Water damage and mould remediation in Québec
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What applies across Québec
In Québec, a person who carries out construction work for someone else for profit is a contractor and must hold an RBQ licence, unless exempted by law.
In Québec, anyone who carries out construction work, or has it carried out, must hold a Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) licence unless the law exempts them. Working without a licence is an offence liable to a severe fine, and fines can also apply when the licence subclasses are not the proper ones.
Under Québec's financial assistance programme for disaster victims, a disaster is eligible if water enters the home through infiltration or a sewer backup following flooding, that is, when a nearby watercourse has overflowed. Damage caused by violent winds is not eligible.
Water damage accounts for about half of the amounts paid in home insurance claims in Québec, ahead of fire and theft. The Bureau d'assurance du Canada says to call your insurer as soon as possible after water damage.
Bureau d'assurance du Canada (Info-assurance) (source, opens in a new tab) (in French)
Before you hire
Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.
Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.