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Masonry work isn’t just about laying bricks. It includes stonework, block laying, façade restoration, and more. It’s a physically demanding trade that involves heavy materials, repetitive motion, and working at heights, where one misstep can lead to serious injury or property damage.

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What is masonry insurance?

Masonry insurance is a specialized form of contractor insurance designed for professionals who work with stone, brick, concrete blocks, and other masonry materials. Unlike a standard business insurance policy, masonry insurance is tailored for the unique realities of stone and brick work.

Masonry work comes with a complex mix of physical, financial, and legal risks. From restoring heritage stonework in downtown Ottawa to installing decorative stone facades on new commercial towers in Vancouver, every job site carries potential hazards, and even a small mistake can lead to big financial consequences.

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Running a business is hard work, but BrokerLink simplifies insurance, letting you focus on your business with coverage tailored for any size or industry. Secure your business with us today.

BrokerLink offers insurance solutions for every kind of masonry contractor and business here in Canada.

Self-employed masons
Bricklaying contractors
Glass block laying masons
Stone masonry professionals
Heritage restoration specialists
Chimney and fireplace installers
Cement block laying masonry companies
Residential and commercial masonry firms
Retaining wall and façade builders
Independent masonry contractors and subcontractors

Why do you need masonry contractor insurance?

Masonry is one of the most physically demanding and high‑risk trades in construction. You work with heavy loads, sharp tools, scaffolding, and potentially hazardous materials, often in high-traffic areas where property damage or injury can occur more easily. Even with years of experience, accidents can still happen, such as:

A stone block slips from scaffolding, damaging a client’s roof
A passerby trips over stacked materials on a public sidewalk
Tools are stolen from a locked van overnight
Your work truck is in an at‑fault collision on the way to a job
Faulty installation leads to costly structural damage claims

Types of coverage for masonry contractors in Canada

While masonry work comes with its own set of risks, there’s no single Canadian law that says every mason must carry business insurance. That said, certain coverages are often required, whether by provincial licensing bodies, trade associations, union membership rules, or project contract terms. Below are the key types of insurance coverage to consider for your masonry insurance policy:

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Commercial general liability insurance protects you if your masonry work causes third‑party injury or property damage while on the job. It can also cover completed operations liability exposures (for the coverage period defined in your policy).

If you drive to and from job sites, transport tools or stone, or use your personal vehicle for work in any way, you must carry commercial auto insurance. This protects you financially if your work vehicle causes injury or property damage, and can also cover damage to your own vehicle (depending on the coverage you choose).

Your masonry tools and equipment are essential to your livelihood. Tools and equipment insurance helps replace them if they’re stolen, lost, or damaged, whether on the job site, in transit, or in storage.

Even the most skilled mason can face claims of negligence, poor workmanship, or failure to meet design specifications. Professional liability coverage helps protect you from these costly disputes.

Partially completed masonry work is still at risk. Installation floater coverage helps protect your in‑progress projects and materials against damage caused by a covered peril until the job is finished.

If your business has to temporarily shut down due to an insured event, business interruption insurance helps replace lost income and cover ongoing expenses like rent, payroll, and utilities.

As more masonry businesses manage estimates, contracts, and payments digitally, cyberattacks are becoming a real threat. Cyber insurance helps cover the costs of breaches, ransomware attacks, stolen data, and liability claims.

Masonry is physically demanding, and accidents happen, even for experienced tradespeople. Personal accident insurance provides benefits if you’re seriously injured on the job and can’t work.

Commercial property insurance protects your physical business location, whether it’s a workshop, warehouse, or yard, against fire, theft, vandalism, and other covered perils.

Some contracts require you to take on more liability than a standard policy covers. This endorsement helps extend your coverage to meet those specific terms.

Masonry work, especially in older buildings, can disturb hazardous materials like asbestos or silica dust. Pollution liability coverage helps cover cleanup, remediation, and related liability claims.

Umbrella insurance provides additional liability protection above your existing policy limits.

Even the most skilled mason can face claims of negligence, poor workmanship, or failure to meet design specifications. Professional liability coverage helps protect you from these costly disputes.

If your business has to temporarily shut down due to an insured event, business interruption insurance helps replace lost income and cover ongoing expenses like rent, payroll, and utilities.

Masonry is physically demanding, and accidents happen, even for experienced tradespeople. Personal accident insurance provides benefits if you’re seriously injured on the job and can’t work.

Commercial property insurance protects your physical business location, whether it’s a workshop, warehouse, or yard, against fire, theft, vandalism, and other covered perils.

Some contracts require you to take on more liability than a standard policy covers. This endorsement helps extend your coverage to meet those specific terms.

Masonry work, especially in older buildings, can disturb hazardous materials like asbestos or silica dust. Pollution liability coverage helps cover cleanup, remediation, and related liability claims.

Umbrella insurance provides additional liability protection above your existing policy limits.

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Factors that affect masonry contractor insurance costs

Just as no two masonry projects are the same, no two insurance premiums are calculated the same way. Insurance companies look at a variety of factors when determining your rate, including:

Business size and structure

Whether you’re a sole proprietor doing small stonework jobs or operating a corporation with multiple crews, your business structure impacts your rate. Plus, more employees mean more potential for workplace injuries, accidents, and negligence, which usually leads to higher premiums.

Types of projects

Residential patios and garden walls are generally considered lower risk than high‑rise commercial stone façades or heritage restoration requiring scaffolding and specialized techniques. The more complex and high‑exposure your projects are, the higher your insurance costs.

Tools, equipment, and vehicles

From diamond‑blade saws and mortar mixers to pickup trucks and trailers, the number of assets you insure and their value will directly influence your premium. Insurance companies will want to make sure you have enough coverage to cover their repair or replacement costs.

Your location

Working in urban centres often comes with higher insurance costs due to denser job sites, increased crime rates, and higher property values. This means that masonry contractors working in a city like Toronto will likely face higher premiums than someone working in rural Ontario.

Years of experience

Experience often translates into fewer accidents and claims. According to the Hard Hat Training Company, new construction workers are five times more likely to be injured on the job than seasoned ones. Forty percent of workplace injuries happen within a worker’s first year, and one in eight injuries occurs on their first day. This is why insurance providers may offer lower premiums to experienced masons with clean records.

Claims history

Speaking of clean records, a clean claims history shows insurance companies that you’re a lower risk to insure, which often means lower rates and discounts. On the other hand, frequent claims, especially for preventable incidents, signal higher risk, leading to increased premiums.

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Do I need my own masonry insurance policy if I’m a subcontractor?

You might. Even as a subcontractor, you can be held liable for accidents or damage caused by your work. As such, some general contractors require proof of insurance before hiring you. However, sometimes the general contractor may add you as an additional insured to their own policy instead.

Do I need a new masonry insurance policy for each job I take on?

No. A well‑designed policy should cover multiple projects throughout the year, as long as your work falls within your insured scope and coverage limits.

Is masonry insurance mandatory in Canada?

There’s no nationwide law requiring masonry insurance, but many provinces, municipalities, and clients make it a condition for licences, permits, or contracts.

Do I need my own masonry insurance policy if I’m a subcontractor?

Is masonry insurance mandatory in Canada?

There’s no nationwide law requiring masonry insurance, but many provinces, municipalities, and clients make it a condition for licences, permits, or contracts.

Do I need a new masonry insurance policy for each job I take on?

No. A well‑designed policy should cover multiple projects throughout the year, as long as your work falls within your insured scope and coverage limits.

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What is masonry insurance?

Who we help

Who needs masonry insurance?

Why do you need masonry contractor insurance?

Types of coverage for masonry contractors in Canada

Commercial general liability insurance

Commercial auto insurance

Tools and equipment insurance

Professional liability insurance

Installation floater insurance

Business interruption insurance

Cyber insurance

Personal accident insurance

Commercial property insurance

Contractual liability endorsement

Pollution liability insurance

Umbrella insurance

Commercial general liability insurance

Commercial auto insurance

Tools and equipment insurance

Professional liability insurance

Installation floater insurance

Business interruption insurance

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Personal accident insurance

Commercial property insurance

Contractual liability endorsement

Pollution liability insurance

Umbrella insurance

Why choose BrokerLink for your commercial insurance needs?

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Andrea Case

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Mark Houston

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Jessie hansra

Ifedapo Adeniyi

David Ford

Michelle Hawgood

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Steve Payne

Matt & Sav Weetman

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Lori Coffey

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Factors that affect masonry contractor insurance costs

Business size and structure

Types of projects

Tools, equipment, and vehicles

Your location

Years of experience

Claims history