damage to the structure that they are putting the scaffolding on
  • Worker to worker claims for injuries other contractors that may be on site 

Can scaffolding insurance cover transportation of scaffolding equipment to and from job sites?

There are multiple policies that can provide cover for scaffolding equipment going from site to site. A general property cover will cover the actual scaffolding for damage for example, in the event of a truck collision occurring whilst carrying scaffolding the damage to the scaffolding equipment would be covered. This also extends to cover scaffolding while erected on a job site.

Can scaffolding insurance cover additional insured parties, such as property owners or general contractors?

There are multiple policies that can provide cover for scaffolding equipment going from site to site. A general property cover will cover the actual scaffolding for damage for example, in the event of a truck collision occurring whilst carrying scaffolding the damage to the scaffolding equipment would be covered. This also extends to cover scaffolding while erected on a job site.

Can scaffolding insurance cover loss of scaffolding equipment due to theft or vandalism?

Yes, as above a general property cover will provide Australia wide coverage for the scaffolding equipment for theft and damage.

Can scaffolding insurance cover scaffolding companies working internationally?

Most public liability policies will cover worldwide territories excluding USA and Canada therefor incidental work that is done internationally can be considered. This would be subject to insurer acceptance.

Can scaffolding insurance cover scaffolding companies involved in specialised or niche scaffolding services?

Yes, some of the scaffolding companies that we look after are involved in installing stadium seating, scaffolding for multi-storey construction sites and many more. We have a strong relationship with our insurers and can usually put suitable cover in place for your scaffolding business.

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