Key points
Verify licensing, scope, permits, insurance, inspection responsibilities and documentation before work begins.
- Use the City business-licence lookup
- Obtain more than one written quote where practical
- Clarify permits and inspection scheduling
- Require itemized paid invoices and property-specific records
What Toronto homeowners should know
The City states that contractors and subcontractors performing eligible work must hold an appropriate valid City of Toronto business licence at the time of the work.
A written quote should identify the device or service, assumptions, exclusions, restoration and what could change the price after concealed conditions are found.
Ask who obtains permits, who requests inspections, what maintenance is required and which records will be delivered at completion.
Municipal information: When a subsidy or permit is relevant, confirm current requirements directly with the City of Toronto. This website is a private contractor resource.
Need a property-specific assessment?
Bring photos, past invoices, camera reports and details about when the symptom occurred.
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