
Cleaners insurance
We make arranging your cleaners insurance simple and hassle free







Compare & buy cover online
If you know the covers you require, it’s quick & easy to compare contractors & self-employed quotes from a selection of insurers on our website.
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Unsure of your cover requirements or looking for insurance advice? We’ll call to arrange a new insurance quote at a time that’s convenient for you
Call us on: 0333 320 6009
Our advisors are just a phone call away. On average, we answer calls within 90 seconds. Lines open Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
Insurance covers to consider
When deciding what insurance and covers you need to protect your business, you should consider the following:
Public liability insurance
public liability insurance can protect your clients, as well as their property, against accidental injury and accidental damage to property. Put simply, if a client slipped over on a floor you just mopped and sustained an injury, your public liability insurance can protect you against compensation awarded as a result.

Employers' liability cover
Employers’ liability cover can protect your staff in similar circumstances. As a cleaning contractor, you and your staff could be exposed to hazardous chemicals that can burn your skin or even get into your eyes. Employers’ liability can protect your staff from these accidents, and settle any damages awarded as a result of an accident at work. If you work alone or as a sole trader, you may wish to consider personal accident cover. This offers a weekly benefit to tide you over if you are injured at work.

Personal accident cover
Considering the possibility of an employee or customer injuring themselves while you work is crucial; but how would you cope financially if you were unable to work following an accident at work? A simple fall or slip at work could leave you out of action. By including personal accident cover within your cleaning business insurance, you can protect your income in case the worst happens and you’re unable to work. This cover would typically provide a weekly income to tide you over until you’re able to return to work.

Property covers for cleaners
As a cleaning business owner, you’ll require a number of tools and specialist products to do your job effectively. If you have an office or storage or lock-up for your equipment you should also consider cover for your buildings, contents and equipment.

Business interruption insurance
Your equipment and products are an essential part of your cleaning business. If you have a lock-up unit or office that you wish to include in your insurance, some policies can incorporate this and offer business interruption cover as well. This means if you suffered damage at your premises that impacted your ability to trade; your loss of income would be covered while you get back up and running. If you’d like to talk through these additional cover options, simply give us a call.

Tools & equipment insurance
Specialist commercial cleaning equipment can be costly bits of kit. You may have a range of machines or operate on a solo basis meaning you’re reliant on one main appliance. Whatever the structure of your business, you should consider how you would continue to help your customers without your equipment. What would you do if they were lost, damaged or stolen? Do you have a backup or would you need replacements pronto? By including the right level of tool cover in your cleaning business insurance package, you can ensure minimal disruption to your day-to-day activities should something go wrong.

Van insurance for cleaners
A commercial vehicle or van could be a crucial part of your cleaning business; whether it’s for transporting specialist equipment and products, or even just getting to and from your clients, we understand the need for a quality cover that gives you peace of mind. Take a look at the business van insurance page to find out more about van insurance for cleaners.

Legal protection for cleaners
Commercial legal protection will typically cover a number of defined events, from tax and VAT disputes to contract and employment disputes. It can also offer financial protection if someone takes you to court.

Cleaners insurance FAQs
Do I need cleaners insurance?
Without the right cleaning business insurance in place you could be exposed to compensation claims against you if something goes wrong.
Could you cover the cost of replacing clients property? How would you cope if an employee had an accident at work? Cleaners insurance can leave you safe in the knowledge that should something happen, you’re covered.
What covers do cleaners need?
At Premierline, we offer cleaning insurance that can be as simple or comprehensive as you require depending on your business operations. When thinking about what insurance and covers you need to protect your business, you should consider the following:
- Public liability – to cover you against unforeseen events that could leave you and your business exposed to financial loss.
- Employers’ liability – to protect your employees against accidents at work and any damages awarded as a result.
- Personal accident cover – to tide you over in the event that you injured yourself at work.
- Tools & plant – to protect your tools, equipment, and plant.
- Buildings cover – to cover for loss or damage to your business premises.
- Contents and stock – to reinstate your items and belongings.
- Business interruption – to keep finances running when disaster strikes.
- Contract works – designed to cover work that’s underway on a construction site.
- Business legal expenses – to cover the cost of legal expenses or defend your business against legal action.
- Commercial vehicle cover – if you use a vehicle or a van for business.
How much does cleaners insurance cost?
The cost of cleaning insurance depends on a range of factors including the size of your business, and the level of cover that you require. Get a new quote online or contact one of our business insurance specialists to find out how much your cleaning insurance might cost to protect yourself and your business from unforeseen circumstances.
Why choose Premierline to arrange cleaners insurance?
We have many years’ experience arranging cleaning business insurance for clients doing domestic cleaning, or working on more commercial and industrial premises. We understand the nature of your work can lead to a variety of hazardous scenarios, requiring specialist insurance. It’s our job to ensure you have insurance in place to protect your livelihood, so you can concentrate on the job in hand.
Whether you’re working alone, or employ a team to assist you, we can arrange cleaning contractors insurance with covers that are most relevant to you, meaning you only pay for the cover you need.
You can protect your livelihood online in just a few minutes, or for advice call us to speak to one of our advisors and they’ll arrange your cleaning contractors insurance for you.
What will I need to know to complete my insurance quotation?
Try to have your existing insurance schedule and renewal notice available as this will give us the majority of the information that we will need. However, if you are a new business, don’t worry – our business insurance advisors will be able to guide you through the process of understanding and identifying your insurance needs.
How soon will I get my policy documents?
We will email your policy documentation to you which means you will receive these straight away. Alternatively, if you would prefer your documents to be posted, you will normally receive them within 5 working days.
How do I pay for my policy?
You can pay annually using a credit/debit card or by making an electronic payment. Alternatively you can manage your payments through a monthly Direct Debit plan with our approved premium finance provider, Premium Credit Limited.
Why choose Premierline?
We're contractor insurance experts
We understand the nature of running your business often leaves little time for much else. That's why we work closely with some of the UK's leading insurers to find cover that's right for you, making arranging insurance for your contracting business simple and hassle-free. We're committed to finding the right insurance solutions for your business to let you work without worry and focus on what really matters – your business.
- Award winning service - We're trusted by thousands of SMEs across the UK
- Comprehensive protection - We can help with all your commercial insurance needs
- UK based experts - Located in Lancaster, our advisors are here to help

Our customer reviews and testimonials
“I always deal with friendly staff at Premierline who are more than happy to offer me the best cover. I would not want to change to anyone else.”
Cleaning Contractor
Customer since February 2024
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Speak to a cleaners insurance expert
You can protect your business online in just a few minutes if you know the levels of cover you need, or if you require advice call us to get a cleaning insurance quote today.
Compare & buy cover online
If you know the covers you require, it’s quick & easy to compare contractors & self-employed quotes from a selection of insurers on our website.
Request a call back
Unsure of your cover requirements or looking for insurance advice? We’ll call to arrange a new insurance quote at a time that’s convenient for you
Call us on: 0333 320 6009
Our advisors are just a phone call away. On average, we answer calls within 90 seconds. Lines open Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm







