Home renovation and remodeling

Home renovation and remodeling2026-08-17T23:39:25-04:00

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General Liability

Damage to existing finishes and to occupants’ personal property.

Workers’ Compensation

Demolition, lifting and confined work area injuries.

Contractor’s Tools and Equipment

Tools staged in occupied homes across multiple projects.

Builder’s Risk

Renovation work in progress and materials before completion.

Commercial Auto

Trucks and trailers hauling materials and debris.

Commercial Umbrella

Occupied-dwelling work raises bodily injury severity meaningfully.

Common questions about Home renovation and remodeling

Answering the most frequently asked questions about Home renovation and remodeling.

Does working in an occupied home change anything?2026-08-17T23:39:29-04:00

It raises bodily injury exposure meaningfully, and many carriers rate for it. Disclose occupied-dwelling work.

What if my work causes damage months later?2026-08-17T23:39:28-04:00

Completed operations responds. Water intrusion claims commonly surface a season or two after completion.

Am I liable for my subcontractors?2026-08-17T23:39:28-04:00

Yes. Collect certificates before they start, or their claims become yours.

Is the client’s existing property covered?2026-08-17T23:39:27-04:00

General liability covers damage you cause to existing structure and contents, which is the frequent claim in occupied homes.

Do I need builder’s risk on a renovation?2026-08-17T23:39:27-04:00

Usually yes for the work in progress. Confirm whether the homeowner’s policy will respond, since many exclude renovation.

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