Builders Risk / Installation Floater for Shoring Contractors
An installation floater protects shoring materials and installed systems at project sites — soldier piles, sheet pile, tiebacks, and timber lagging staged at active excavation projects before project completion and owner acceptance.
What it covers
- Shoring materials staged at project sites — soldier piles, sheet pile, lagging
- Installed shoring systems before project completion
- Tieback materials at project sites
- Temporary facilities and structures at active excavation projects
Who it's for
- Shoring contractors with significant material inventory staged at active projects
- Contractors with installed shoring systems that remain at risk before project acceptance
- Any shoring contractor where staged material value at a project site is significant
Why CCA
- Per-project or annual reporting forms for shoring contractor material profiles
- Coverage for shoring materials that are staged in urban environments
- Fast coverage confirmation to satisfy project owner requirements
Common questions about builders risk / installation floater
No. GL covers third-party claims, not your own materials. An installation floater covers shoring materials staged at project sites against theft, damage, and loss.
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.
Pair it with related coverage
Get Your Shoring Contractor Insurance Quote
GL, professional liability, workers comp, and pollution liability — programs built for shoring and excavation support contractors nationwide.