Frequently Asked Questions

A general contractor manages your entire construction or renovation project. That includes planning, budgeting, permit applications, hiring and supervising subcontractors, ordering materials, coordinating inspections and delivering the finished space. With Kasa General Contractor, you have a single point of contact from the first call to the final walkthrough.

In Quebec, renovation work valued at more than $2,000 generally requires an RBQ licensed contractor. Beyond the legal requirement, a general contractor saves you from juggling schedules, quotes and site issues across multiple trades. You get one accountable partner, a structured timeline, insurance protection and workmanship covered by a written warranty.

Search the contractor's name or licence number in the online registry of the Régie du bâtiment du Québec. Confirm the licence is active and covers the categories of work you need, then ask for proof of liability insurance. Kasa General Contractor holds RBQ licence 5797-3208-01, is an APCHQ member and carries $5,000,000 in liability insurance.

The process starts with a free 30 to 45 minute discovery call, followed by an on-site visit when the project warrants it. For major projects, we then prepare a detailed quote. You get precise numbers, not a vague ballpark.

A general contractor holds the contract with you and is responsible for the entire project: permits, schedule, budget and quality control. Subcontractors are specialists, such as electricians and plumbers, hired and supervised by the general contractor to complete specific portions of the work. You never have to source or manage them yourself.

We deliver turnkey residential renovations, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, home extensions, commercial construction and post-disaster reconstruction. Our team serves Montreal, the West Island and the South Shore, and works in English, French and Spanish.

As a guideline, a bathroom renovation starts at around $25,000 and a kitchen renovation at around $40,000. Complete home renovations typically range from $80,000 to $600,000 depending on the size of the property and the scope of work. Every project receives a detailed quote before any work begins.

Verify the RBQ licence and insurance first, then look at completed projects, reviews and how detailed the quote is. A reliable contractor puts everything in writing, explains the schedule and communicates at every critical step. Be cautious with unusually low bids: they often hide exclusions that surface later as extras.

A bathroom renovation generally takes 3 to 6 weeks and a kitchen renovation 6 to 12 weeks. Home extensions run from 4 to 12 months once design and permits are included. We provide a detailed schedule at contract signing and keep you informed throughout the project.

Older Montreal homes can hide outdated wiring, plumbing or structural surprises behind the walls. When something comes up, we document it, explain your options and price the change in writing before proceeding. No additional work is done without your approval, so your budget stays under control.

We handle complete house remodeling: open-concept conversions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement transformations, structural modifications and full interior reconfigurations. As a turnkey general contractor, we manage design coordination, permits and every trade required to deliver the finished space.

Yes, when it is done well. A kitchen remodel typically returns 60 to 80% of its cost in added resale value, and a bathroom remodel 50 to 70%. Beyond resale numbers, remodeling improves how your home works for your family every single day.

Labour is usually the largest single expense, and it climbs quickly when structural, plumbing or electrical work is involved. Moving load-bearing walls, relocating drains or upgrading wiring requires licensed specialists and inspections, which costs far more than surface finishes. That is why changing the layout of a space costs more than refreshing it.

It depends on the work and your borough. Cosmetic updates rarely need a permit, but structural changes, extensions and modifications to the building envelope generally do. We identify the permits your project requires and can submit the applications to the city on your behalf.

Renovation restores or updates a space without changing its purpose, think new flooring, cabinets or fixtures. Remodeling changes the structure, layout or function of the space, such as removing walls to create an open-concept kitchen or converting a garage into living space. Remodeling usually involves permits and structural work, which makes an experienced general contractor essential.