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and light commercial projects.
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Helping Builders for 23+ Years
More than 2,500 Customers Nationwide
Residential Builders Guarantee
Do your clients (or their bank) want a guarantee that their project will be completed? Builtin’s Residential Completion Guarantee does just that
Why Choose Builtin?
Our mission is to help Kiwi construction and trade businesses manage their risk. From insurance to construction-focused risk advice, our team of experts will deliver the best possible results, quickly and cost effectively.
Industry Expertise
More than 23 years experience in the New Zealand construction industry
Tailored Solutions
Insurance coverage designed specifically for your business
Dedicated Claims Support
Our claims support team get your claim settled as soon as possible
Try Our Free Construction Risk Audit
This 10 minute assessment will help uncover the gaps in your risk management system. At the end you can download the report.
Articles
Expert insights and advice for construction professionals
Who should arrange contract works insurance?
Whose responsibility it is to arrange construction insurance depends on a number of factors. This 1 minute video and short blog explain it simply.
What responsibility do builders have for faulty products?
The Building Act imposes a number of “implied warranty” obligations on builders. This means builders automatically provide these warranties to their clients when doing any residential building work.
Insuring the key people in your business
Who is your business’ most important person? What would happen to your business if that person were unable to work for a period of time? Small & medium-sized businesses, like the majority of Kiwi building firms, generally have one or two people that they depend on…
Liability insurance webinar (YouTube)
Builtin’s liability insurance video is aimed at builders and trade professionals. It discusses liability and liability insurance in the building sector. The full webinar is 28 minutes long.
Insurance basics when starting your own trade business
Most trade businesses start when a builder or tradie, for a whole range of reasons, decides to go out on their own after first working for someone else for a few years. But is your training and experience suitable when it comes to running a business? In this article we outline the insurance basics you need to consider before going out on your own for the first time.
Tools theft is rife, what precautions are you taking?
Recent high levels of tools theft have resulted in a substantial increase in insurance claims. We’re urging all tradies to take extra precautions when on site and to ensure your tools are securely locked away, ideally out of sight from the road at night. What’s…
For Tiny Home, Modular and Offsite Builders
Builtin’s tailormade cover includes stock on hand and the construction and transit of tiny homes and other offsite built residential dwellings under a single policy.
Client Testimonials
Expert insights and advice for construction professionals
Penny & Sissi
Choice Tiling NZ Limited
“Builtin are very helpful, they always get back to us whenever we need something and you give us great professional advice.“
Ray Watkins
Ray Watkins Building Contractors
“I couldn’t be more impressed. Claims have always been handled quickly, without any hassles.“
Josh Bosher
Spacial Constructs Limited
“You guys are the best, super fast responses are what I’ve always appreciated. I’ll recommend you and the team for sure.”
Professional Indemnity for Construction Contractors
This is a must have for any contractor that provides project management and/or construction management services. As well as main contractors involved in both design & construction.
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