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Focus Insurance provides specialist scaffolders insurance with cover for public liability, employers liability, plant and equipment, and working at height. Tailored for scaffolding contractors and temporary structure specialists.
Important: Focus Insurance Services is an insurance broker, not an insurer. We arrange cover on your behalf from a panel of insurers. Policy terms, conditions, and exclusions apply.
Insurance Solutions for Scaffolders
We arrange a range of insurance products tailored to the specific needs of your trade.
Public Liability
Protection against third-party injury and property damage claims from scaffolding work
Learn moreEmployers Liability
Mandatory cover for employee injury and illness claims at height
Learn morePlant & Equipment
Cover for scaffolding materials, frames, and access equipment
Learn moreTools & Equipment
Protection for hand tools and portable equipment used in scaffolding
Learn moreContract Works
Cover for materials and work in progress on client sites
Learn moreProfessional Indemnity
Protection against claims of professional negligence in design or installation
Learn moreUnderstanding Your Risks
Every trade has unique exposures. Here are the key risks we help scaffolders protect against.
Falls from Height
Serious injury and fatality risks from working at height
Structural Collapse
Scaffolding failure and structural instability incidents
Dropped Objects
Injury and damage from falling tools and materials
Weather Damage
Wind damage, weather-related incidents, and environmental risks
Installation Errors
Incorrect installation and assembly-related accidents
Third-Party Damage
Property damage to client buildings and adjacent structures
Why Choose Specialist Trade Insurance?
Generic business insurance often leaves gaps in cover for trade-specific risks. Specialist policies are designed with your profession in mind.
- Specialist working at height expertise and risk management
- Cover for all scaffolding types and temporary structures
- Compliance with HSE regulations and working at height standards
- Emergency support and incident response 24/7
- Tailored cover for specific scaffolding hazards and risks
Information for Your Quote
- 1Types of scaffolding work (access, facade, temporary structures, etc.)
- 2Average annual turnover and contract values
- 3Number of employees and subcontractors
- 4Details of main clients and typical project sizes
- 5Safety procedures, certifications, and working at height qualifications
- 6Claims history for the past 5 years
Frequently Asked Questions
What working at height cover is included?
Do I need PASMA certification?
Is weather damage covered?
What happens if someone is injured on my scaffolding?
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Get in touch with our team for a no-obligation quote tailored to your trade.
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