Builders Risk Insurance in Colorado
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What is builders risk insurance?
Delays are commonplace in construction, especially when working on large commercial projects. Sometimes the costs associated with delays can be passed onto contractors. To help protect against this potential risk, contractors in Colorado may want builders risk insurance.
Builders risk insurance offers specialized coverage for construction projects that could be delayed. Coverage may provide protection if there’s a delay, or the project is never finished.
When do construction companies in Colorado need builders risk coverage?
Colorado construction companies may need builders risk coverage when undertaking a major construction project. Many commercial projects require that the contractor purchase this coverage. Without coverage, such jobs may be unavailable to a construction company.
When coverage is required, it may be a stipulation coming from the customer or the lender. Such requirements are intended to safeguard the customer or lender from financial costs if the work isn’t done on time.
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What assets can builders risk coverage insure?
Builders risk coverage might also protect a construction company’s stuff at a job site. Any protection is typically is normally restricted to the job site, but most items at the site can be protected. For instance, a policy might extend coverage to:
- Structures in progress
- Structures once completed
- Large machinery and equipment
- Smaller equipment
- Specialized and common tools
- Building materials and supplies
While all coverages can vary from one policy to the next, coverage for structures is particularly policy-specific. An insurance agent specializing in builders risk can help construction companies make sure they find a policy with protection for in-progress and completed structures, or whatever structures they need protected.
What types of construction projects can be insured with builders risk coverage?
Builders risk policies are primarily used for larger construction projects, particularly commercial ones. Some examples of projects that coverage might be procured for include:
- Apartment complexes
- Housing developments
- Retail centers
- Office buildings
- Industrial facilities
- Warehouses
- Public infrastructure projects
In some cases, coverage will be used for major renovations of larger buildings. Major landscaping and hardscaping work is covered less often, but policies might still be available to large-scale landscapers.
Can builders risk policies be purchased for single-family home construction?
Builders risk policies normally aren’t purchased for the construction of one house. These policies are primarily used for larger projects, when the potential cost of delay easily justifies paying premiums.
In the uncommon scenario where a homeowner insists on builders risk coverage for their new home build, an insurance agent who understands builders risk policies well may be able to find a suitable one.
Which perils are covered by builders risk policies?
Builders risk policies might protect against a variety of risks. These can include:
- Severe weather
- Fire and smoke
- Theft and vandalism
- Certain water damage
- Other perils as detailed
Can builders risk policies be extended if there’s a delay in construction?
Many builders risk policies allow construction companies to extend the policy if work isn’t completed by the expected deadline. Policies frequently have a limit of one extension, and often require a new policy beyond a single extension. Some policies may have different terms, though, either offering no or multiple extensions.
If a policy needs to be extended, or if another policy is needed, this is something that an experienced insurance agent can help with.
How much does it cost to get builders risk coverage?
The cost of builders risk coverage varies, depending on factors like the following:
- Project type, size and location
- Equipment and tools used
- Expected timeline
- Company history
- Claims history
Construction companies can get precise quotes for their projects by consulting with an independent insurance agent, who’ll be able to check quotes from several insurance companies.
Where can Colorado construction companies get builders risk insurance?
If you run a construction company in Colorado that needs builders risk insurance for a larger project, contact the independent insurance agents at The DeLuca Agency. Our agents will work closely with you to determine what a policy should cover, and then help you find a policy that’ll meet your company’s coverage needs well.
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