Ice and Snow Removal Insurance for Landscaping Businesses
Landscapers don’t stop in winter. Neither do we. Ice and snow removal insurance expands your coverage to winter jobs, providing essential protection so there’s no such thing as an “off season.”
What Is Residential Snow Removal Insurance?
Residential snow removal insurance is an optional add-on for landscapers who offer snow and ice removal for homes and small multi-family properties. This additional coverage builds on your landscaping insurance with coverage for common risks associated with residential snow removal.
- Residential driveways and walkways
- Single-family homes
- Small multi-family residences (duplexes, 3–4 units)
What Does It Not Cover?
- Public, commercial, or industrial properties
- Public roads, highways, or sidewalks
- Heavy equipment use (except for residential walkways and driveways)
- Commercial snow contracts
Do Landscaping Businesses Need Snow Removal Insurance?
If your business offers residential ice and snow removal, insurance protects your company from costly third-party claims and legal expenses. Winter jobs introduce hazards that can turn profitable off-season work into unexpected and expensive setbacks, but insurance provides a financial safety net.
How snow removal insurance helps your business:
- Client and HOA requirements: Some residential contracts require proof of insurance before work begins. Without it, your business could miss out on jobs.
- Financial protection: Without insurance, even a single incident could result in fees, lost income, and fewer winter jobs.
- Credibility: Proof of insurance coverage helps build client trust and can lead to more consistent work throughout the season.
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Common Ice and Snow Removal Risks for Landscapers
Even the simplest winter jobs pose unique financial risks for landscapers. Residential snow removal insurance helps you avoid paying for accidents like:
A plow hits uneven pavement and cracks the homeowner’s driveway
You’re clearing snow from a client’s driveway when your plow blade catches uneven concrete and leaves a visible crack. With snow and ice removal coverage, you avoid paying out-of-pocket to repair the damage.
A snowblower throws ice and breaks the client’s garage window
While finishing up a driveway job, your snowblower throws a chunk of ice at the customer’s garage window and breaks it. Without insurance, you’re financially responsible for any damage to the owner’s property.
An employee accidentally breaks a decorative path light while shoveling a walkway
One of your workers hits a resident’s path light while shoveling their walkway, damaging it beyond repair. With the snow removal endorsement, the cost to replace and install a new light is covered.
How Much Does Snow Removal Insurance Cost?
Adding the snow and ice removal endorsement to your policy starts at $217/mo. with a $300,000 sublimit. Combined with your existing landscaping insurance at $33.75/mo., this coverage gives you the protection and peace of mind you need for a productive winter season.
How to Get Landscaping and Snow Removal Insurance
There are two easy ways to add the snow and ice removal endorsement to a landscaping insurance policy:
- Add the coverage when purchasing landscaping insurance: Select the snow removal endorsement when applying for a new policy
- From your online dashboard: If you already have a landscaping policy, you can log in to your account and add ice and snow removal coverage in minutes.
After checking out, your Certificate of Insurance (COI) will be ready to download.
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FAQs About Residential Snow Removal Insurance
Is snow and ice removal insurance separate from my landscaping insurance?
The snow and ice removal endorsement is an optional add-on for your existing landscaping insurance policy. You need a general liability policy to purchase this additional coverage.
Why do landscapers need special insurance for snow and ice removal?
Landscapers need snow and ice removal insurance to protect against financial risks not present in regular lawn care. Using equipment like snowblowers, plows, and snow shovels to clear walkways and driveways introduces new property damage risks, requiring more specialized coverage.
What does snow removal liability insurance typically cover?
Snow removal liability insurance covers property damage that occurs during residential ice and snow removal, including damage to driveways, garages, fences, and walkways.
What happens if I don’t have snow removal coverage?
Without snow removal coverage, your business is financially responsible for any damage to a client’s property during your service. On top of expensive repairs and replacements, some clients and HOAs will not work with companies that aren’t insured.
Protect Your Business All Year Long
Don’t let expensive claims grind your winter season to a halt. Add the snow removal endorsement to your landscaping insurance policy to protect your business and keep the winter jobs coming.