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Cover built around how window cleaners actually work, poles, water systems and travel between rounds.

Cover built around how window cleaners actually work, poles, water systems and travel between rounds.

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Water-fed poles
Ladders & racks
Working at height
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From a single round to a growing team, we've got you covered

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DCL
Allianz
Granite Underwriting
Inshur
Aviva
Jensten Insurance Brokers
ERS
Bond Lovis
QBE
Victor
Admiral business
Axa
Highway
Collingwood
Zurich
KGM
Ageas
NIG
Sabre
DCL

What is window cleaner van insurance?

Window cleaner van insurance is business van insurance built around cleaning rounds and travel between properties. It covers the van itself, and your poles and ladders can be covered separately with Tools in Transit Insurance.

“A standard personal van policy usually won’t cover cleaning equipment or the fact you’re using the van for work.”

The right cover depends on:

The value of poles and equipment you carry
Whether equipment is ever left in the van
How many properties you visit
Your driving and claims history
Whether you’re self-employed or have employees
Whether you work at height
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Cover that fits window cleaning work

Cover that fits window cleaning work

Window cleaning rounds often need more than one type of cover working together.

Window cleaning rounds often need more than one type of cover working together.

Tools in Transit InsuranceRecommended

Tools in Transit Insurance

Cover for poles, ladders and cleaning equipment while they’re in the van and during loading and unloading. Fitted tank systems are not included.

Comprehensive Van CoverRecommended

Comprehensive Van Cover

Full protection for your van against accidental damage, fire and theft.

Public LiabilityRecommended

Public Liability

Cover if your work causes injury or property damage, particularly relevant when working at height.

Employers’ Liability

Employers’ Liability

Often a legal requirement if you employ other cleaners.

Breakdown & Hire Vehicle

Breakdown & Hire Vehicle

Keep working if your van breaks down, with optional replacement vehicle cover.

Legal Expenses

Legal Expenses

Optional support with legal costs following an incident.

Employing other window cleaners?

Employing other window cleaners?

If you're taking on staff, you'll also need Employers' Liability insurance, it's a legal requirement, separate from your van cover.

If you're taking on staff, you'll also need Employers' Liability insurance, it's a legal requirement, separate from your van cover.

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What affects the cost of window cleaner van insurance?

Window cleaner van insurance depends on your van, any tank or pump system fitted to it, your annual mileage and round, overnight parking and your claims history.

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Fitted water systems

A tank or pump system fitted to the van is a modification and needs declaring to your insurer.

Where the van is kept overnight

Van insurers may consider whether the van is kept at home or on business premises.

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Level of cover

Third party, third party fire & theft or comprehensive cover all affect price differently.

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Who drives the van

Adding other cleaners as named drivers, or choosing any driver cover, changes how insurers assess the policy.

Number of vans and drivers

More vehicles or drivers on your policy can affect the overall cost.

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Claims history

Previous claims or convictions can affect the cost of your policy.

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Is window cleaner van insurance right for you?

This type of cover may be suitable for a wide range of window and exterior cleaning work.

This cover may be suitable for:

Self-Employed Window Cleaners
Gutter & Exterior Cleaning
Small Cleaning Rounds
Employers of Round Staff
Water-Fed Pole Specialists
Growing Cleaning Businesses

What could go wrong, and what covers it?

What could go wrong, and what covers it?

The claims van-based trades make most often involve accidents on the road, tools stolen from the van overnight, damage to a customer’s property while working, and injury to someone on site.

The claims van-based trades make most often involve accidents on the road, tools stolen from the van overnight, damage to a customer’s property while working, and injury to someone on site.

Equipment stolen

Poles or ladders are stolen from the van. Overnight cover depends on where the van is parked, so check the security conditions.

Cover required

Tools in Transit Insurance

Accident on the road

You’re involved in a collision while travelling between properties.

Cover required

Comprehensive Van Insurance

Damage at a client’s property

You accidentally damage a window, frame or property while working.

Cover required

Public Liability Insurance

Employee injury

A cleaner you employ is injured on the job.

Cover required

Employers’ Liability Insurance

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Why use Insurance Revolution for window cleaner cover?

We help window cleaners find van cover suited to poles, water systems and driving patterns of the trade.

Specialist trade van insurers
Cover for tools and equipment
Help understanding policy options
Experienced UK advisers
Support for sole traders and firms
Multiple vehicle and driver support

How the quote process works

How the quote process works

Simple steps, expert advice. The right cover for your business.

Simple steps, expert advice. The right cover for your business.

1

Tell us about your van

The vehicle, its value, and any water tank or pure-water system fitted.

2

Tell us about your tools and equipment

Ladders, water-fed poles and pumping systems carried on or in the van.

3

We compare trade van insurers

Insurers who understand fitted water systems and roof-mounted equipment.

4

Choose your cover

We explain the options in plain terms and set up your policy, with no obligation.

We're with you all the way

UK-based specialist advisers
Access to specialist insurers
No obligation, just expert help

Trusted by tradespeople and businesses across the UK

Trusted by tradespeople and businesses across the UK

From a single tradesperson’s van to a growing fleet, our customers trust Insurance Revolution to find the right cover and expert support.

From a single tradesperson’s van to a growing fleet, our customers trust Insurance Revolution to find the right cover and expert support.

Window cleaner van insights & guides

Window cleaner van insights & guides

Practical advice on tools cover, business use and choosing the right van policy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about window cleaner van insurance and cover for equipment.

Find quick answers to common questions about window cleaner van insurance and cover for equipment.

Window cleaner van insurance is business van insurance built around cleaning rounds. It covers the van itself, and your poles and ladders can be covered separately with Tools in Transit Insurance.

Still have questions?

Our advisers are here to help you find the right solution.

Need cover for tools as well as the van?

Need cover for tools as well as the van?

Add Tools in Transit Insurance so your poles and ladders are covered while they’re in the van and during loading and unloading.

Add Tools in Transit Insurance so your poles and ladders are covered while they’re in the van and during loading and unloading.

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