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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 cover is the starting point for your gardeners’ insurance, as it can safeguard against claims for accidental injury to any third party, or accidental damage to their property. For instance, if you accidentally knocked over an ornate birdbath, or a customer fell over your tools, public liability cover could take care of any compensation awarded as a result, as well as legal and medical costs incurred.

Employers' liability for gardeners
If you employ anyone to help you, you will need to ensure that you include employer’s liability cover in your gardening insurance policy. This can protect you should your staff, during the course of their employment, accidentally injure themselves.

Personal accident cover
Personal accident cover for business owners should be considered, to provide protection in the event that you injure yourself and are unable to work. For instance, if you cut your hand badly, you may struggle to fulfil your daily duties at work so this cover can provide a weekly benefit to tide you over while you get back to full health.

Property covers for gardeners
As a gardener, 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
Consider business interruption cover to protect your income should you suffer damage at your premises meaning you are unable to trade. With varying levels of cover available, you can select the cover that’s most relevant to you meaning you only pay for the cover you need. Just give us a call for advice on the covers you may need.

Professional indemnity cover
Gardening professionals are often required to provide deisgns and advice to clients. If you provide a professional service, or advice to customers, professional indemnity insurance should be considered as an essential cover for your business. It can cover compensation for losses you are legally liable for if you make a mistake or give negligent advice which results in a loss to the customer or in the event the work you carried out is deemed to be defective, inadequate or fails to perform. Call us today to discuss adding professional indemnity cover to your gardener insurance package.

Van insurance for gardeners
A commercial vehicle or van could be a crucial part of your business as an gardening contractor; whether it’s for transporting new plants and equipment such as lawnmowers 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 gardeners.

Commercial legal protection
Commercial legal expenses can also be included within your gardener’s insurance policy to protect against tax and VAT disputes, damage to premises, personal injury and jury service allowance.

Tool cover for gardeners
You may also wish to look at protecting your tools and equipment against damage or theft. You can protect a range of tools from lawnmowers to secateurs, to hired in plant and equipment. These can be included in the level of cover that is most suitable for you and can also be extended to cover employees’ tools as well.

Gardeners insurance FAQs
Do I need gardeners insurance?
Without the right gardener insurance in place, you may be personally responsible for any losses that occur, as well as any third-party claims that could be submitted against you.
All of these covers can typically be combined to offer a comprehensive gardening contractor insurance package that is tailored to your unique requirements. Our specialist insurance advisors can help you find the cover that’s right for you by offering professional insurance recommendations over the phone based on your requirements. Alternatively, if you know what covers you need, compare prices online from a panel of some of the UK’s leading insurers in a matter of minutes. Protect your business today, don’t risk jeopardising your livelihood.
What covers do gardeners need?
At Premierline, we offer gardener insurance that can be as simple or comprehensive as you require depending on your business needs. 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.
- Professional indemnity – can cover compensation for losses you are legally liable for if you make a mistake or give negligent advice.
How much does gardeners insurance cost?
The cost of gardener insurance depends on a range of factors including the size of your business, and the level of cover that you require. Get a personalised quote online or contact one of our business insurance specialists to find out how much your gardener insurance might cost to protect yourself and your business from unforeseen circumstances.
Why choose Premierline to arrange gardeners insurance?
We have many years of experience arranging gardener insurance so we’ve really got to know the covers that gardeners require. We are here to make sure that you have the best covers to protect you against the risks you face daily.
You can protect your business online in just a few minutes if you know what you want, or if you need some advice call us to get a gardener insurance quote today.
What type of gardeners do Premierline work with?
Gardeners’ insurance is suitable for freelance gardeners, horticultural experts, garden design and build services, landscape gardeners, and many other similar gardening trades. If you are simply providing grass cutting or grass treatment services, then this type of policy may also give you the cover you need.
At Premierline, we can tailor a gardeners’ insurance policy to suit your needs and give you the protection you need for your livelihood to let you work without worry.
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

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“Andy was great. He went to extreme lengths to sort my insurance needs. Hes a real asset to the company - so helpful and professional in his manner.”
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Speak to a gardeners insurance expert
You can protect your business online in just a few minutes if you know what you want, or if you need some advice call us to get a gardener 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







