Flooring Insurance — solid underfoot.
One of the gentler trades to insure — ground-level, interior — which makes proper coverage cheap enough that going bare is inexcusable. We cover installers of carpet, wood, tile, and everything resilient.
Coverage you probably need
General Liability
Damage in occupied homes and the moisture claims that follow bad substrates. What is general liability? →
Workers Compensation
Soft goods (5478) and tile/stone (5348) class separately; knees and backs are the claims. What is workers compensation? →
Commercial Auto
Vans and trailers moving rolls, pallets, and wet-saws. What is commercial auto? →
Inland Marine (Tools)
Saws, stretchers, and nailers on every job. What is inland marine (tools)? →
What can go wrong
- Moisture failure: a floor cups months after install.
- Adhesive or stain damage in an occupied home.
- A wet-saw injury or chronic knee claim.
- Dust complaint in an occupied unit turns formal.
- A builder demands COIs across a subdivision.
What carriers usually ask
- Product mix: carpet/vinyl vs. wood vs. tile/stone.
- New construction vs. occupied-home remodel.
- Moisture-testing practices before installs.
- Payroll and helper counts.
- Builder/GC contract requirements.
Common contract wording
Builder agreements typically require $1M/$2M GL with additional insured status; property managers often want comp evidence even from two-person crews.
State notes: Tile and stone work classes separately from soft flooring in most states — the payroll split matters at audit.
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Start a quote Send to an agentFlooring Contractor Insurance FAQs
A floor I installed failed — covered?
If your work damages other property (or injures someone), GL responds. Redoing your own workmanship is generally warranty, not insurance — moisture-test records keep that line clean.
Is flooring insurance really cheap?
Relative to other trades, yes — it's one of the most affordable to insure properly.
Do I need coverage working as a sub for a big retailer?
Their installer agreements almost always require GL, auto, and comp evidence — we match certificates to their spec.
Tile and carpet in one business?
Fine — we split the payroll by class so each side is rated right.
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Coverage descriptions are general and vary by state and carrier. Final terms are confirmed at quote.