What insurance does a handyman need?

Usually general liability, commercial auto, and tools coverage, plus workers compensation if you have employees and a bond where required. The policy has to match the work you actually perform.

Will my policy cover all the work I do?

Only if the form matches your scope. Handyman policies commonly exclude certain trades, and claims from excluded or unlicensed work can be denied. Honest disclosure is what keeps you covered.

Do I need a license or bond?

It depends on your state and the type and value of work. Some work requires a license, and some clients or jurisdictions require a bond. We help you confirm what applies.

Can property managers require a certificate?

Yes, often with additional insured status. We make sure the endorsement behind the certificate is in place.

Handyman Insurance - Vantage Point Risk

Broad work, broad exposure, the right coverage.

Handyman businesses do a little of everything, which is exactly what makes coverage tricky: the policy has to match the actual scope, exclude nothing you really do, and respect the line between licensed and unlicensed work. Done right, it is affordable protection for a versatile operation.

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Handyman operators typically need general liability, workers compensation if they have employees, commercial auto, and tools coverage, plus bonds where required. The key issues are scope creep, excluded trades, and getting classification and coverage to match the work actually performed.

Why scope is the core issue

A handyman policy is only as good as its fit to your real work. Carriers often exclude certain trades, electrical, roofing, or structural work, and a claim from excluded or unlicensed work can be denied. The fix is honest disclosure of what you do and a policy whose form matches it, not a generic policy that quietly excludes half your jobs.

The coverage stack

General liability covers accidental property damage and injury, the most common handyman claims. Workers compensation applies if you have helpers or employees. Commercial auto covers the work vehicle, and tools coverage protects your gear. Some jurisdictions or clients require a bond, which we can place.

Contracts, licensing, and certificates

Landlords and property managers often ask for a certificate and additional insured status. Licensing rules vary by state and by the type and dollar value of work, and unlicensed work above a threshold can void coverage. We help you match coverage to your scope and flag where licensing or a bond applies.

Broad work, broad exposure, the right coverage.

Why scope is the core issue

The coverage stack

Contracts, licensing, and certificates

Common questions.

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General Liability

Tools & Equipment

Licensing & Compliance

Cover everything you actually do.