Contractor Nightmare #7:

Irrigation Line Strike Claim

-One Broken Irrigation Line Can Become Thousands in Property Damage-

A landscaping contractor was performing routine excavation when the bucket struck an underground irrigation main. Within seconds, water began flooding the property, damaging landscaping, saturating retaining walls, and creating a stressful situation for both the contractor and the property owner.

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Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

Irrigation Line Strike Claim

Coverage's Affected

✔ General Liability Insurance

✔ Products & Completed Operations

✔ Property Damage Claims

✔ Inland Marine / Contractor Equipment

✔ Commercial Umbrella Liability


What Happened?

A landscaping contractor accidentally struck an underground irrigation line while excavating. Water quickly flooded the property, damaging landscaping, hardscape features, and surrounding areas.

Why It Matters

Even a routine digging project can result in expensive third-party property damage. Properly written contractor insurance helps landscaping businesses manage these unexpected risks.

How JC Family Insurance Helps

We help landscaping contractors review liability exposures, identify coverage gaps, coordinate claims reporting, and make sure their insurance matches the work they actually perform.

Could your landscaping business recover from an irrigation line strike?

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Common Risks Contractors Face — Real-World Claim Scenarios Explained in Our Contractor Nightmares Series

Irrigation Line

Strike

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

Work Truck

Accident

Stolen

Excavator

OSHA

Citation

BAD

Certificate

Bond

Rejected

Burst Pipe

Flood Claim

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

The Overnight Rainstorm

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

The Shattered

Installation

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

The Uninsured

Subcontrator

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

The Hot Work

Fire

Refrigeration Line

Leak

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The Loose Connection

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

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Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.
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