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A career as a pest controller, providing services to residential and commercial customers, is not for the squeamish or feint-of-heart. When you’re undertaking wasp nest removal, and the removal of other insects such as bed bugs, spiders and fleas, and vermin control – especially in areas where there is waste food – you need a strong stomach and a fearless disposition.
Start your quoteAs a pest controller, you will typically be dealing with members of the public, so will need public liability insurance (PL) in case of damage to property or you cause an accident to a member of the public.
The PL policy offers protection for you and your business from compensation claims due to accidents and injury to members of the public, or due to accidental damage to property. We also offer a range of other covers that can provide all-round protection for you and your business.
If you provide pest control services, including vermin control, you will be working at customer’s homes or in business premises. Each of which brings you into contact with members of the public, which means you can become a liability for them, which is why you could benefit from our range of tradesman insurance policies.
Examples of why pest controllers need insurance include:
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At Caunce O’Hara we offer the opportunity to tailor your insurance to meet your needs, including:
Personal injury – Potentially working with sharp tools, caustic substances and poisons can pose a health and accident risk to yourself and others. Personal accident insurance offers cover for your loss of earnings.
Employers’ liability insurance – This policy is a mandatory form of insurance – with a minimum of £5 million of cover – if you employ staff.
Theft or damage to your tools and trade materials – Your essential tools, equipment or materials are stolen from your work van. Tools insurance can help get you back on track quickly.
Caunce O’Hara are experts for tradesman insurance. These are just a few of the reasons to choose us for your cover:
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Complete our simple online quote form and get a quote in as little as 90 seconds.
Affordable protection
Our pricing is fully transparent, meaning you won’t be charged any hidden or unnecessary fees.
Platinum rated customer service
Customer service has always been at the top of Caunce O’Hara’s priorities, which is reflected in our positive Feefo feedback.
Over 25 years’ experience
We have been offering business insurance to self-employed professionals since 1995. As a result we understand the needs of self-employed business owners and contractors, which enables us to provide the cover you need.
The cost of an annual premium varies depending on your type of cover and the level of cover you need. Our public liability insurance for pest controllers starts from £106.00* for £1million of annual cover, which we think represents real value for money.
* Price quoted is inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate, and based on a pest controller with 1 employee, 5+ years trading and no claims in the last 3 years.
As well as public liability insurance, we offer a range of insurance covers for your individual circumstances, including:
The excess is the amount you pay towards a claim you make on your insurance policy. For example, if you make a claim for £1,000 for stolen tools and your excess is £200, then your payout will be £800.
Insurance policy | Lowest excess | Highest excess |
Public liability insurance | £250 | £250 |
Employers’ liability insurance | £0 | £0 |
Tools & trade materials cover (can only be purchased with the public liability policy) | £250 | £250 |
Personal accident insurance | £0 | £0 |
Professional indemnity insurance | £250 | £500 |
Please note the figures shown are for illustrative purposes only and any excess applied to your quote may differ, or affect the price.
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Our understanding of the freelance sector and the challenges you face daily, enables us to tailor our insurance products to meet your needs. Contact us to talk about your insurance requirements and to better understand the insurance we offer.
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