Insurance for Construction & Trades

Smarter protection for projects, people and plant.

Whether you’re a contractor, developer, engineer or trade professional, Sona Insurance provides tailored protection that reflects how you actually work — on-site, on the road, and under pressure. We help construction and trades businesses safeguard their people, tools, vehicles, and contracts with joined-up, no-fuss cover.

Why this sector needs specialist cover

Construction and trades businesses face a unique combination of physical, legal, and contractual risks. Whether you’re managing subcontractors, operating plant, working at height or travelling between jobs, the potential for injury, damage or dispute is high — and the financial impact even higher.

With multiple moving parts, unpredictable weather, and third-party dependencies, even a small incident can lead to downtime, delays, or liability claims.

Where standard policies fall short

Generic commercial cover often fails to meet the real needs of construction professionals. Common gaps include:

  • Inadequate cover for subcontractors or temporary labour
  • No protection for tools, plant or hired-in equipment
  • Exclusions for manual work, hot works or high-risk sites
  • No cover for professional design, advice or certification
  • Limited liability cover: for public and employee injury claims
  • Poor business interruption protection: especially if site access is lost or equipment fails

With contracts to fulfil and health & safety to uphold, you need a broker who understands the full picture — and helps you cover every angle.

How Sona Insurance bridges the gap

At Sona Insurance, we work with contractors, sole traders, developers and multi-trade businesses to build tailored policies that reflect your site setup, risk exposure, client contracts and growth plans.

We’ll help you cover people, plant, vehicles, design risk and legal liability — all with clear advice and scalable cover.

Why choose Sona Insurance?

  • Tailored policies – for construction, trades and contracting
  • Cover for tools, plant, project delays, injury and site risks
  • Specialist advice – for subcontractor management and high-risk work
  • Access to the UK’s leading construction insurers
  • One point of contact – for all your cover
  • Responsive support – before, during and after a claim

Relevant covers for your business

Public & Employers’ Liability Insurance: Meet legal obligations and protect your team and clients

Essential for site safety and risk management — covers injury and damage claims from employees, subcontractors, and third parties.

Engineering & Machinery Insurance: Cover for fixed plant, tools and hired-in equipment

Protects against breakdown, accidental damage, and inspection failure for key machinery and construction equipment.

Commercial Combined Insurance: Join up your protection across tools, stock, and liability

Combines multiple essential covers into one policy tailored to your site, trades, and operational model.

Management Liability Insurance: Protect your directors and decision-makers from personal claims

Covers allegations of mismanagement, regulatory breaches or health & safety failings — critical for contractors and managing directors.

Motor Fleet Insurance: One policy for all your vans, pickups, and plant transport

Fleet-rated terms for businesses operating two or more vehicles — helping reduce admin, manage risk, and save money.

Accident & Travel Insurance: Protect your team wherever the job takes them

Covers serious injury, illness or travel disruption — especially important for site workers, project managers and employees working off-site.

Build with confidence — and cover that fits the job

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all quotes. Speaking to Sona Insurance means you get expert advice, tailored protection, and personal support — not just a price on a screen.

Call us today on 01206 694904 to discuss insurance for your construction or trades business.

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