Tools and Equipment Insurance

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What is Tools and Equipment insurance coverage?

Tools and equipment insurance could replace or repair your work gear if it gets stolen or damaged on the job. At NEXT, this coverage is available for contractors and cleaning businesses.

What can Tool and Equipment insurance cover?

  • Repair and replacement costs for stolen tools, machinery, work clothing and safety gear
  • Equipment coverage for accidental damages

How much does Tools and Equipment insurance cost?

Starting at $19/month

Buy online in about 10 minutes, and cancel anytime.

Who needs Tools and Equipment insurance most?

  • Construction trades
  • Contractors
  • Cleaners and janitorial businesses

Insurance for tools and equipment could help with

Stolen tools

Stolen tools

A trailer of gear or equipment on a job site goes missing and needs replacing.**

Damaged equipment

Damaged equipment

An essential piece of machinery gives out.

Rental equipment

Rental equipment

A tool you contract out for the job gets lost or stolen.

How much does Tools and Equipment insurance cost?

Tool and equipment insurance for contractors, an add-on to general liability insurance, can cost as little as $19/month for some low-risk businesses.

Several factors influence your business insurance quote, including:

  • Your industry
  • Your business operations
  • The size of your business
  • Where you do business
  • Your business needs and how much coverage you choose
  • Policy and coverage limits

How to buy Tools and Equipment insurance online

Start a free online quote

In about 10 minutes you’ll see the exact price you’ll pay for business insurance online.

Customize your coverage

Adjust your policy limits and deductibles to pick the right coverage at the right price.

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Your coverage is effective after payment. And your certificate of insurance can be shared at no extra cost.

Who needs Tools and Equipment business insurance?

Construction trades and contractors

Contractors and other construction pros like plumbers, electricians, painters and landscapers. You can get protection from some financial losses If the tool storage shed or trailer gets broken into, or if your contractor accidentally breaks the tools you need to finish the job.

Cleaning and janitorial services

Commercial cleaners and house cleaners travel with equipment and supplies to worksites to get the job done. If anything gets damaged or lost along the way, this coverage could help you quickly replace it or repair it to help you cut downtime and get back to work.

Tools and Equipment insurance FAQ (frequently asked questions)

What types of tools and equipment can be covered by Tool and Equipment insurance?

Some examples of business equipment that could be covered items under your tools and equipment policy include:

  • Sanding power tools
  • Saws and hand tools
  • Backhoes and excavators
  • Laser levels
  • Dust-control systems
  • Ladders and workbenches
  • Power drills
  • Blowtorches
  • CNC routers
  • Oscillating multi-tools
  • Concrete moisture meter
  • Stand lights
  • Hearing protection
  • Helmets and safety gear
  • Power tubing cutters

What’s not covered by contractors equipment insurance?

Tool and equipment insurance, also called inland marine insurance, covers a lot if your tools go missing — but it won’t cover everything.

Be sure to check your policy for exclusions that won’t be covered. Some instances where tools and equipment insurance usually won’t provide coverage include:

  • Corrosion, rust or wear and tear. If your power cutter is so rusted it’s no longer usable, it wouldn’t be covered by your policy.
  • Costs beyond the limit of your policy. Read your policy carefully to understand its limits.

How do I make a business insurance claim?

You can file a claim anytime online or in the NEXT app.

You’ll be asked to share the details of what happened and to provide relevant photos and documentation. We strive to make claims decisions as quickly as possible so that you can get back to work.

Learn how to file a claim.

When will I get my policy and proof of insurance?

It takes about 10 minutes to get a quote, buy coverage and get access to policy documents and your certificate of insurance (COI).

You can access your documents and COI 24/7 online or in the NEXT app for iPhone or Android.

How much business insurance do I need?

The amount of business insurance best for your business depends on many variables, such as:

  • Your level of risk
  • The state where you work
  • The type of work you do
  • How many employees, subcontractors and customers you have
  • The value of your business property
  • Your building structure and stability

NEXT’s online quote tool will prompt you for answers to give you an exact quote for business insurance specific to your business.

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* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts and policy start times apply to specific coverages only.

** Coverage examples are for illustrative purposes only. Your policy documents govern, terms and exclusions apply. Coverage is dependent on actual facts and circumstances giving rise to a claim.

Any starting prices or premiums represented before an actual customer quote are not guaranteed and are representations of existing premiums of active policies as of March 21, 2025. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.