Being in the construction industry comes with a truckload of risk. There are many different moving pieces involved in repairing and renovating houses, all of which rely on each other in order for the job to go smoothly. What happens when your equipment breaks down? What if an employee is hurt on the job? Both of these things, as well as many other potential situations, could lead to out-of-pocket expenses that could cripple your company financially. Thankfully, there’s a solution: managing your risks.
What Are Your Risks?
In order to manage your risks and put the right strategies in place, you first have to know and understand what those risks are. Here are some potential risks to consider:
- On the Way to the Job Site – While on the road to your next job, your crew could encounter a number of different problems, from getting into an accident to losing part of their load of lumber and other supplies should something go wrong with the trailer.
- On the Job Site – Many things can go wrong on the job site. A neighbor’s yard could get polluted with stain or paint, workers could get hurt, or an employee could break something in the client’s home that wasn’t part of the job’s scope.
- While Planning the Next Job – Every job that you accept requires a certain amount of planning. You need to ensure that you’ll be able to get the supplies that you need in the required amount of time, or else the job could be pushed back, leaving you with a complicated schedule and upset clients.
- After the Job is Done – Sometimes, you won’t be able to tell that a product is defective until after it’s been installed and put to use. What happens when those new floorboards warp within a week after installation or the windows have warped tracks due to a manufacturing issue?
Managing Those Risks
All of the situations described above could be effectively managed with the right insurance policies. By choosing things like commercial vehicle insurance and worker’s compensation insurance, you won’t have to pay out of pocket should your company vehicle end up in an accident or one of your employees gets hurt on the job.
Other insurance options include:
- Environmental Pollution – Covers any damage to nature, such as pollution in a neighbor’s yard, which leads to environmental harm. This type of policy also pays for cleanup expenses and might cover any EPA fines.
- Equipment Breakdown – When crucial equipment breaks down, it needs to be repaired as soon as possible. This insurance policy could pay for the repairs, as well as the costs of replacement or rental equipment during the repair process.
- General Liability – Liability insurance provides coverage for anything that your business may be held liable for, such as damage to your client’s home or yard, or even a neighbor’s home or yard.
- Business Income – If you’re in a situation where you could lose income, due to a lack of supplies or any other circumstance beyond your control, then this insurance could help you keep your business running.
- …and more!
Have Questions? Contact Charlotte Insurance
Want to learn more about risk management for contractors? Contact Charlotte Insurance. Our agents can explore and explain all available options and put together the insurance coverage plan your business needs.