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What is cleaner’s insurance?
Business insurance helps cleaners like you protect their growing businesses. Depending on the cover you choose, it could help you manage costs like third-party injuries, property damage, and legal expenses.
Slip and fall injuries, stolen goods unplanned business interruptions- the potential troubles for a cleaner never end.
Situations like these (and plenty of others) could create unplanned expenses for your business. If paying them out of pocket would wipe away your savings, it may be time to consider business insurance.


Why might cleaners need insurance?
Business insurance isn’t mandatory in NZ for most businesses, but you may be required to have a policy to do things like:
Work with specific clients.
Lease commercial space.
Pay legal costs if you face a liability claim.
Types of cleaners we cover
Each and every business is different, and that’s why BizCover offers business insurance options to cater to your individual needs.
We cover a broad range of cleaning occupations, including:
Residential / Domestic Cleaners
Commercial Cleaners
Carpet Cleaners
Window Cleaners
Office Cleaning Service
Spa and Pool Cleaning Service
Car Cleaning Service
Chimney Cleaners
Duct Cleaning Service

What does your business do?
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Types of cover we offer cleaners
BizCover has insurance options for residential cleaners, commercial cleaners and many more.
Tailor your quote to your business, compare cover, and buy online in minutes.
Unsure what types of business insurance to get? We’ve got you! Here’s what other cleaners tend to choose:
Popular cover types for cleaners:
Cleaners could also consider:
Other Covers
14000+ NZ
small businesses covered
How much does a cleaner’s insurance cost?
Your small business is unique. That means you might face different risks than the business owner down the street and may pay a different price for your cover.
With BizCover, insurance can be tailored to fit the size, risks, and needs of your business.
The prices are real, get that new policy feel
Portable Equipment
$83/mo*
Expected average cost
Public Liability
$31/mo*
Expected average cost
How is the cost of insurance calculated?
Risks of the industry
Cover level amount
Annual turnover
Number of employees
Claims history
*Customer Average Monthly Payment Report is based on 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 and presented as a guide only. It may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual criteria will apply. This information is general only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It should not be relied upon as advice. As with any insurance, cover will be subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions contained in the policy wording.
Click here to check industry wise average prices
Get cover that works with the risks of your business
Select different cover amounts for each cover listed below.
This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim.
Unsure how much to choose? Think about:
Underinsurance
We know it’s tempting to select a lower level of cover to reduce premiums, but this can leave businesses shocked and insufficiently covered when making a claim.
Ways underinsurance catches business owners out:
Inflation
With inflation, the cost of living and doing business increases. Remember to cover you, your tools and assets for the rising costs of replacing or covering them, not what you paid for them – you may be surprised at the difference.
Not covering the full cost of your risks
If you select cover levels for less than the value you may be found liable – left out of pocket when it comes to claims time. It’s important to review your risks and determine how much you will need to cover any claim that may come your way.
Portable Equipment
$83/mo*
Expected average cost
Public Liability
$31/mo*
Expected average cost
Factors influencing cost
Your Industry
Required Coverage
Your Turnover
Number of Emplyees
Claims History
Click here to check industry wise average prices
Get cover that works with the risks of your business
You can select from 5 different levels of cover.
This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim. Choosing different cover levels may impact the cost of your policy.
Unsure how much to choose? Think about:
Statutory professional requirements
Cover required by contracts
Number of employees being covered
Your contract value
Worst case scenario claim size
Underinsurance
We know it’s tempting to select a lower level of cover to reduce premiums, but this can leave businesses shocked and insufficiently covered when making a claim.
Ways underinsurance catches business owners out:
Inflation
With inflation, the cost of living and doing business increases. Remember to cover you, your tools and assets for the rising costs of replacing or covering them, not what you paid for them – you may be surprised at the difference.
Not covering the full cost of your risks
If you select cover levels for less than the value you may be found liable – left out of pocket when it comes to claims time. It’s important to review your risks and determine how much you will need to cover any claim that may come your way.
How it works – buying online
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How it works – making a claim
We’ll assist you through the claims process & manage your claim directly with the insurer.

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Our Insurers
We work with a selected group of trusted NZ insurers to offer you great cover.
The savings are real
See how much others have saved while purchasing policy through Bizcover
^ Savings made from January 2023 to July 2024. This information is provided as a guide only and may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual underwriting criteria will apply.

What sets BizCover apart?
We are not just a comparison and buy site.
Make Claims Online
We’ll manage the process on your behalf with the insurers.
Flexi Payment Options
Pay monthly or annually, cancel at any time.
One Stop Shop
Manage multiple cover types in one place.
Easy Renewals
Optional automatic renewal to stay protected.
Frequently asked questions
Confused about insuring your cleaning business? We have answered the most common questions we get here.
If you still have questions, you can reach one of our friendly business insurance experts—go here for our Contact Us details.
There are many reasons why cleaners consider business insurance, including:
- Public Liability insurance may be required to work on certain contracts and in public spaces. If a minimum level of cover is required, this will typically be written into the contract.
- Slips, trips, and falls by members of the public due to your cleaning business activities is a real risk your business may face.
- Cleaning products may cause accidental damage to your client’s property, something Public Liability insurance provides cover for.
- The cost of cleaning equipment quickly adds up. That’s where Portable Equipment insurance can help provide some protection if it is lost or stolen.
- Business Insurance offers a range of various coverages to help provide protection for different areas of your business
While you’re busy cleaning, let us take care of all the messy bits of searching for cleaner’s insurance. In just a few clicks or a phone call you can receive multiple quotes from some of New Zealand’s leading insurers.