ACQ Résidentiel Renovation Quality Guarantee
Unlock peace of mind with guaranteed protection during your renovations.
What is the ACQ Résidentiel Renovation Quality Guarantee?
A subsidiary of the Association de la Construction du Québec (ACQ), ACQ Résidentiel is a recognized company that has been administering guarantee plans for more than 25 years. Our mission? Ensure consumer protection by supporting residential contractors to ensure compliance with the most stringent construction standards.
The Renovation Quality Guarantee plan supports homeowners’ interests and covers residential renovations of all sizes — whether it’s your home, condo, cottage, or plex.
The Renovation Quality Guarantee protects your investment if there are mishaps, such as hidden defects, construction defects, or uncompleted work by the contractor.
Learn moreThe ACQ Résidentiel has covered over
6,000
projects
140,000
homes
What’s covered under the Renovation Quality Guarantee?
Quality inspection
and on-site follow-up
Deposit coverage
Protection against
hidden defects
and construction defects
Correction
of visible defects
Work completion in case
of general contractor default
Transference
of warranty
Mediation
in case of dispute
Coverage for all types
of renovation projects
above $10,000
How it works
Hire a general contractor through Billdr
Finding the right general contractor is a homeowner’s top priority to make sure a project meets expectations.
That’s why Billdr’s network is composed of certified professionals, from general contractors to engineers and architects, to make sure your home is in good hands.
Purchase the Renovation Quality Guarantee
You can purchase the ACQ Résidentiel Renovation Quality Guarantee through Billdr at a rate of approximately 2% of your construction costs (Billdr does not charge a markup).
Once the fee is paid, the ACQ Résidentiel provides a guarantee certificate confirming that the project and the general contractor are approved, so that construction can begin.
Pay your deposit
To move your project forward, you need to pay a deposit to the general contractor.
Begin construction
The general contractor’s team starts construction work on-site.
Receive a certificate of work completion
Once your home renovation is complete, the ACQ Résidentiel will send you a certificate of work completion to mark the beginning of your guarantee coverage.
Legal warranty vs ACQ Résidentiel guarantee
In Québec, you are automatically covered under the legal warranty. The latter offers basic protection on all purchases in the province. Consumers can get a refund or replacement if the goods or services received are not good quality, durable, safe, or in line with expectations.
The Renovation Quality Guarantee provides you with added protection for setbacks during home renovations. It ensures that replacement of defects, repairs, maintenance work, and corrections are done within a set timeline.
Legal Warranty
ACQ Résidentiel Guarantee
Deposit coverage
Work completion
Correction of apparent defects
Protection against hidden defects
Protection against construction defects
Transferable warranty
None
None
None
Limited coverage
*Additional legal action required
1 year only
*Additional legal action required
Covered
Deposit coverage
25% of contract, up to $300,000
Work completion
Covered
Correction of apparent defects
Covered
Protection against hidden defects
Covered 3 years
Protection against construction defects
Covered 5 years
Transferable warranty
Covered
Renovation Quality Guarantee price list
In the event of a dispute
To minimize disputes, the ACQ Résidentiel enforces strict measures to ensure that a project meets construction norms. If a dispute arises, their team of expert mediators works to find a simple, efficient, and fair solution. They handle each request professionally to facilitate communications between homeowners and general contractors while treating both parties equally
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Project planning
Get a clear project scope, 2D floors plans and a detailed budget estimate within a week made by a Billdr project manager.
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Architectural design
Transform your vision into reality with architectural plans to identify project requirements early.
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Interior design
Billdr partners with experienced interior designers to turn your ideas into reality and create your dream space.
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Project management
Receive personalized support throughout your project, including weekly site visits, progress reports, and budget monitoring.
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