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Insurance and Surety Bond

Insurance and Surety Bond

Very often, contractors struggle to understand what is actually mandatory to obtain their RBQ licence, particularly when it comes to insurance and bonding. LICENCE BOND AND LIABILITY INSURANCE So, do you need Liability Insurance or a License Bond? LICENCE BOND A...

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Asbestos

Asbestos

Many people have lots of questions about asbestos such as; What is it really, is it dangerous for health, what to do in the presence of asbestos, what happens with the price of my home that is for sale and what are the costs related to asbestos removal?dre et quels...

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Company, License and CCQ

Company, License and CCQ

As seen in our previous blog, the self-employed worker has several choices to make especially if he wants to do business in the new residential sector and/or in the commercial sector. But what about other choices and consequences? What we need to understand is that...

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Self-Employed, Partnership, CCQ

Self-Employed, Partnership, CCQ

An entrepreneur wishing to obtain a license from the Régie du bâtiment must first start a business and therefore register with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec. There are several options available to you, but what happens when you choose the option of sole...

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RBQ and CCQ (License and Card)

RBQ and CCQ (License and Card)

In Quebec, it is true that now with social networks and the transmission of information faster than a few years ago, many entrepreneurs know that to be able to get work executed and/or execute construction work in Quebec, holding a license from the Régie du bâtiment...

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Secure your Construction Site

Secure your Construction Site

In an ideal world, our renovations would be completed before the famous construction vacation, during which time about a quarter of Quebecers are on vacation. But if your work has to be interrupted, how can you secure your site to avoid damage and theft? HOW TO SECURE...

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Flipping Houses

Flipping Houses

Which individual or construction entrepreneur, skilled in several fields, never thought of buying a property, renovating it and selling it !! The answer is many. It is not that this practice is illegal or prohibited, on the contrary, but what must not be forgotten is...

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Water Infiltration

Water Infiltration

You completed work for a client in the middle of summer, when the weather was warm and dry. Rainfall was minimal, everything appeared to be properly done, the ground was correctly leveled, and the perimeter of the house was well waterproofed. There were no signs of...

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Owner Builder

Owner Builder

The question every rental property owner eventually faces—whether they plan to handle maintenance themselves or hire contractors—is this: Do I need a licence from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) to perform, or have performed, maintenance or renovation work on my...

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Epoxy Floors

Epoxy Floors

Epoxy flooring has become extremely popular among homeowners and business owners who value its durability and its far more refined appearance compared to bare concrete.As an entrepreneur, you’ve decided to add this service to your offerings. And because it appears to...

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