Independent insurance agencyRemodeler and general contractor general liability, explained for South Carolina contractors
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What general liability does for a remodeling business
General liability helps pay for claims that your business injured someone who isn't your employee or damaged someone else's property, including the cost of defending those claims. Most policies also include personal and advertising injury (such as libel or copyright claims from your advertising) and small medical-payment claims regardless of fault. Remodelers and general contractors face claims from homeowners, neighbors and the public at the job site. General contractors should collect certificates of insurance from subcontractors, because a sub's mistakes can lead to claims against the GC. Products-completed operations coverage responds when injury or damage shows up after a job is finished. Customers and general contractors often ask for a certificate of insurance and may ask to be named as an additional insured. General liability does not cover injuries to your own employees (workers' compensation), your vehicles (commercial auto), your tools and equipment (inland marine) or the cost of redoing your own work.
Common claims for a remodeling business
Damage to the client's home
A saw slips through a finished countertop, a dropped beam cracks tile, or dust and debris ruin flooring in the next room.
Injuries at the job site
A homeowner, a neighbor's child or a delivery driver trips over open flooring, cords or a stack of lumber.
Subcontractor mistakes
A sub's error floods a bathroom or damages a wall, and the homeowner looks to you as the contractor in charge.
Problems after the job is done
A railing, cabinet or fixture you installed fails months later and someone is hurt; completed-operations coverage responds.
Advertising injury
A yard sign, website or social post uses a photo you didn't have rights to or makes a claim about a competitor.
What it usually doesn’t cover, and what to pair it with
| Gap | Coverage that fills it |
|---|---|
| Your own crew getting hurt | Workers' compensation |
| Your tools, trailers and equipment | Inland marine (contractors equipment) coverage |
| Accidents in your work truck | Commercial auto |
| The cost to redo your own faulty work | Generally not covered by general liability, though resulting damage to other property may be |
Subcontractors. Collect a certificate of insurance from every sub before they start. A sub's mistake can become your claim, and on many GL policies an audit can add premium for uninsured subs.
New construction or commercial projects? Small residential remodeling and repair is the easiest fit for most small-business markets. Ground-up new construction, commercial general contracting and larger projects usually go to different markets, so tell us the work you actually do.
Who writes remodeler and general contractor general liability in South Carolina?
These are markets AIB works with that write this class. Being listed doesn’t guarantee a quote; eligibility depends on your business, your services and underwriting. AIB will confirm which markets fit your South Carolina business at quote.
The Hartford
Insurance carrier
For remodelers and general contractors:
- The Hartford writes many contractor classes; AIB confirms fit and availability for South Carolina businesses at quote.
- Small-business package coverage through The Hartford's Spectrum Business Owner's Policy.
- Writes many contractor classes; AIB confirms fit and availability at quote.
Coterie
Insurance provider
For remodelers and general contractors:
- Residential remodelers are among the classes Coterie writes most often, on a business owner's policy or general liability.
- Fast, digital quoting. Coverage is quoted and bound through Coterie for eligible small businesses.
- Certificates of insurance on demand once a policy is in force.
- Home-based and newer businesses may qualify.
Frank Winston Crum
Insurance provider
For remodelers and general contractors:
- FWCI preferred contractor classes include carpentry (commercial and residential), drywall, door and window, interior trim and cabinets, and related finish work — remodel and repair fit that AIB can check at quote.
- Insurance provider AIB can access for eligible South Carolina contractor and service risks, including general liability where the market fits.
- Preferred contractor and service classes that overlap our GL trades include electrical, plumbing, painting, janitorial, and remodel-related carpentry and finish work; AIB confirms fit and availability at quote.
Other South Carolina markets we can quote
Which of these fit depends on your business and each company’s current appetite; availability is confirmed by AIB at quote.
Plus more carriers and specialty markets
Through AIB’s 35+ carrier appointments
Beyond the carriers above, AIB can shop additional small-business insurers and specialty markets for South Carolina remodelers and general contractors. Which ones fit depends on your business, your history and each company’s current appetite, so availability is confirmed by AIB at quote.
- Standard carriers for established businesses
- Specialty markets for harder-to-place operations
- Workers’ comp, commercial auto, umbrella, and surety or contractor bonds through AIB
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Coverage remodelers and general contractors often add
- Workers' comp for your crew
- Inland marine for tools, trailers and equipment
- Commercial auto for work trucks and vans
- An umbrella when a contract asks for higher limits
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Remodeler and general contractor general liability FAQ
Do I need to add the homeowner or GC as an additional insured?
Often, yes. Many contracts ask for additional insured status, and some also ask for a waiver of subrogation or primary and non-contributory wording. Those have to be on the policy, not just typed on the certificate, so send us the contract before you sign.
Does general liability pay to fix my own faulty work?
Generally no. General liability is for injury and damage to other people's property. The cost to redo your own work is usually excluded, though resulting damage to other property may be covered.
Do my subcontractors need their own insurance?
Yes, you should require it. Ask every sub for a current certificate before they start. Uninsured subs can add premium at audit and leave you holding their claims.
Does general liability cover my tools?
No. Tools, trailers and equipment are covered by inland marine (contractors equipment) coverage. AIB can quote it alongside your general liability.
Which carriers write remodeler general liability in South Carolina?
Residential remodelers in South Carolina can be placed with The Hartford, Coterie, and Frank Winston Crum, plus other South Carolina markets and more through AIB's 35+ carrier appointments. AIB will confirm which markets fit your South Carolina business at quote.
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Coverage is subject to underwriting review and approval. Availability varies by state, insurance provider and business type. The insurance providers named are markets AIB works with. Being listed does not guarantee a quote or coverage. Contact AIB for a quote.
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