Heavy equipment doing site preparation work in Florida

Site Prep Contractor Insurance

Comprehensive protection for land clearing, grading, and site preparation contractors. From heavy equipment to environmental hazards, we cover your unique risks.

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Coverage Types for Site Prep Contractors

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

General Liability

Protects against third-party claims for bodily injury and property damage at job sites.

Workers Compensation

Covers medical expenses and lost wages for workers injured operating heavy equipment.

Commercial Auto

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

Inland Marine / Equipment

Covers heavy equipment like bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, and compactors.

Commercial Property

Covers your yard, storage facilities, and office buildings.

Umbrella/Excess Liability

Additional liability protection for large projects with higher risk exposures.

Common Site Prep Contractor Risks

Understanding these risks helps you choose the right coverage.

Equipment rollover and tip-over accidents

Hitting underground utilities (gas, water, electric)

Erosion and sediment runoff causing environmental damage

Injuries to third parties visiting the job site

Damage to neighboring properties from grading work

Dust and debris complaints from nearby residents

Equipment theft from job sites overnight

Wildfire sparks from grading equipment in dry conditions

Why Choose Greene & Associates?

Heavy Equipment Coverage

Specialized inland marine and equipment floater policies protect your valuable site prep machinery.

Job Site Liability

We understand multi-contractor site coordination risks and provide comprehensive liability protection.

Bond Assistance

Need surety bonds for site prep contracts? We help secure the bonds you need to win jobs.

Site Prep Insurance Throughout Florida

Every Florida region has its own site work challenges. We insure contractors who handle them all.

Jacksonville & Northeast FL

Clearing lots near the Intracoastal, prepping sites for warehouse development, dealing with wetlands and Army Corps permits. Northeast Florida site work is a regulatory maze. Your insurance should not add to it.

Jacksonville Insurance

Orlando & Central FL

Dirt moves FAST in Orlando. Subdivisions, commercial pads, theme park expansion — if it involves heavy equipment and changing elevation, we have insured it. Quick quotes for growing operations.

Orlando Insurance

Tampa & Gulf Coast

Coastal sites mean water table issues, fill dirt, compaction tests, and hurricane wind zone foundations. Tampa site prep contractors know the drill. We insure the whole process, from clear to slab.

Tampa Insurance

Miami & South FL

Rock. Everywhere. South Florida site prep is more jackhammer than dozer. Blasting permits, bedrock removal, sea level concerns — expensive, risky work. Your coverage should reflect reality.

Miami Insurance

Gainesville & North Central FL

Campus expansions, new student housing, scraping pine forests for subdivisions. North Central Florida is growing, and site prep contractors are making it happen. We cover the equipment and the liability.

Gainesville Insurance

Tallahassee & Panhandle

State projects, government RFPs, capitol complex site work. Panhandle clay and compliance paperwork. If you are prepping sites for Florida agencies, we handle the insurance so you can focus on the bid.

Tallahassee Insurance

Based in Lake City, serving site prep contractors from Pensacola to the Keys.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Land clearing contractors typically need general liability, workers compensation, commercial auto, and inland marine for equipment. You may also want environmental liability coverage for erosion and sediment control issues.

Costs vary significantly based on the types and value of equipment you operate. Most site prep contractors pay $8,000-20,000/year for comprehensive coverage. Equipment-heavy operations with high-value machinery will be at the higher end.

General liability typically covers damages from hitting utilities, but there may be exclusions. Some contractors add specific utility line coverage or ensure their policy doesn't have a utilities exclusion. Discuss your work scope with us to ensure proper coverage.

Need to understand Florida workers comp? Read our complete guide to workers compensation requirements for Florida contractors.

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