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Contractors Pollution Liability for roofing repair contractors

CPL for roofing repair contractors covers bodily injury and property damage from asphalt, solvents, adhesives, and asbestos disturbed during tear-off of old roofing — pollution exposures that standard GL policies exclude.

Contractors Pollution Liability — roofing repair contracting

What it covers

  • Third-party bodily injury from pollutant exposure during roofing repair work
  • Property damage from adhesive, solvent, or asphalt release during repair work
  • Asbestos disturbance during tear-off of old roofing materials
  • Cleanup costs following a pollution incident on a repair site
  • Defense costs for pollution-related claims from repair projects
  • Off-site pollution liability for materials in transit to or from repair sites

Who it's for

  • Roofers performing tear-off on older buildings with potential asbestos content
  • Repair contractors applying hot asphalt or bituminous products
  • Operations using adhesives, solvents, or coatings on repair projects
  • Repair contractors whose GL excludes pollution (most standard policies do)

Why CCA

  • CPL written specifically for repair roofing operations
  • Asbestos disturbance on tear-off specifically addressed
  • Coordinated with GL so there's no gap between operations and pollution coverage on repair work
Contractors Pollution Liability — FAQ

Common questions about contractors pollution liability

Repair work involves tear-off of existing roofing materials — which may contain asbestos in older buildings — plus application of repair materials with adhesives, solvents, and hot asphalt. Each of these creates pollution exposure that standard GL excludes.

Many CPL forms for roofing contractors include asbestos disturbance coverage. This is particularly relevant for repair work on older buildings where existing roofing materials may contain asbestos.

Not always required by law — but increasingly required by GCs and commercial property owners for repair subcontractors, especially on institutional or older commercial buildings where material pollution exposure is elevated.

Cost is driven by crew size, payroll, revenue, repair vs. storm restoration mix, states worked, and loss history. We quote your actual operation in about 15 minutes.

Yes. Contractors Choice Agency is licensed in all 50 states and writes roofing repair programs nationwide — storm markets, year-round repair operations, and multi-state crews.

Typically 15 minutes on a call. Programs with surge-capacity or multi-state needs may take a day or two, but we move fast.

Often yes. We have admitted and E&S markets for repair contractors with prior losses, storm-season claim volume, or other issues. Bring us your situation.

Usually yes. A coordinated program closes gaps and is typically cheaper and cleaner than separate policies from separate carriers — especially at claim time.

A.M. Best ratings reflect a carrier's financial strength and ability to pay claims. We place coverage with A-rated carriers so the money is there when a completed-ops claim, injury, or storm-season claim hits.

Yes — GL covers your operations during storm restoration, including property damage during the job and completed-ops liability afterward. Make sure the completed-ops tail is structured correctly.

Repair crews typically fall under roofing code 5551 and related codes. Correct classification is critical for accurate workers' comp rating and avoiding audit surprises.

Yes. We work with markets that understand seasonal payroll swings and can handle surge capacity without mid-season cancellation or audit shock.

Yes — inland marine (tools and equipment) follows your crew to job sites, including active storm-damage sites. Standard commercial property doesn't cover tools off-premises.

Yes. We structure GL, workers' comp, and auto programs for multi-state storm-following operations without coverage gaps across state lines.

It should — if structured correctly. Seasonal surge workers need to be reflected in estimated payroll so you don't face a large audit bill at year-end.

Yes. We coordinate GL and CPL so there's no gap between operations coverage and pollution coverage — important for repair roofers handling asphalt, solvents, or asbestos-containing tear-off.

Yes. We write programs for new repair roofing businesses — helping you get the GL and workers' comp needed for licensing and certificate compliance from day one.

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