What does roofers insurance typically cover?

A roofers insurance programme arranged through Premier Insurance can include public liability, employers' liability (legally required if you employ staff), contract works / contractors' all risks, own and hired-in plant, tools cover, professional indemnity where any design element is involved, and personal accident. Limits, conditions and excesses vary by insurer, contract and the specifics of your operation — we scope the right combination for you before quoting.

How much does roofers insurance cost in the UK?

Roofers insurance premiums in the UK typically start from around £15–£45 per month for sole traders and rise based on turnover, number of employees, claims history, location and level of cover. Premier Insurance compares quotes from 200+ UK and Lloyd's of London insurers — including AXA, Aviva, Allianz, Hiscox, Zurich, RSA and QBE — so you only pay for the cover you genuinely need.

Do I legally need roofers insurance?

If you employ any staff in the UK — even part-time or casual — Employers' Liability Insurance is a legal requirement under the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969. Public liability is not legally required but is contractually demanded by almost every commercial client, landlord, local authority and main contractor.

How quickly can Premier Insurance arrange roofers cover?

For most standard roofers risks we can provide quotes within the same working day and issue cover the same day once you accept the quote. Speak to a UK broker on 020 8908 2426 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm), WhatsApp 07954 331362 or email hello@premier-insurance.co.uk.

Roofers Insurance from £12.80/month

From £12.80/month. Compare roofers insurance from 200+ UK insurers. Tailored cover, free quotes in minutes. FCA regulated broker since 1983.

Roofers insurance — commercial trade cover from a UK broker

Premier Insurance arranges Roofers cover for sole traders, partnerships and limited-company contractors working on UK sites. As an independent broker established in 1983 and a full BIBA member, we place risks with specialist trades underwriters across 200+ UK and Lloyd's markets — AXA, Aviva, Allianz, Hiscox, Zurich, RSA, QBE and Markel among them — and we read the policy wording before you sign. Speak to a real broker on 020 8908 2426 or message us on WhatsApp 07954 331362.

What roofers cover typically includes

Cover for roofers contractors can include any of the elements below. Not every policy carries every section, and limits, conditions and excesses vary by insurer and risk — we use the conversation to scope what you actually need:

Public liability — third-party injury or property damage arising from your work; limits are commonly arranged from £1m, with higher limits available where a contract specifies them.
Employers' liability — legally required in the UK if you employ staff, including most labour-only sub-contractors; the statutory minimum is set by the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969.
Contract works / contractors' all risks — physical damage to the works in progress and to your own materials on site.
Own plant and hired-in plant — cover for owned equipment and for the continuing-hire liability on plant you hire in.
Tools cover — theft or damage to hand and power tools, usually with conditions on overnight storage and vehicle security.
Professional indemnity — where you take on any design, specification or design-and-build element.
Personal accident — weekly benefit and capital sums for the principal and key staff, useful where there is no contractual sick pay.

Risks we see most often in roofers work

Across UK contractor portfolios, the recurring loss patterns are tool and plant theft (particularly from vans left on residential streets), damage to a client's existing structure during the works, and injury claims from sub-contracted labour with unclear status. None of these descriptions imply that any particular cover or exclusion sits on a named policy — that's always a wording question.

Why brokered cover beats price-comparison sites

Comparison sites push you toward the cheapest premium, not the policy that pays. Premier's brokers read the wording, flag exclusions before you buy, and stay involved at claim time. Rated 4.9 on Google and 4.6 on Trustpilot — 100+ reviews across both — and a full BIBA member. For a tailored roofers quote, request a callback or email hello@premier-insurance.co.uk.

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Speak to a UK insurance broker

Our brokers are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. Call 020 8908 2426, message us on WhatsApp 07954 331362, or email hello@premier-insurance.co.uk. Visit our offices at 49 Grosvenor Street, London W1K 3HP. You can also request a callback or learn more about our team.