5 questions to ask before hiring a contractor in Quebec

Hiring a contractor in Quebec comes with a few checks that aren’t optional. Before you sign anything, these are the questions that actually protect you.

Are you RBQ licensed for this work?

Most renovation work over a certain value legally requires a valid RBQ license. Ask for the number and confirm it. A licensed contractor is accountable in a way an unlicensed one simply isn’t.

Do you carry insurance, and is everything in writing?

You want liability coverage in place and a written contract that spells out scope, price, and timeline. Anyone who resists putting the details in writing is telling you something important.