Is excavator hire insured?

BuildHire maintains comprehensive insurance on all equipment in our fleet. This covers the machine itself against mechanical failure and third-party damage caused by BuildHire's negligence. However, hirers are responsible for any damage to the equipment caused during the hire period — including damage caused by operator error, overloading, or use outside the agreed scope. BuildHire recommends that all hirers have their own public liability insurance before operating hired equipment. Most contractors and builders have public liability insurance as part of their business insurance. Owner builders should check their owner builder permit insurance. If you damage a BuildHire machine during hire, you will be liable for the cost of repairs up to the excess amount specified in the hire agreement. BuildHire can provide a certificate of currency for our fleet insurance on request.