Master electrician on the South Shore: how to choose one and check the RBQ licence
On Montreal's South Shore, “master electrician” is what many homeowners type when they need someone for a panel, an EV charger or an emergency. This guide explains what to check before hiring an electrician, limiting its…
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What does “master electrician” mean when you search on the South Shore?
On Montreal's South Shore, “master electrician” is what many homeowners type when they need someone for a panel, an EV charger or an emergency. This guide explains what to check before hiring an electrician, limiting itself to what can be verified objectively: the licence issued by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ).
In everyday language the phrase suggests a seasoned electrician. But a title used in an ad cannot be checked, while a licence can. C-Cure Électrique, for example, holds RBQ licence 5755-2234-01: that number, not a slogan, is what you can verify.
Below you will find what an RBQ licence is, how to check it in the public registry and a few simple questions to ask. To learn about the company behind this guide, see our about page; for the services we offer across the territory, see electrician South Shore.
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What an RBQ licence certifies
The RBQ is the Quebec government body that issues construction contractor licences. Each licence carries a number, along with categories and subcategories that define the type of work covered. C-Cure Électrique's licence falls under the “Electrical Contractor” subcategory: it certifies that the company is authorized to carry out residential and commercial electrical work in Quebec. So check that the subcategory matches your work.
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How to check an RBQ licence, step by step
The RBQ keeps a public registry of licence holders, available online on its website (rbq.gouv.qc.ca). You enter the contractor's licence number or name. The record shows, among other things, the company's contact details, its Quebec business number, the licence number, the categories and subcategories, the bonding and, where applicable, pending claims or licence restrictions. Then compare the name and number with those on your quote.
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Questions to ask before you sign
Before signing, ask for the RBQ licence number and check it. Also ask what the quote includes: required permits, the Hydro-Québec connection where applicable and the proof of compliance delivered at the end of the work. At C-Cure, all work is guaranteed, signed and delivered with proof of compliance, and we handle the required Hydro-Québec permits. Non-compliant work can lead to your home insurance being denied or hold up a sale: the question applies as much to an EV charger as to a panel upgrade. If the contractor does not appear in the registry, or the details do not match the quote, ask for an explanation before you sign.
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Our RBQ licence and how to reach us
C-Cure Électrique's RBQ licence is 5755-2234-01: you can look it up yourself in the registry before calling us. Free quote, on-site visit, reply the same day: request yours using the form or by calling (514) 518-3890. For an outage or a burning smell, our 24/7 emergency service answers around the clock.
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It is a licence issued by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec to construction contractors. It carries a number, along with categories and subcategories of work. C-Cure Électrique's is 5755-2234-01, under the “Electrical Contractor” subcategory.
Use the public registry of licence holders on the RBQ website (rbq.gouv.qc.ca) and enter the contractor's licence number or name. Then compare the details on the record with those on your quote.
Ask for their RBQ licence number and what the quote includes: required permits, the Hydro-Québec connection where applicable and proof of compliance at the end of the work. At C-Cure, the quote is free after a visit, with no obligation.
Montreal's South Shore: Brossard, Candiac, La Prairie, Saint-Philippe, Longueuil, Boucherville, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and several other nearby municipalities.
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