Shoring Contractor Insurance Coverage

Shoring system design — whether done by an engineer on your staff or through a PE stamp process — creates professional liability exposure. If a shoring system fails or underperforms and the cause is alleged to be a design error or inadequate specification, professional liability covers the resulting claim. GL does not cover professional service failures.

Urban excavation and shoring work frequently encounters contaminated soil, groundwater, and underground conditions. When shoring and excavation operations disturb contaminated materials, pollution conditions can result — creating third-party claims and cleanup obligations that GL's pollution exclusion denies. Pollution liability covers these events.

Shoring contractor workers comp covers excavation cave-in injuries, equipment operator injuries (drill rig, crane), falls into excavations and from elevated work platforms, ground movement injuries during shoring installation, and the musculoskeletal injuries from heavy shoring material handling. Correct classification for shoring work is important for premium accuracy.

Urban construction projects and major building foundations increasingly require $5M or more in total liability capacity from shoring contractors. The adjacent structure damage exposure on major urban projects — where an adjacent structure could suffer millions in damage — also justifies umbrella coverage above standard GL limits.

Your shoring equipment — drill rigs, soldier pile drivers, tieback equipment, sheet pile vibratory hammers, and shoring materials — is not covered by GL. An inland marine floater covers this equipment at project sites, in transit, and at your yard against theft, vandalism, and physical damage.

Yes. Contractors Choice Agency holds licenses in all 50 states and writes shoring contractor programs coast to coast. NPN 8608479.

AM Best A+ rated specialty carriers with appetites for shoring and excavation support contractor risks. Carrier selection depends on your specific operation, states, and system types.

Call 844-967-5247 immediately. We provide 2-hour claims response during business hours.

Yes. Monthly payment plans and premium finance options are available for shoring contractor programs.

Yes. Once coverage is bound, we issue certificates same day including AI endorsements as required by project owners and GCs.

Since 2005 — over 20 years. Shoring and excavation support contractor programs have been a specialty focus since 2011.

Business name, years in operation, annual revenue, number of employees, shoring system types, whether you are design-build or install-only, states where you work, and claims history for the past 5 years.

Yes. We insure shoring contractors of all sizes — from two-person underpinning crews to established multi-crew earth retention firms.

Yes. Professional liability for design-build shoring contractors is a core part of our program. We structure E&O coverage for the professional services component of your shoring work.

Yes. Multi-state workers comp coordination is standard for shoring contractors who follow projects across state lines.

844-967-5247, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.

12220 E Riggs Road, Suite #105, Chandler, AZ 85249.

josh@contractorschoiceagency.com.

Yes. Submit the quote form at shoringinsurance.com/quote and we will respond within 15 minutes during business hours.