Insurance built for sandblasting contractors.
General liability, contractor pollution liability, workers' comp, tools & equipment, commercial auto, umbrella, and bonds — from one agent who knows abrasive blasting. Silica exposure, lead paint dust, high-pressure hazards, and toxic coating removal require specialized coverage that generic contractors' policies miss. A-rated carriers. 15-minute quotes.
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Sandblasting and abrasive blasting contractors insured — tanks, bridges, structures, and pipelines nationwide
NPN #8608479
Licensed all 50 states
- Licensed in all 50 states
- Founded 2005 — 20+ years
- High-hazard blasting specialists
- 15-minute quote turnaround
- 2-hour claims response
- A.M. Best A+ carrier partners
Eight coverage lines built for abrasive blasting operations.
Generic contractors' insurance policies weren't written for sandblasting. The pollution exclusions in standard GL are exactly where your biggest exposures sit. We build programs that cover the real risks in abrasive blasting — silica, lead paint, toxic coatings, and equipment pressure hazards.
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The coverage gaps that cost blasting contractors the most.
Standard GL policies almost universally exclude pollution — and in sandblasting, the dust IS the pollution. Silica, lead paint, abrasive media, and airborne contaminants from surface coatings are your real liability exposure. We build programs where the exclusions don't hollow out the coverage.
Run by people who know industrial contracting
Contractors Choice Agency was founded in 2005 by Josh Cotner, who came from the trades. We've placed coverage for abrasive blasting contractors doing tank coating in Texas, bridge work on the Gulf Coast, and industrial facility restoration nationwide — and we know where standard policies fail.
GL + CPL programs — no pollution gap
Standard GL excludes pollution — and in sandblasting, silica dust, lead paint, and abrasive media are your biggest liability exposure. We build GL + CPL programs specifically designed for blasting operations so there's no gap where your claims fall through.
WC with the right blasting class codes
Sandblasting WC requires abrasive blasting class codes — not a generic contractor code. Wrong codes mean audit surprises and rates that don't match your actual risk. We classify blasting crews correctly from the start.
Equipment coverage for blast pots and compressors
Blast pots, air compressors, nozzles, and portable rigs are expensive and hard to replace mid-job. Our tools and equipment programs cover your gear at job sites, in transit, and in storage.
Commercial auto for blast rigs and haul trucks
Sandblasting contractors haul heavy equipment on trailers that standard personal auto won't cover. We place commercial auto programs for your trucks, trailers, and towed blasting equipment.
Inland marine for equipment in transit
Your blasting equipment doesn't stay in one place. Inland marine fills the gap between commercial auto (which covers the vehicle) and your equipment while it's being hauled between jobs.
Surety bonds for industrial projects
Government and industrial contracts often require performance and payment bonds. We place surety bonds through A-rated surety markets so you can bid on bonded projects without a second agent.
From quote request to bound policy in about a day.
Sandblasting programs aren't off the shelf. We need to understand your work type — tank coating, structural steel, bridge work, industrial maintenance — to match you with markets that actually underwrite your operations correctly.
Tell us about your blasting operation
15-min call or form. Work type (tanks, bridges, structural steel, industrial), payroll, employee count, equipment value, states, and loss history.
We shop specialty blasting markets
We match your operation to admitted and E&S markets that actually underwrite abrasive blasting — not generic contractor programs where the pollution exclusion kills your coverage.
Bind a coordinated GL + CPL program
GL and CPL structured to work together — no gap between pollution and non-pollution claims. Tools, equipment, WC, and auto added to complete the program.
Claims support that moves fast
When a contamination or injury claim happens in a blasting environment, you need an advocate who understands the operation. 2-hour claims response. We stay involved.
Or call 844-967-5247 — usually answered live.
Sandblasting insurance. All 50 states.
From Texas refineries to Gulf Coast marine structures to Midwest industrial facilities and East Coast bridges — Contractors Choice Agency writes sandblasting insurance for contractors nationwide.
- Texas — Refineries, petrochemical plants, pipeline coating, and industrial facilities
- Gulf Coast — Marine structures, offshore platforms, ship hulls, and coastal facilities
- California — Bridges, highway infrastructure, and commercial structure prep
- Pennsylvania — Structural steel, industrial maintenance, and manufacturing facilities
- Florida — Marine, coastal structures, and commercial building surface prep
- Ohio — Industrial manufacturing and facility maintenance sandblasting
- Illinois — Infrastructure, commercial construction, and industrial maintenance
- Nationwide — All 50 states — one program for blasting contractors everywhere
Nationwide sandblasting coverage.
Writing abrasive blasting insurance in all 50 states since 2005.
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Sandblasting contractors who found coverage that actually fit.
“We do tank coating and surface prep for refineries in Texas and Louisiana. Getting CPL alongside GL from one agent who actually understood what we do was huge. No more explaining silica risk to someone who's never heard of it.”
Ray D.
Sandblasting Contractor · Beaumont, TX
“My old agent kept putting us in a general contractor bucket. The class codes were wrong, the audit was a mess every year. These guys got us in the right abrasive blasting code from the start. First clean audit in four years.”
Sandra M.
Abrasive Blasting Owner · Pittsburgh, PA
“We needed a performance bond for a bridge project in under a week. Got it done. The GL and CPL were already in place, so everything came from one source. Fast, clean, no confusion.”
Derek W.
Blasting Contractor · Jacksonville, FL
Sandblasting insurance, in plain English.
Because standard general liability policies have broad pollution exclusions — and in sandblasting, the dust IS the potential pollutant. Silica dust, lead paint particles, and abrasive media from surface coatings are exactly what GL pollution exclusions were written to exclude. CPL fills that gap, covering third-party bodily injury and property damage claims from blasting dust and media that GL won't touch.
CPL covers third-party bodily injury and property damage claims from pollutants released during your sandblasting operations — silica dust, lead paint particles, abrasive media, and fumes from stripping toxic coatings. It also typically covers cleanup costs for media and dust that migrates off-site. Coverage applies during operations and typically has a completed operations tail.
Almost certainly not under a standard GL policy. Silica dust is a pollutant under most GL policy definitions, and the pollution exclusion (or total pollution exclusion) applies. This is the core reason sandblasting contractors need both GL and CPL — not just one or the other.
The primary WC class code for sandblasting is typically 6217 (Sand or Gravel Digging) or specialized abrasive blasting codes depending on the carrier and work type. Some carriers use 5462 (Masonry) or specific industrial codes depending on the substrate and environment. The key is that your crews must be coded as abrasive blasting workers — not as general laborers or generic contractors, which would create audit problems.
Silica exposure is a significant occupational disease risk in sandblasting — silicosis is a real and serious condition from chronic silica dust inhalation. WC class codes for blasting reflect this occupational disease exposure. Proper PPE, air monitoring, and documented silica control programs affect your premium and your placement options.
Tools and equipment coverage for sandblasting contractors typically covers: blast pots and pressure vessels, air compressors and hoses, blasting nozzles and accessories, respirators and PPE stockpiles, scaffolding and containment equipment, and portable blasting rigs. Coverage applies to theft, damage, and some breakdown scenarios — check the policy terms for specific perils.
It depends on your operation. Tools and equipment policies typically cover gear at a specific job site or in your shop. Inland marine fills the gap when equipment is in transit between job sites. If you're constantly moving equipment across a large territory, inland marine is worth adding to avoid the coverage gap.
Sandblasting contractors typically need: liability coverage for owned trucks and trailers, physical damage (comprehensive and collision) for your vehicles, trailer coverage for blast pot trailers, and cargo coverage for equipment and materials being hauled. If you use employee vehicles for business purposes, a non-owned auto endorsement is also important.
Yes, but lead paint abatement significantly increases the risk profile and affects placement. CPL programs for contractors doing lead abatement alongside blasting need to be specifically endorsed for lead-containing material (LCM) removal. Not all CPL markets write lead abatement — we work with markets that do.
Yes. Bridge sandblasting is a specialized market — working at heights, over waterways, with strict environmental containment requirements. We have access to specialty markets that underwrite bridge blasting and surface preparation, including the containment and waste disposal requirements that come with bridge work.
The most common bonds for sandblasting contractors are: contractor license bonds (required by many states to maintain a contractor license), performance bonds (required by government and industrial clients for larger projects), and payment bonds (guaranteeing payment to subcontractors and suppliers). We place all three through A-rated surety markets.
Yes — sandblasting is a high-hazard trade, and the insurance reflects that. Silica exposure, high-pressure equipment, toxic coating removal, and contamination risk all drive higher premiums than general construction trades. That said, rates vary significantly between carriers, and working with a specialist who knows which markets price sandblasting fairly matters.
Umbrella insurance provides additional liability limits above your GL, CPL, and commercial auto policies — typically $1M to $5M in additional coverage. For industrial blasting contractors working on high-value structures, single incidents can exceed standard GL limits quickly. A $1M umbrella typically costs a fraction of the underlying GL premium and significantly extends your protection.
Yes. Many abrasive blasting contractors also offer wet blasting and pressure washing services. We build programs that cover the full range of your surface preparation work — dry blasting, wet blasting, and pressure washing — under coordinated GL and CPL policies.
Tank coating work — coating the interior and exterior of storage tanks — involves sandblasting existing coatings that may contain lead, chromate, or other heavy metals. The blasting creates fine contaminated dust that can escape containment. CPL covers the third-party claims from that contamination; proper containment documentation helps prevent them.
Often yes. Prior claims affect your placement options and premium, but don't automatically disqualify you. We have admitted and E&S market access for sandblasting contractors with prior loss history. Bring us your loss run and let us find a market.
Depending on the policy terms — damage to the work itself (the surface you're blasting) is typically excluded under care, custody, and control exclusions. Damage to adjacent surfaces or third-party property from stray media or dust is usually covered. The distinction between 'damage to your work product' vs. 'damage to other property' is important for claims.
All 50 states. We write sandblasting and abrasive blasting insurance nationwide — Texas, Louisiana, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, and every other state where blasting contractors operate.
Once your program is bound, most carriers issue certificates within 24–48 hours. For urgent project requirements, call us at 844-967-5247 — we have markets that can move faster when needed.
Yes. Contractors Choice Agency holds NPN #8608479 and is licensed in all 50 states. We write sandblasting insurance through A-rated admitted and surplus lines markets nationwide.
Get sandblasting insurance built for what you actually do.
Whether you need GL + CPL together, a surety bond for a bridge project, or workers' comp with the right blasting class codes — one call gets you real options from an agent who knows abrasive blasting.
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