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Coverage Guide

Cleaning and Janitorial Insurance Coverage in Canada

Cleaning and janitorial businesses face a variety of risks while working directly inside clients' homes, offices, retail spaces, and commercial facilities. Insurance coverage is designed to address the unique exposures associated with cleaning operations, helping businesses manage potential financial losses resulting from accidents, property damage, claims, and other unexpected events.

Common coverages available for cleaning and janitorial businesses may include protection for third-party bodily injury and property damage claims, damage to business equipment and supplies, commercial vehicles, and business interruption resulting from covered losses.

Depending on the nature of the services provided, businesses may also consider coverage for employee-related risks, professional liability exposures, and losses arising from theft or dishonesty.

Whether you run a residential maid service or a large commercial janitorial agency, your team takes care of other people's spaces. You handle expensive equipment, hold keys to local offices, and often work unsupervised after hours. To protect your reputation and your finances, you need specialized business insurance that understands the unique realities of your trade.

Workers' Compensation

Workers’ compensation insurance for cleaning companies in Canada is generally mandatory and provides coverage for employees who are injured or become ill due to workplace activities. It typically covers medical expenses, wage replacement, rehabilitation costs, and disability benefits. Janitorial and Commercial Cleaning employers must usually register with their provincial workers’ compensation authority, such as WorkSafeBC (BC) , WCB (AB) or WSIB (ON). Premiums are based on factors such as payroll, claims history, safety record, and the type of cleaning work being performed.

Example:

While cleaning a commercial kitchen, an employee slips on a grease spot that wasn't noticed and falls, fracturing their wrist. In this situation, Workers' Compensation coverage can help by covering the employee's medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and a portion of their lost wages while they recover. It also helps protect the employer from the financial impact of workplace injury claims, allowing the employee to receive support and return to work when medically able.

Commercial General Liability (CGL)

Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance for cleaning businesses in Canada, protects your company from the massive financial costs of third-party bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims. It is usually not legally mandatory by law, but it is required in most contracts. A standard janitorial CGL policy typically provides $2,000,000 in coverage and may include several specific extensions such us Employee Benefits, Errors & Ommisions, and Limited Pollution Liability.

Example:

While cleaning a corporate office lobby after hours, a team member mops the tile floor but forgets to place a wet floor sign. Later that evening, an office employee returns to pick up their laptop, slips on the wet surface, falls, and suffers a serious concussion. The injured employee files a claim against your cleaning company for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, totaling $85,000.

How CGL Helps: Your Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy can help cover legal defence costs and the settlement amount, up to your policy limits and subject to any applicable deductible.

Commercial Property Insurance

Commercial Property Insurance helps protect the physical assets your cleaning business relies on, such as equipment, supplies, office contents, and other business property at your office or storage location. If these items are damaged or lost due to a covered event like fire, theft, or vandalism, the policy can help cover the cost of repair or replacement.

Example:

Your cleaning company stores floor scrubbers, vacuums, cleaning supplies, and other equipment in a rented storage unit. Overnight, a fire breaks out and damages most of your equipment, leaving you unable to service clients.

How Commercial Property Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover the cost of replacing the damaged equipment and supplies, allowing your business to get back up and running without having to absorb the full financial loss.

Commercial Auto Insurance

Commercial Auto Insurance helps protect vehicles used for business purposes, including transporting employees, cleaning equipment, and supplies between job sites. It can help cover vehicle damage, liability claims, and certain accident-related costs resulting from a covered loss.

Example:

One of your employees is driving a company van loaded with cleaning equipment to a client location when they are involved in an accident. The van is damaged, and the other driver files a claim for injuries and vehicle repairs.

How Commercial Auto Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover repair costs for the company vehicle, liability claims from the other driver, and legal expenses related to the accident, up to the policy limits.

Fidelity Insurance

Fidelity Insurance, also called Employee Dishonesty Coverage, helps protect your business against financial losses caused by employee theft, fraud, or other dishonest acts. For cleaning and janitorial businesses, this coverage can be especially valuable since employees often work inside clients' homes and businesses where they may have access to valuable property.

Example:

A client reports that expensive electronics went missing after a cleaning visit. An investigation confirms that one of your employees stole the items while working on-site.

How Fidelity Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover the client's financial loss and assist in resolving the claim, helping protect your business from the potentially significant costs associated with employee theft or dishonesty.

Professional Liability / E&O

Professional Liability Insurance helps protect your cleaning business against claims that your services were performed incorrectly, negligently, or failed to meet a client's expectations. It can help cover legal costs and settlements related to covered claims.

Example:

A cleaning crew uses the wrong cleaning product on a client's specialty flooring, causing discoloration and damage. The client claims the floor now requires professional restoration and seeks compensation for the cost of repairs.

How Professional Liability Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover legal defence costs and compensation related to the claim, up to the policy limits, helping your business manage the financial impact of an alleged error or oversight.

Tools & Equipment Insurance

Tools and Equipment Insurance helps protect the equipment that moves with your team from job to job, including vacuums, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, and other specialized tools. If your equipment is stolen, damaged, or lost due to a covered event, the policy can help cover the cost of repair or replacement.

Example:

After finishing a job, a cleaning crew leaves several pieces of equipment locked inside their company van overnight. The van is broken into, and thousands of dollars' worth of cleaning equipment is stolen.

How Tools and Equipment Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover the cost of replacing the stolen equipment, allowing your team to continue servicing clients without a major financial setback.

Business Interruption Insurance

Business Interruption Insurance helps cover lost income and certain ongoing expenses if your cleaning business is temporarily unable to operate due to a covered event. It can help your business stay financially stable while you recover and resume normal operations.

Example:

A fire damages your office and storage facility, destroying cleaning supplies and equipment. As a result, your business is forced to pause operations for several weeks while the space is repaired and equipment is replaced.

How Business Interruption Insurance Helps: The policy can help replace lost income and cover ongoing expenses, such as rent and payroll, during the shutdown period, helping your business recover more smoothly.

Cyber Insurance

Cyber Insurance helps protect your cleaning business from financial losses related to data breaches, cyberattacks, or unauthorized access to sensitive information. This can include client details, payment information, employee records, and scheduling systems.

Example:

Your cleaning company’s scheduling system is hacked, exposing client contact details and billing information. The breach disrupts operations and clients are notified of a potential data leak.

How Cyber Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover costs such as IT recovery, data restoration, client notification, credit monitoring, and legal expenses, helping your business respond and recover from the incident more efficiently.

Mandatory

Workers' Compensation +

Workers’ compensation insurance for cleaning companies in Canada is generally mandatory and provides coverage for employees who are injured or become ill due to workplace activities. It typically covers medical expenses, wage replacement, rehabilitation costs, and disability benefits. Janitorial and Commercial Cleaning employers must usually register with their provincial workers’ compensation authority, such as WorkSafeBC (BC) , WCB (AB) or WSIB (ON). Premiums are based on factors such as payroll, claims history, safety record, and the type of cleaning work being performed.

Example:

While cleaning a commercial kitchen, an employee slips on a grease spot that wasn't noticed and falls, fracturing their wrist. In this situation, Workers' Compensation coverage can help by covering the employee's medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and a portion of their lost wages while they recover. It also helps protect the employer from the financial impact of workplace injury claims, allowing the employee to receive support and return to work when medically able.

Commercial General Liability (CGL) +

Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance for cleaning businesses in Canada, protects your company from the massive financial costs of third-party bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims. It is usually not legally mandatory by law, but it is required in most contracts. A standard janitorial CGL policy typically provides $2,000,000 in coverage and may include several specific extensions such us Employee Benefits, Errors & Ommisions, and Limited Pollution Liability.

Example:

While cleaning a corporate office lobby after hours, a team member mops the tile floor but forgets to place a wet floor sign. Later that evening, an office employee returns to pick up their laptop, slips on the wet surface, falls, and suffers a serious concussion. The injured employee files a claim against your cleaning company for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, totaling $85,000.

How CGL Helps: Your Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy can help cover legal defence costs and the settlement amount, up to your policy limits and subject to any applicable deductible.

Commercial Property Insurance +

Commercial Property Insurance helps protect the physical assets your cleaning business relies on, such as equipment, supplies, office contents, and other business property at your office or storage location. If these items are damaged or lost due to a covered event like fire, theft, or vandalism, the policy can help cover the cost of repair or replacement.

Example:

Your cleaning company stores floor scrubbers, vacuums, cleaning supplies, and other equipment in a rented storage unit. Overnight, a fire breaks out and damages most of your equipment, leaving you unable to service clients.

How Commercial Property Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover the cost of replacing the damaged equipment and supplies, allowing your business to get back up and running without having to absorb the full financial loss.

Commercial Auto Insurance +

Commercial Auto Insurance helps protect vehicles used for business purposes, including transporting employees, cleaning equipment, and supplies between job sites. It can help cover vehicle damage, liability claims, and certain accident-related costs resulting from a covered loss.

Example:

One of your employees is driving a company van loaded with cleaning equipment to a client location when they are involved in an accident. The van is damaged, and the other driver files a claim for injuries and vehicle repairs.

How Commercial Auto Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover repair costs for the company vehicle, liability claims from the other driver, and legal expenses related to the accident, up to the policy limits.

Optional

Fidelity Insurance +

Fidelity Insurance, also called Employee Dishonesty Coverage, helps protect your business against financial losses caused by employee theft, fraud, or other dishonest acts. For cleaning and janitorial businesses, this coverage can be especially valuable since employees often work inside clients' homes and businesses where they may have access to valuable property.

Example:

A client reports that expensive electronics went missing after a cleaning visit. An investigation confirms that one of your employees stole the items while working on-site.

How Fidelity Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover the client's financial loss and assist in resolving the claim, helping protect your business from the potentially significant costs associated with employee theft or dishonesty.

Professional Liability / E&O +

Professional Liability Insurance helps protect your cleaning business against claims that your services were performed incorrectly, negligently, or failed to meet a client's expectations. It can help cover legal costs and settlements related to covered claims.

Example:

A cleaning crew uses the wrong cleaning product on a client's specialty flooring, causing discoloration and damage. The client claims the floor now requires professional restoration and seeks compensation for the cost of repairs.

How Professional Liability Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover legal defence costs and compensation related to the claim, up to the policy limits, helping your business manage the financial impact of an alleged error or oversight.

Tools & Equipment Insurance +

Tools and Equipment Insurance helps protect the equipment that moves with your team from job to job, including vacuums, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, and other specialized tools. If your equipment is stolen, damaged, or lost due to a covered event, the policy can help cover the cost of repair or replacement.

Example:

After finishing a job, a cleaning crew leaves several pieces of equipment locked inside their company van overnight. The van is broken into, and thousands of dollars' worth of cleaning equipment is stolen.

How Tools and Equipment Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover the cost of replacing the stolen equipment, allowing your team to continue servicing clients without a major financial setback.

Business Interruption Insurance +

Business Interruption Insurance helps cover lost income and certain ongoing expenses if your cleaning business is temporarily unable to operate due to a covered event. It can help your business stay financially stable while you recover and resume normal operations.

Example:

A fire damages your office and storage facility, destroying cleaning supplies and equipment. As a result, your business is forced to pause operations for several weeks while the space is repaired and equipment is replaced.

How Business Interruption Insurance Helps: The policy can help replace lost income and cover ongoing expenses, such as rent and payroll, during the shutdown period, helping your business recover more smoothly.

Cyber Insurance +

Cyber Insurance helps protect your cleaning business from financial losses related to data breaches, cyberattacks, or unauthorized access to sensitive information. This can include client details, payment information, employee records, and scheduling systems.

Example:

Your cleaning company’s scheduling system is hacked, exposing client contact details and billing information. The breach disrupts operations and clients are notified of a potential data leak.

How Cyber Insurance Helps: The policy can help cover costs such as IT recovery, data restoration, client notification, credit monitoring, and legal expenses, helping your business respond and recover from the incident more efficiently.

How Cleaning - Janitorial Insurance Works in Canada

Why Cleaning & Janitorial Businesses in Canada Need Strong Insurance Coverage

Without the right insurance, a cleaning or janitorial business is wide open to financial and legal risk.

Just one incident, property damage, a client injury, or stolen equipment, can mean costly claims paid straight out of pocket.

And since many commercial clients want proof of coverage before signing a contract, going without can cost you jobs too. The right insurance keeps your business protected and running smoothly.

At Western Financial Group, we have decades of experience protecting Janitorial and Cleaning Contractors, giving us a deep understanding of the unique challenges you face.

Western Shine Janitorial insurance is built to provide tailored insurance coverage solutions that safeguard your operations, your equipment and your client’s property. With standout features like Contractors Tools and Equipment, Limited Pollution Coverage, and Third Party Employee Dishonesty you can focus on delivering high-quality finishes with confidence.

Know your baseline

Coverage Extensions

Broad Form Property Damage covers accidental damage to a client’s property while you’re actively cleaning, including things normally excluded under care, custody, and control. Contractors Tools and Equipment coverage can help protect the cleaning tools, machines, and equipment your business depends on, whether stored at your premises, in transit, or temporarily at job site. Business Interruption coverage can help replace lost income and cover extra costs if a covered loss damages your equipment or premises and temporarily prevents you from operating. Janitorial Bond or Fidelity insurance (Surety Bond) protects clients from employee theft and reimburses them if items go missing from a job site. Hired & Non-Owned Auto (HNOA) protects your business if an employee causes an accident while using their personal vehicle for work-related tasks.

Janitorial insurance involves more than simply securing basic coverage; it requires carefully matching your policy, endorsements, and scope of services to your actual operations.

Avoid underinsurance

Exclusions to Watch For

Most janitorial insurance policies have a few key exclusions you need to watch out for. Damage to property you’re actively cleaning (Care, Custody, and Control) is often not covered, so mistakes like using the wrong chemical on a surface may be excluded. Work done above standard heights or outside normal cleaning limits, like ladder work, high windows, or gutters, may also fall outside coverage unless specifically added. On top of that, if you take on specialized services like mold removal, biohazard cleanup, or post-construction work without declaring them, any related claims could be denied because they weren’t included in your policy scope.

Proactively reviewing exclusions, securing targeted endorsements, and aligning insurance with your cleaning services is the only way to mitigate disputes and eliminate catastrophic coverage gaps.

Why comparing matters

Aligning Coverage With Your Cleaning Services

Janitorial insurance policies are not standardized, and similar premiums can provide very different levels of protection. Comparing policies helps cleaning businesses identify important differences in coverage limits, exclusions, and available endorsements such as Broad Form Property Damage, Pollution Liability, and Janitorial Bonds. Reviewing multiple quotes helps ensure the policy aligns with the company's services, satisfies client contract requirements, and provides adequate protection against the risks associated with day-to-day cleaning operations.

Choosing janitorial insurance based solely on price can lead to costly coverage gaps and unexpected claim denials. Comparing policy terms, exclusions, coverage limits, and available endorsements helps cleaning businesses secure the right protection for their operations.

Coverage Extensions +

Know your baseline

Broad Form Property Damage covers accidental damage to a client’s property while you’re actively cleaning, including things normally excluded under care, custody, and control. Contractors Tools and Equipment coverage can help protect the cleaning tools, machines, and equipment your business depends on, whether stored at your premises, in transit, or temporarily at job site. Business Interruption coverage can help replace lost income and cover extra costs if a covered loss damages your equipment or premises and temporarily prevents you from operating. Janitorial Bond or Fidelity insurance (Surety Bond) protects clients from employee theft and reimburses them if items go missing from a job site. Hired & Non-Owned Auto (HNOA) protects your business if an employee causes an accident while using their personal vehicle for work-related tasks.

Tip: Janitorial insurance involves more than simply securing basic coverage; it requires carefully matching your policy, endorsements, and scope of services to your actual operations.

Exclusions to Watch For +

Avoid underinsurance

Most janitorial insurance policies have a few key exclusions you need to watch out for. Damage to property you’re actively cleaning (Care, Custody, and Control) is often not covered, so mistakes like using the wrong chemical on a surface may be excluded. Work done above standard heights or outside normal cleaning limits, like ladder work, high windows, or gutters, may also fall outside coverage unless specifically added. On top of that, if you take on specialized services like mold removal, biohazard cleanup, or post-construction work without declaring them, any related claims could be denied because they weren’t included in your policy scope.

Tip: Proactively reviewing exclusions, securing targeted endorsements, and aligning insurance with your cleaning services is the only way to mitigate disputes and eliminate catastrophic coverage gaps.

Aligning Coverage With Your Cleaning Services +

Why comparing matters

Janitorial insurance policies are not standardized, and similar premiums can provide very different levels of protection. Comparing policies helps cleaning businesses identify important differences in coverage limits, exclusions, and available endorsements such as Broad Form Property Damage, Pollution Liability, and Janitorial Bonds. Reviewing multiple quotes helps ensure the policy aligns with the company's services, satisfies client contract requirements, and provides adequate protection against the risks associated with day-to-day cleaning operations.

Tip: Choosing janitorial insurance based solely on price can lead to costly coverage gaps and unexpected claim denials. Comparing policy terms, exclusions, coverage limits, and available endorsements helps cleaning businesses secure the right protection for their operations.

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Cost Factors

What Determines the Cost of Cleaning and Janitorial Insurance in Canada?

The cost of cleaning or janitorial insurance in Canada are based on Insurance premiums for a cleaning or janitorial business are based on how risky your operations are and how big your potential claims could be.

Premiums depend on factors like:

Type of cleaning work you do Residential, Commercial or Industrial. The more “specialized or hazardous” the cleaning, the more expensive the policy.
Location influences how expensive claims might be and how likely incidents are to happen, which directly affects your premium.
Claims history A clean claims history can get you discounts.
Height and complexity more complex projects have higher premiums for example: Window cleaning at height, Floor stripping/waxing, Chemical-heavy sanitation, Mold or biohazard cleanup, Pressure washing.
Safety record Insurers view fewer accidents and strong safety practices as lower risk, so companies with clean safety records typically receive lower premiums and more favorable terms.

Insurance	Residential	Commercial
Janitorial Insurance	Starting from $450 to $700 per year	Starting from $1,200 to $2,500 per year
Monthly Estimate	Starting from $38 to $58 per month	Starting from $100 to $200+ per month
Liability Target	$1 Million to $2 Million	$2 Million to $5 Million
Extras	Basic CGL	CGL + Janitorial Bonds + Pollution + Tools
Client Risk	Low (Single- family homes)	High (Offices, malls, clinics)

The average cost of cleaning business insurance in Canada ranges from $450 to over $2,500 per year, with a stark price difference between residential and commercial operations.

Practical Tips for Cleaning Insurance Every Canadian Business Should Know

Define The Scope of Work

Start by making sure your coverage matches your services exactly, many issues happen when policy limits, endorsements, or wording don’t align with your cleaning services. Before offering new services make sure you are covered.

Align Your Insurance to Your Cleaning Services.

The Height Limit Restriction

Most baseline cleaning policies include strict limitations on work at height, often capping routine coverage at around 3 meters (approximately 10 feet). If a worker exceeds those limits, for example, climbing a ladder to clean exposed rafters, high windows, or commercial gutters, certain exclusions may apply.

Make sure your policy explicitly covers elevated work and ladder-related tasks before offering these services.

Get Free Expert Advice

Review all key policies together with you Business Broker, CGL, equipment, and professional liability, to ensure they work together without gaps or overlaps. Finally, involve a broker early so they can structure coverage properly and help you avoid issues before offering your cleaning services.

Review Key Policies Together and Involve Your Broker Early.

Regular Policy Reviews

Regularly review your insurance program as your business grows or your cleaning services types change. Coverage that worked for small residential jobs may not be sufficient for larger commercial or industrial business, so updating limits, endorsements, and policy structure before offering new cleaning services helps prevent unexpected gaps in protection.

Review and Update Your Insurance as Your Business Grows.

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Ways to Save

Ways to Lower Your Cleaning Janitorial Insurance

Cleaning insurance costs in Canada can be reduced by improving risk management and presenting a lower-risk profile to insurers.

Discounts

Safety Programs Discount +

For janitorial businesses, maintaining a strong safety program and documented operating procedures can help reduce insurance costs and improve insurability. Underwriters often view businesses more favorably when they provide employee training, conduct background checks, implement chemical handling protocols, and maintain written health and safety policies. Demonstrating a proactive approach to risk management can lead to preferred pricing, fewer coverage restrictions, and better access to specialized insurance programs.

Claims-Free Loyalty Credit +

Firms that present a clean loss-run history (typically 3 to 5 consecutive years without a single payout) qualify for claims-free discounts. This history proves your internal quality control and safety programs are actively preventing the minor "nuisance claims" that underwriters penalize heavily.

Multi-Policy Bundling and Volume Discount +

Placing your CGL, Fidelity bond, commercial auto, and tool/equipment with a single insurance carrier unlocks multi-line discounts.

Smart Savings Strategies

Work With a Broker +

A broker helps cleaning companies in Canada by matching their specific project risks with the right insurance coverage from multiple insurers. Because cleaning insurance is highly specialized and varies widely between policies, brokers help identify coverage gaps, ensure contract requirements are met, and compare different underwriting options.

In addition, brokers can negotiate pricing, help with endorsements, and support contractors during claims to ensure the process is handled correctly and efficiently.

Increase Your Deductible +

Choosing a higher deductible can lower your annual premium because you are taking on more of the smaller claim risk yourself. Just make sure the deductible is an amount you could comfortably pay if needed.

Leverage Multi-Policy and Annual Volume Discounts +

Bundling your insurance policies with a single insurer or brokerage can often unlock valuable multi-policy discounts and simplify policy management. Rather than purchasing separate coverage for liability, tools and equipment, commercial auto, and crime protection, many janitorial businesses can reduce costs by combining these coverages under a single insurance program.

Ask About Discounts +

Not every discount is advertised. Ask your broker about claims-free discounts, loyalty pricing, multi-policy binding discounts, and new-client incentives.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janitorial Insurance required in Canada? +

While not always legally required, most commercial clients require cleaning companies to carry liability insurance before awarding contracts. If you have employees, workers' compensation coverage may also be mandatory depending on your province or state.

How much does cleaning business insurance cost in Canada? +

Residential cleaning insurance typically costs between $450 and $700 per year. Commercial janitorial insurance ranges from $1,200 to $2,500+ per year because cleaning large offices, medical clinics, or retail malls involves much higher property values and increased liability risks.

Does janitorial insurance cover damage to a client's property? +

Not always. Standard liability policies may exclude damage to property you are actively working on. Businesses often purchase endorsements such as Broad Form Property Damage to help fill this gap.

What is a Janitorial Bond and do I really need one? +

Yes, you need one if you want to win premium commercial contracts. A Janitorial Bond is a specialized employee dishonesty guarantee that protects your clients. It legally promises to reimburse them immediately if an unsupervised member of your cleaning crew steals cash, electronics, or physical assets from their property.

Do I need insurance if I am a sole proprietor? +

Yes. Even a one-person cleaning business can face lawsuits, accidental property damage claims, or equipment losses. Insurance helps protect your business and personal finances.

Do I need to be bonded as a janitorial contractor? +

Some clients may require janitorial businesses to be bonded, especially when employees have access to their premises after hours. A bond can provide financial protection in cases involving employee dishonesty or theft.

Are my cleaning vacuums, floor buffers, and pressure washers covered while in transit? +

Standard office contents insurance only covers items stored at your main office address. Because your heavy machinery travels with you between job sites daily, you need Tools & Equipment coverage to protect your gear against theft or damage while locked inside your work vans.

Does my personal car insurance cover my cleaning van? +

No. Personal auto policies in Canada explicitly exclude commercial business operations. If you or your staff drive to client locations with industrial chemicals and equipment in a personal vehicle, any collision claims will be denied. You must secure Commercial Auto Insurance to keep your team protected on the road.

Does insurance cover mold remediation or biohazard cleaning? +

Not necessarily. These services are often considered higher-risk operations and may require specialized coverage or endorsements. Always disclose these activities to your insurer.

Can I get insurance for contract requirements? +

Yes. Many insurers can tailor coverage limits and endorsements to satisfy client contract requirements, including additional insured status and higher liability limits.

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Cleaning and Janitorial Insurance Coverage in Canada

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Professional Liability / E&O

Tools & Equipment Insurance

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Why Cleaning & Janitorial Businesses in Canada Need Strong Insurance Coverage

Coverage Extensions

Exclusions to Watch For

Aligning Coverage With Your Cleaning Services

Why Canadians Choose Western Financial

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Our Numbers Speak for Themselves

Ready to Save on Cleaning Insurance?

What Determines the Cost of Cleaning and Janitorial Insurance in Canada?

Practical Tips for Cleaning Insurance Every Canadian Business Should Know

Define The Scope of Work

The Height Limit Restriction

Get Free Expert Advice

Regular Policy Reviews

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