Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Feb 25, 2011 11:08 am Hi there, Just wondering what insurance companies offer insurance for public liability on land and owner builder construction. I've tried a few companies (eg. RACV...) with no luck. Thanks in advance... Jem's Custom build - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58630 Re: Owner Builder Insurance - Victoria 2Feb 25, 2011 11:36 am We used a company called Brookvale Insurance Brokers (Craig - 02 9934 9770), and AllRisk were nearly as competitive (but not quite!) (Mark 1300 255 747). Its all very straightforward Lucy House burned down: 3 April 2010 DA approval: 15 December 2010 (Yep, it took THAT long!) Demolition of old house: 10/02/11) 1st round of concreting: 10/03/11 http://mattnlucyp.blogspot.com/ Re: Owner Builder Insurance - Victoria 3Feb 25, 2011 2:18 pm yeah i rang heaps of companies with no luck so we didnt get any at all figured we could get it after we started. now we are too far into our build and cant get any till we get occupancy cert so dont start building till you get ins because once you start you cant get it till you finish stay safe happy building Re: Owner Builder Insurance - Victoria 4Feb 25, 2011 2:20 pm FD Beck. Australia wide, on line quote, comprehensive coverage. Cheaper than other brokers I tried. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Owner Builder Insurance - Victoria 5Feb 25, 2011 6:13 pm Hi Jemsaf I got my through PSC connect insurance broker, really happy with the coverage or liability and the cost was reasonable. call Tony walker on 03 98626528 He really helped us Re: Owner Builder Insurance - Victoria 6Mar 05, 2011 11:31 am chippy FD Beck. Australia wide, on line quote, comprehensive coverage. Cheaper than other brokers I tried. Same! Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Owner Builder Insurance - Victoria 7Mar 14, 2011 12:23 am chippy FD Beck. Australia wide, on line quote, comprehensive coverage. Cheaper than other brokers I tried. FD Beck were about the same as Buildsafe. Went with Buildsafe for a few reasons. Staff quite good and helpful. Prompt replies. FD Beck very slow. Buildsafe say they will extend if required unlike some. Cost to extend same rate as original policy according to info given over phone (fingers crossed). Also took public liabilty up to $10mil from $5mil for a couple of hundred extra which was good as my local council would not have allowed me to open up footpath my self for the plumber to place stormwater to curb and channel. Covered excavation to 2 metres. (We went to almost 3 metres at one point) only required to email a copy of excavators insurance when told how deep. Also covers contractors incase they turn out not to have cover. They also allow/included pool as owner builder. Escallation allowance, expediting, professionals/consultants and demolition cost/allowance incase of total loss on site were all covered as additional to the total sum insured as part of the policy. Hi All, I just wanted to close this topic out with an update. So we ended up agreeing to a number with the insurance company, and after an extensive amount of hand… 8 23403 Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest… 11 22891 |