Independent broker · California & TexasCA #6015321 · TX #3305690 · (949) 522-3284
Contractor insurance · CA & TX

Contractor Insurance in Houston, TX

An independent broker serving Houston and surrounding areas. We help roofing, general, and plumbing contractors shop multiple carriers and meet bid and jobsite compliance requirements.

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In short

Contractors Insured is an independent broker serving Houston and surrounding areas. We help roofing, general, and plumbing contractors shop coverage with multiple carriers and meet bid and jobsite compliance requirements, including turning COIs and common endorsements quickly and placing core policies like General Liability, Workers' Comp (including ghost where applicable), and Commercial Auto. Requirements vary by contract, project, and carrier.

Written and reviewed by Pascal Burke, Licensed Insurance Broker, founder of ContractorsInsured.net, a licensed brokerage serving contractors in California and Texas. CA License #6015321 · TX License #3305690. Licensing and disclosures.
// 01 · Overview

Contractor insurance in Houston, TX

In brief: An independent broker placing coverage and matching compliance wording for Houston-area contractors.

Contractors Insured is an independent insurance broker serving Houston and surrounding areas. We help roofing contractors, general contractors, and plumbing contractors shop coverage with multiple carriers and meet bid and jobsite compliance requirements.

That includes turning COIs and common endorsements quickly, plus placing core policies like General Liability, Workers' Comp (including ghost where applicable), and Commercial Auto. Requirements vary by contract, project, and carrier.

On a deadline? Start a quote or request a certificate for an active Houston job.

// 02 · Serving Houston

Serving Houston contractors

In brief: We support Houston-area contractors with coverage placement and compliance documentation.

We support Houston-area contractors with coverage placement and compliance documentation. If you work across the Houston metro, insurance usually becomes urgent when you are bidding, onboarding into a compliance portal, or starting a job that requires exact COI and endorsement wording. Common triggers include:

  • Bid packets that specify endorsement requirements (AI, PNC, WOS)
  • Owner or GC portals that reject COIs over small details
  • Projects where you need updated certificates for a new GC, owner, property manager, or lender

For broader coverage details, see our guide to general liability insurance for Texas contractors and our overview of general liability insurance for contractors. You can also start from the Texas hub.

// 03 · By trade

Pick your trade in Houston

In brief: Start with your trade so the guidance matches how you bid, staff, and run jobs.

Start with your trade so the guidance matches how you bid, staff, and run jobs.

Roofing contractors (Houston)

General contractors (Houston)

Plumbing contractors (Houston)

Prefer the national trade overviews first? See roofing, general contractors, and plumbing.

// 04 · Compliance

Common compliance needs we help with (COIs and endorsements)

In brief: Most delays happen when the COI details or endorsement wording does not match the requirement page.

Most delays happen when the COI details or endorsement wording does not match the requirement page. We help you request the right items so you get fewer rejections. Common requirements you may see on Houston-area jobs include:

If you use subcontractors, build your process early with subcontractor insurance compliance. For the full library, visit the compliance hub.

Need a COI today? Existing clients can request one; new contractors can start a quote and upload the requirement page so limits and wording are matched correctly.

// 05 · Get started

What to have ready for a faster Houston quote

In brief: Quotes move faster when underwriting basics are clear and you include the requirement page.

Quotes move faster when underwriting basics are clear up front and you include the requirement page if the job is compliance-driven. When you start a quote, be ready with:

  • Trade (roofing, GC, plumbing) and a short description of typical jobs
  • Where you operate (Houston metro and surrounding areas)
  • Revenue range and payroll range (estimates are fine to start)
  • Subcontractor usage percentage (rough estimate)
  • Claims history (basic summary)
  • Vehicles used for work (if quoting commercial auto)
  • Optional upload: current declarations pages, prior COIs, or contract and bid insurance requirements

Tip: If the issue is a portal rejection or a bid deadline, say that in step 1 so it can be routed for priority handling.

// FAQ · Quick answers

FAQs: Contractor insurance in Houston, TX

What insurance do contractors commonly need for Houston jobs?
Most contractors start with General Liability, Workers' Comp (including ghost where applicable), and Commercial Auto, then add tools coverage (inland marine), umbrella, bonds, builder's risk, or E&O based on trade and contract requirements.
How fast can I get a COI for a Houston job?
Timing depends on the carrier, the certificate holder details, and whether endorsements are required. Existing clients should request a COI and include the jobsite, certificate holder legal name and address, limits, and the exact AI/PNC/WOS clause from the requirement page.
Why do COIs get rejected in owner or GC portals?
Common reasons include incorrect legal names, missing jobsite details, limits that do not match the requirement page, or assuming a COI note equals an endorsement. Start with our certificate of insurance guide.
My contract requires Additional Insured plus Primary and Noncontributory. Is that one checkbox?
Often it is not. Treat these as separate requirements tied to endorsement wording. See our guides on the additional insured endorsement and primary and noncontributory.
I'm bidding a commercial job and they want AI/PNC/WOS language. What should I send you?
Upload the requirement page (or paste the exact clause) and list every entity that must be shown on the COI. That reduces back-and-forth and avoids rejections.
I use subcontractors. What do I need to collect from them?
Typically you need subcontractor COIs plus a renewal tracking process, especially when you are flowing down AI/PNC/WOS requirements.
What should I upload to get a faster quote?
Current declarations pages (if you have them), the insurance requirement page from the bid packet or contract, and any COIs that were rejected. This helps match limits and endorsements correctly.
Which Texas metros does Contractors Insured serve?
We serve Houston and surrounding areas, plus contractors across Texas statewide including Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. Use the quote form and select your closest metro.
Do you have an office in Houston?
We serve Houston contractors and the surrounding metros, and we focus on fast quoting and compliance support.

This is general information, not legal advice. Coverage, eligibility, policy forms, endorsements, and pricing vary by carrier and underwriting approval. Specific contract language and bid packet requirements should be reviewed with your broker before binding.

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