FAQ Category: Window Cleaning Insurance

No, pressure cleaning of any nature is excluded from cover. If you engage in pressure washing, you’ll need to seek specialist insurance for that activity.

Public Liability will protect you against third-party claims if you accidentally damage valuable displays or property while cleaning shopfronts or windows.

Public Liability would cover injuries or damage to third parties during such incidents, assuming you’re not found negligent in your decision to continue working in unsafe weather.

Yes, as long as the panels are the item being cleaned and not considered machinery, Property Damage from Cleaning would apply. Care must be taken to use non-damaging methods and approved solutions.

Yes, cover applies to listed or historic properties under Public Liability and Property Damage from Cleaning, provided you follow any specific care or conservation guidelines.

Damage to blinds or curtains during cleaning would be covered under Property Damage from Cleaning, assuming they are part of the items you’re cleaning at the time.

Yes, Public Liability insurance will provide coverage, as long as all work is conducted in accordance with relevant safety standards. If the work involves specialist cradle operations, a risk assessment and appropriate training may be required.

Please note, we are unable to cover any work performed at heights exceeding 5 metres above the surrounding floor or ground level.

Yes, if the damage occurs during cleaning and falls under Property Damage from Cleaning, it’s covered up to the selected limit. Be cautious with fragile or specialty structures.

Yes, Property Damage from Cleaning covers chemical damage to items being cleaned, including specialist glass, unless exclusions apply (e.g., certain machinery or prohibited methods like pressure cleaning).

Yes, Property Damage from Cleaning covers damage to surfaces and items you’re cleaning—including frames and glass—up to the policy limit. Damage from cleaning chemicals is also included but not damage from sand blasting or pressure washing.