Green Bay Contractor Insurance for Remodelers, Trades & Job-Site Work.
From residential remodels in established neighborhoods to commercial projects downtown and industrial work near the port, Green Bay contractors serve a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Insurance Technology Group (ITG) builds contractor insurance programs that follow your crews, keep general contractors happy with certificates, and respond when something actually goes wrong.
How Green Bay's Mix of Projects Shapes Contractor Risk.
Green Bay's job mix spans from historic residential neighborhoods to growing commercial corridors and industrial port facilities. This diverse work environment changes the way contractor insurance should be structured to properly address the specific risks in each setting.
Residential Green Bay work often means historic neighborhoods with unique challenges.
- Kitchen, bath and basement remodels in established neighborhoods
- Roofing, siding and window projects on historic and older homes
- Room additions and whole-house renovations in Green Bay's growing areas
- Potential claims from water damage, lead paint, or asbestos in older properties
Commercial and industrial work brings specific contract and certificate requirements.
- Retail and restaurant build-outs along Broadway and Military Avenue
- Office and medical tenant improvements throughout downtown
- Industrial and port work near the Fox River and industrial parks
- Higher liability limits, additional insured language and waiver requirements from GCs and landlords
Where Green Bay Contractors Spend Their Days.
Green Bay's diverse geography means your work week might jump from residential streets to commercial corridors to industrial parks. Your insurance should be written with all of those job sites in mind.
Broadway District & Downtown
Historic building renovations, restaurant build-outs, and office improvements in Green Bay's historic core with strict preservation requirements and public visibility.
Lambeau Field & Titletown District
Commercial build-outs, hospitality renovations, and event-related construction with game day scheduling constraints and high-profile client expectations.
Established Residential Neighborhoods
Mature neighborhoods where a small mistake — a water leak, landscaping damage or construction debris — can quickly escalate into neighbor complaints and insurance claims.
Port & Industrial Areas
Warehouse, industrial and port-related work with heavy equipment, specialized facility requirements, and higher liability exposures.
Snow Routes & Commercial Lots
Winter plowing, salting and sidewalk work at Green Bay retail centers, churches, offices and HOAs when slips, falls and vehicle damage are most likely.
Surrounding Markets
Many Green Bay contractors chase work into De Pere, Ashwaubenon, Howard and beyond. We set up policies that reflect where you actually drive and work, not just your mailing address.
Core Green Bay Contractor Insurance Building Blocks.
Whether you're a one-truck operation or coordinating multiple crews, most Green Bay contractor programs pull from the same set of coverage types. The details — limits, deductibles and endorsements — are what make them fit your specific business.
General Liability
Protects your business if your work causes property damage or bodily injury — on a job site, inside a home, at a shopping center or in a common area.
Workers' Compensation
Required when you have employees and often demanded on commercial jobs. Covers medical bills and a portion of lost wages for covered job-site injuries.
Commercial Auto & Trailers
Trucks, vans and trailers hauling materials and equipment across Green Bay, Brown County and surrounding areas — plus optional coverage for hired and non-owned vehicles.
Tools & Equipment (Inland Marine)
Coverage for tools that live in your truck, on the job and in storage — from nail guns and saws to compressors, trenchers and mini-skids.
Builders Risk & Installation
Project-specific coverage for structures under construction or major renovation, and for materials installed but not yet accepted by the owner.
Umbrella & Higher Limits
Extra liability protection over your general liability and commercial auto when a bigger job or contract requires more than standard limits.
Green Bay Contractors & Trades We Commonly Insure.
Every trade has its own risk profile. ITG works with standard and specialty carriers that understand construction and contractor exposures across Green Bay and the surrounding Brown County markets.
General Contractors & Remodelers
GC's coordinating multiple trades, managing subs and handling contracts for residential and light commercial work around Green Bay.
Electricians & Low-Voltage
From service panel upgrades in older homes to tenant improvements and data cabling in offices, electrical and low-voltage contractors carry both physical and technical risk.
Plumbing, HVAC & Mechanical
Water lines, furnaces, boilers, rooftop units and chilled water loops — plus the damage that can follow if something leaks or fails after you leave the job.
Roofers, Siding & Exterior Trades
Tear-offs, re-roofs, siding, windows and gutter work in a climate that brings hail, wind, snow and ice — often on steep pitches and two-story homes.
Landscapers, Hardscape & Snow Removal
Mowing and maintenance in the summer, walls and patios in the shoulder seasons, and plowing and sidewalk work all winter long across Green Bay and nearby suburbs.
Specialty Trades & Subcontractors
Painters, drywallers, flooring installers, tile setters, insulation contractors and other specialists who keep Green Bay's homes and businesses looking sharp.
Risk Management Support for Green Bay Contractors.
Good insurance is only part of the story. The way you handle contracts, subs, certificates and job-site procedures can help prevent claims — and sometimes help the carrier sharpen pricing over time.
Contract and certificate help when you're staring at dense GC requirements.
- Walk-through of GC and owner insurance requirements before you sign
- Matching limits and endorsements to what the contract actually asks for
- Certificate handling for property managers, HOAs and commercial clients
- Guidance on sub requirements so you're not absorbing their risk
Practical job-site conversations instead of canned safety posters.
- Common ladder, scaffold and roof scenarios we see in historic neighborhoods
- How carriers view snow routes, sidewalk work and lot plowing
- What to do in the first hour after a job-site injury or property damage
- How to document incidents so claims adjusters can help you faster
Green Bay Contractor Policy & Certificate Review
Send us your current policies and a couple of sample contracts or certificate requirements. ITG can review how your Green Bay contractor insurance is set up, look for obvious gaps and help you prepare a cleaner story for GCs, lenders and property managers.
Call 833-515-1776 to schedule a review or to talk through an upcoming project you're bidding.
The Kind of Contractor Claims We Plan For.
Details change, but the patterns don't. These are the kinds of situations that show why having the right coverage — and the right limits — matters for Green Bay contractors.
Historic Home Water Damage
A plumbing repair in a historic Broadway District home leaks and ruins original hardwood floors and plaster walls. General liability and installation coverage respond after the deductible, preserving the contractor's relationship with the homeowner.
Parking Lot Plow Damage
During a 3 a.m. snow event at a Green Bay retail center, a plow truck clips a parked vehicle and bends a light pole. Commercial auto liability and general liability work together to address the damage.
Injured Helper on a Roof Job
A crew member slips while carrying shingles up a ladder on a residential roof job. Workers' comp responds for medical bills and lost wages, helping keep the claim out of personal injury attorney territory.
Stolen Tools from Job-Site Trailer
A plumber leaves a locked trailer at a commercial job site overnight. Thieves cut the lock and steal copper, power tools and a camera system. Tools & equipment coverage with realistic limits helps replace gear and keep the schedule on track.
Green Bay Contractor Insurance FAQs.
Do I really need separate contractor insurance if it's just me and a helper?
Yes. Personal home and auto policies usually don't cover business activity, job-site work or damage to customer property. Even small Green Bay shops often need general liability at a minimum, and workers' comp once you have employees.
How much liability coverage do Green Bay contractors typically carry?
Many start at $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate in general liability. Larger jobs, municipal work or national GCs may require higher limits or an umbrella. We'll talk through your typical job size and clients before recommending limits.
Can ITG help with certificates and additional insured endorsements?
Absolutely. Certificates for GCs, property managers and lenders are part of our daily workflow. We'll structure your policy correctly and then help you respond quickly when paperwork is holding up a job.
What if I work outside Green Bay?
Most contractor policies we write for Green Bay businesses already include a wider territory — Brown County, De Pere, Ashwaubenon and beyond. We'll confirm where you actually travel and work so the carrier has the right picture.
Can you also handle my personal auto, home and umbrella?
Yes. Many Green Bay contractors prefer having business and personal policies with one local agency so there are fewer gaps and fewer surprises. ITG can coordinate everything under one roof.
Ready to Review Your Green Bay Contractor Insurance?
Whether you run a one-truck operation, manage a small crew, or coordinate multiple trades on commercial jobs, the right contractor insurance behind you matters when a job doesn't go as planned.
Call 833-515-1776 to talk with a local ITG agent about contractor insurance in Green Bay, WI and surrounding communities. You can also start broader with our Green Bay business insurance overview and statewide Wisconsin & Illinois commercial resources.