diff --git a/pkg/install/install.go b/pkg/install/install.go
index 88e12a71a..5a9996303 100644
--- a/pkg/install/install.go
+++ b/pkg/install/install.go
@@ -103,6 +103,9 @@ func crdsAreReady(factory client.DynamicFactory, crdKinds []string) (bool, error
 
 		return true, nil
 	})
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, errors.Wrap(err, "Error polling for CRD")
+	}
 	return areReady, nil
 }