Builders Risk Insurance in South Carolina (SC)

From the low country of Charleston to the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina’s coastal beauty and historic charm make it an unforgettable destination. Key landmarks across this eligible territory include Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Angel Oak Tree, Middleton Place, USS Yorktown, Fort Sumter National Monument, the Pineapple Fountain, and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Because our Zurich builders risk policy is available countrywide, course of construction projects from Columbia to Greenville can be secured by nearly any licensed property and casualty insurance agent for homeowners, contractors and more.

What is builders risk insurance?

Builders risk insurance (also called course of construction insurance) protects a person's or organization's insurable interest in materials, fixtures and / or equipment to be installed during the construction or renovation of a building or structure should those items sustain physical loss or damage from a covered cause.

How much does builders risk insurance cost in South Carolina?

A few factors have the greatest impact on cost, including:

1. Project Type
2. Location
3. Construction material type
4. Optional coverages
5. Additional Fees and Taxes

Bearing all these factors in mind, the minimum premium for the Builders Risk Plan insured by Zurich starts at $375 in South Carolina. You can get a formal builders risk insurance quote when you apply online today with no minimum volume or premium commitment. Additionally, the South Carolina rate pages and a premium estimate calculator may be available for registered producers based on the project type.

What builders risk coverages are available in South Carolina?

Policies with the Builders Risk Plan insured by Zurich are broad in scope, so unless a peril or risk is specifically excluded, it’s likely covered. Some standard coverages include:

• Theft
• Vandalism and arson
• Collapse
• Fire or lightning
• Property damage
• Materials in transit and at temporary locations
• Debris removal
• Ordinance or law

Optional coverages are also available to help tailor protection for commercial and personal lines clients. Some coverages include:

• Soft costs
• Backup of sewers, drains or sumps
• Better green
• Business income and extra expense*
• Contract change order
• Earthquake or earth movement, where available
• Flood, where available
• Rain, snow, sleet and ice coverage extension*

*For commercial projects only

Who is eligible for builders risk coverage in South Carolina?

Whether in scenic Mount Pleasant or along the stunning coastal landscapes, nearly every individual or entity with a financial stake in a completed construction project is eligible to purchase a builders risk insurance policy throughout the Palmetto State — including contractors, business owners, homeowners, property investors, and financial institutions, all of whom can benefit from the protection offered by builders risk insurance.

Eligible residential clients include:

• Homeowners
• House flippers and investors
• Landlords
• Real estate agents
• Residential contractors
• Subcontractors

Eligible commercial clients include:

• Commercial contractors
• Commercial property owners
• Municipalities (local governments, school districts)
• Real estate agents
• Retail tenants who are expanding or remodeling a leased space
• Subcontractors

How to Get a South Carolina Builders Risk Insurance Quote

It’s fast and easy to obtain a builders risk insurance quote in every city of South Carolina. You can start an application online for residential and commercial course of construction projects valued up to $75 million. Projects valued under $5 million require little-to-no human intervention.

Create your online account in minutes, then log into our online policy issuance platform to get a quote today.

Use our application checklist to gather basic client information before you complete the online application.

South Carolina Cities with Builders Risk Insurance include:

• Charleston
• Columbia
• Goose Creek
• Greenville
• Greer
• Mount Pleasant
• North Charleston
• Rock Hill
• Summerville
• Sumter