Have questions about your project? This renovation FAQ answers the most common questions about our services in Laval and on the North Shore: permits, schedules, quotes, foundations, soundproofing and more.
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It depends on your municipality and the type of work. For example, removing a load-bearing wall, building an addition or adding a second storey almost always requires a permit. We help you through the process with your municipality.
Yes. However, engineering plans are needed first to size the beam and supports, followed by a municipal permit. We then carry out the work safely. See our page on Load-bearing wall removal.
Generally, allow a few weeks, depending on the scope of work and delivery times for cabinets and countertops. We provide a detailed schedule with your quote. See our page on Kitchen renovation.
The price depends on the floor area, materials, building condition, and structural, plumbing or electrical changes. That is why we visit the property before providing a detailed, itemized quote.
Complete our quote request form or call us at 514 743-1097. We will then arrange a visit to understand your project.
Often, yes, especially if you are adding a bedroom, bathroom or partitions. A basement bedroom must also have a compliant window. See our page on Basement finishing.
Yes. In many cases, a ceiling mounted on resilient channels, mineral wool and 5/8-inch drywall significantly reduce noise between units. See our page on Soundproofing.
If the cabinet boxes are solid, refacing provides a fresh look for a fraction of the cost. Otherwise, a new kitchen is a more durable solution. See our page on Cabinet refacing.
Yes. We help you choose the style, colours, materials and furniture, with 2D or 3D plans if needed. See our design services.
Usually two to four weeks, depending on the scope of work and product delivery times. See our page on Bathroom renovation.
Water or moisture in the basement, wall stains, a musty smell or iron ochre in the sump pit. A camera inspection confirms the diagnosis. See our page on French drains.
Not always. A fine shrinkage crack is often normal, but a crack that widens or lets water in should be repaired promptly. See our page on Foundation repair.
Yes. We carry out excavation, sewer and water connections, foundation work and underpinning. See our page on Sewer and water lines.
When shingles curl, lose their granules or the roof leaks. A shingle roof generally lasts 15 to 25 years. See our page on Roof replacement.
Yes. After a flood or fire, we prepare a detailed quote for you and your insurer, then rebuild promptly. See our page on Disaster restoration.
Yes. Travaux Experts holds RBQ licence 5809-7098-01, which you can verify in the registry of the Régie du bâtiment du Québec. We are also members of the APCHQ.
We work in Laval, on the North Shore and in Montréal, including Boisbriand, Blainville, Sainte-Thérèse, Saint-Eustache, Mirabel, Terrebonne and Repentigny. The full list is at the bottom of this page.
Yes. Through our construction project managementservice, we coordinate all trades, scheduling and budgets. You have a single point of contact.
Yes. Our building inspector performs pre-renovation inspections. For a pre-purchase inspection, visit our specialized website Inspection Bâtiment Expert.
Yes, for French drains, sewer and water lines, asphalt and interlocking pavers. See our page on Subcontracting.
Yes. We use it to create realistic renderings, prepare preliminary plans and speed up quotes. See our page on Artificial intelligence in renovation.
Your general contractor in Laval supports you from start to finish. RBQ 5809-7098-01.
As a general contractor based in Laval, Travaux Experts carries out your renovation and construction projects on the North Shore and throughout Greater Montréal, including Laval, Blainville, Boisbriand, Sainte-Thérèse, Rosemère, Lorraine, Bois-des-Filion, Mirabel, Saint-Eustache, Deux-Montagnes, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Pointe-Calumet, Oka, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Terrebonne, Mascouche, Repentigny, L’Assomption, Saint-Sulpice, L’Épiphanie, Saint-Jérôme and Montréal. We travel throughout the region. Every quote is detailed, with no surprises.