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Home improvement questions, answered
The questions that come up before, during and after a job — answered with the rule, the regulator or the source that settles it. Pros on LokalMatch can add their own answer, and we check every question and answer before it’s published.
Questions about General Contractors
- General Contractors
Which trades have to be licensed in Ontario?
I want to check credentials before hiring, but half the trades I ask can’t produce a licence number.
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What happens if I hire a contractor without an RBQ licence in Quebec?
The price is noticeably lower and the contractor says the licence is only paperwork.
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Can a contractor charge more than the estimate?
I got a written estimate before the work started and the final invoice came in well above it. I never signed anything else.
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How much of a deposit should I pay a contractor?
The contractor wants half the price up front “for materials”, before anyone has been to the house.
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Can a subcontractor lien my house after I’ve already paid the contractor?
The contractor is paid in full and a supplier is now saying they were never paid and will register a lien.
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Do I need a WSIB clearance certificate from my contractor?
Somebody told me I could be on the hook for a contractor’s unpaid WSIB premiums.
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Should I pay a contractor in cash to save the tax?
A contractor quoted one price with an invoice and a lower one for cash, no paperwork.
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