Fencing Contractor Insurance Coverage Checklist
The coverages a fencing contractor business may carry — core, prevalent, and situational — why each matters, and the gap most often missed.
Pull out your current policy and check the box next to any coverage you can confirm is already in place — anything unchecked is worth a quick conversation with your advisor. Coverage checklist for fence and gate contractors. Priorities reflect typical exposure; confirm against pool and automatic-gate work.
Tick each coverage you can confirm you carry — anything left unticked is a good question for your next policy review.
| Have it? | Coverage | Why this business needs it | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial General Liability (incl. Products-Completed Operations) | Covers injuries and damage during work and after it's finished. | Core | |
| Workers' Compensation | Required in most states. | Core | |
| Commercial Auto | Covers trucks and trailers — confirm trailers and attached equipment are included. | Core | |
| Contractor's Equipment / Inland Marine | Covers mowers, trailers, and tools. | Prevalent | |
| Umbrella / Excess Liability | Adds limits for a pool-barrier or gate injury to a child. | Situational |
The coverage gap most often missed
The most commonly missed gap for this class is underground-utility damage. Every post hole is a dig under one-call laws, and striking a gas, electric, or fiber line can cause major damage that some policies exclude or limit. Pool barriers carry the other severe exposure. Contractors should call 811 before every job, confirm property lines in writing, and build pool fences and gates to code.
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Frequently asked questions
What insurance does a fencing contractor business need?
The core coverages for a fencing contractor business are Commercial General Liability (incl. Products-Completed Operations), Workers' Compensation, Commercial Auto. This checklist also lists the prevalent and situational coverages worth considering, with a plain-English note on why each matters.
Is this checklist insurance advice?
No. It is a free educational tool to help you have a more informed conversation with a licensed professional. It affords no coverage and is not insurance, legal, or financial advice — only your actual policy language governs what is and isn't covered.
Can Cory Washington & Co. review my fencing contractor coverage?
Yes. Share your checklist and we'll review your program line by line, market your account across multiple carriers, and explain the trade-offs in plain English. Cory Washington & Co. LLC is licensed in all 50 states.
This checklist is a free educational tool from Cory Washington & Co. to help you review your own coverage and have a more informed conversation with a licensed insurance professional. It is general information only — not insurance, legal, or financial advice, and not a recommendation to buy, change, or cancel any policy. Coverage terms, availability, limits, and requirements vary by policy, carrier, and state, and only the language in your actual policy governs what is and isn’t covered. Checking or leaving blank any item above does not indicate that you are adequately insured or under-insured. Using this checklist does not create a client, agency, or fiduciary relationship. Always consult a licensed professional about your specific situation.