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Grading & Excavation Insurance

Comprehensive protection for grading and excavation contractors. From heavy equipment to underground utilities, we cover the unique risks of your trade.

Coverage Types for Grading & Excavation

Build a comprehensive insurance package that protects every aspect of your business.

General Liability

Covers third-party bodily injury and property damage at job sites.

Workers Compensation

Required in Florida for contractors with 3+ employees. Covers injuries from heavy equipment operation.

Commercial Auto

Covers dump trucks, haul trucks, and equipment transport vehicles.

Inland Marine / Equipment

Covers excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and other heavy equipment.

Umbrella/Excess Liability

Additional liability protection for large projects with higher risk exposures.

Environmental Liability

Covers cleanup costs for sediment runoff, contamination, and environmental damage.

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Common Grading & Excavation Risks

Understanding these risks helps you choose the right coverage.

Equipment rollover and tip-over accidents
Hitting underground utilities (gas, water, electric, telecom)
Erosion and sediment runoff causing environmental damage
Injuries to third parties visiting the job site
Damage to neighboring properties from grading work
Equipment theft from job sites overnight
Trench collapse and cave-in injuries
Dust and debris complaints from nearby residents

Why Choose Greene & Associates?

Earthwork Specialists

We understand underground utility damage, erosion claims, and the unique risks of excavation work.

Equipment Fleet Coverage

Comprehensive protection for your bulldozers, excavators, graders, and heavy machinery fleet.

Environmental Liability

Coverage for runoff, contamination, and environmental risks associated with grading and excavation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What insurance do I need for grading and excavation work?

At minimum, you need general liability, workers compensation, commercial auto, and inland marine for your equipment. Many projects also require umbrella liability coverage. Environmental liability is increasingly important for erosion and sediment control.

Does excavation insurance cover equipment?

Yes, inland marine coverage (also called equipment floater coverage) specifically covers heavy equipment like excavators, bulldozers, and loaders against theft, damage, and breakdown. Make sure your policy covers equipment at job sites, not just at your yard.

How much does grading and excavation insurance cost?

Costs vary significantly based on the types and value of equipment you operate. Most grading and excavation contractors pay $10,000-25,000/year for comprehensive coverage. Equipment-heavy operations with high-value machinery will be at the higher end.

Do I need special coverage for environmental damage?

Standard general liability may not cover environmental damage from sediment runoff or contamination. Consider adding environmental liability coverage, which is increasingly required on larger construction projects.

Trusted Carriers We Represent

Berkshire Hathaway Guard
Cabrillo Coastal
CNA
CNA Surety
Cypress
Edison
FCBI
Florida Peninsula
Foremost
Hartford
Kemper
National General
Normandy Insurance
Progressive
Safe Harbor Insurance
Security First Insurance
Southern Oak
Travelers
US Coastal
Universal Property
GEICO
Hagerty
US Assure
Zurich

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