Questions worth resolving early
Describe the activities you undertake, even when they are occasional or subcontracted. An unanswered question is not the same as a confirmed absence of risk.
- Worker entry and protective systems
- Adjacent structures, underpinning and blasting
- Utility locating versus daylighting
What to prepare
These are preparation topics, not a list of mandatory carrier forms.
Excavation operations
Depth, soils, worker entry, shoring, underpinning, blasting and utility work.
Why discuss it: Helps your broker understand ground disturbance and nearby property exposures.
Useful documents to gather
- Locate tickets and verification procedure
- Excavation protective-system plans and inspection logs, where applicable
- Equipment schedule and maintenance records
Your broker or insurer may ask for different or additional information. Do not treat a document title here as confirmation that a particular form or coverage applies.
Bring facts—not assumptions—to your broker.
Organize your operations and unresolved questions. The summary does not quote a premium, recommend a limit, or determine market acceptance.