Montreal, Quebec

Electricians in Montreal, QC

Electrical work is the one trade where the law in Quebec decides who may do the job and whether it must be inspected. This page shows electricians serving Montreal and Greater Montreal, explains what Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ) requires, and lists what to ask before anyone opens your panel.

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What to know before hiring a electrician in Montreal

Quebec requires a Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) licence for construction and renovation contractors. Electricians must belong to the Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec and plumbing and heating contractors to the CMMTQ. You can check any RBQ licence number online before paying a deposit.

Verify the licence with Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ) before work starts, and ask for the permit or inspection number afterward; your home insurer may ask for it if there is ever a claim. Older Montreal homes with aluminum branch wiring, knob-and-tube or a 60-amp service should have the whole system assessed before you add an EV charger, heat pump or hot tub.

Montreal’s signature housing is the plex, two or three stacked units with exterior stairs and shared services, alongside a growing condo market governed by a syndicat de copropriété. Winters are cold and snowy, spring thaw floods basements, and many tradespeople work primarily in French, so ask about language before booking if it matters to you.

Have this ready when you call

  • Photo of the panel with the cover on and the door open
  • What stopped working and whether a breaker tripped
  • Age of the home and any known wiring type
  • Planned new loads such as an EV charger or heat pump
  • Building rules if you are in a shared building

Questions to ask before booking

  1. Can I see your contractor licence number?
  2. Will you pull the permit and arrange the inspection?
  3. Is the quote flat-rate or hourly?
  4. Will the work be done by a licensed electrician or an apprentice under supervision?
  5. What warranty covers the work?

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for electrical work in Montreal?

Most alterations do: new circuits, panel changes, EV chargers and anything beyond replacing a like-for-like device. Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ) is the authority in Quebec; ask the electrician which permit they are filing and keep the record.

Can a handyman do electrical work in Quebec?

Only licensed electrical contractors may do electrical work for hire in Quebec, with narrow exceptions for homeowners on their own property in some provinces. Unlicensed work can void insurance and fail a resale inspection.

How do I check an electrician’s licence?

Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ) publishes a public lookup for contractors it licenses. Search the business name or licence number before you pay a deposit.

Is aluminum wiring in an older Montreal home dangerous?

Aluminum branch wiring from the 1960s and 70s is not automatically unsafe, but connections loosen over time and it needs the right connectors and periodic inspection. An electrician can assess it and quote remediation; many insurers ask about it.

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Nearby communities

Trades based in Montreal usually cover the surrounding area, and trip charges often change at municipal boundaries. Ask how travel is billed before booking.

Other repair services in Montreal

Or start from the Montreal repair hub.

Sources

  1. Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ)Licensing and permits for electrical work in Quebec.
  2. Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ)Gas and fuel safety in Quebec.
  3. Office de la protection du consommateurConsumer rights, contracts and deposits.
  4. CNESSTWorkers’ compensation coverage and clearance letters.

Rules and programs change. Confirm with the source and get a written quote before deciding.

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