Renoconnect

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The questions we get asked most often about Renoconnect, our services and grants. Another question? We are here.

General

Yes. Getting your quotes and our support is entirely free. The selected company covers our fee, never you.

No. Renoconnect is an independent advisor, not an installer. We put you in contact with carefully selected window installation companies and compare the quotes with you.

Up to five quotes from carefully selected partners, which we compare with you in detail, explained simply.

No. You stay free. We help you compare and decide with confidence, at your pace.

Windows and doors

It depends on your home, your budget and the look you want. PVC is the most affordable choice. It insulates very well and needs little maintenance, which makes it the most popular option in Quebec. Aluminum allows slimmer frames and a contemporary look, with large glass surfaces. It is very durable, but less insulating than PVC alone. Hybrid is the premium option: a PVC interior for insulation, an aluminum exterior to withstand the weather. It is the priciest of the three, but often the best performance-durability balance. We look at your situation with you, without pushing a brand, and explain the differences simply.

To receive the Rénoclimat grant, yes: $150 per opening for an ENERGY STAR certified door or window. We point you toward eligible products.

We apply nine strict criteria before a company joins our network. We check their RBQ licence (Régie du bâtiment du Québec), their customer reviews and their track record. We look at their insurance, their written warranties and their specialization in windows and doors. We also assess their transparency on pricing, their respect for timelines and their after-sales service. One questionable file, and the company is set aside. The goal is simple: to connect you only with serious partners, so you compare reliable quotes without having to investigate yourself. You keep control of the final choice.

Grants

Rénoclimat is a Government of Quebec program that helps homeowners make their home more energy-efficient. For windows and doors, it pays $150 per opening replaced with an ENERGY STAR certified product (source: quebec.ca). The program works in two steps. First, a certified advisor performs an energy assessment of your home before the work. Then, once the new windows are installed, a second assessment confirms the improvements and triggers the grant. Most homeowners are eligible without knowing it, especially in a home 15 years or older. We explain the process and can help you with the steps. We do not fill out the forms for you and we do not guarantee any amount in advance: the support depends on the assessment and the programs in effect.

Hydro-Québec’s grant for energy-efficient equipment: up to $120 per 1,000 BTU/h for a heat pump, $1,000/kW for solar. It does not cover windows.

Yes, the two programs generally combine. We structure your project to maximize both forms of support.

Area and steps

All of Greater Montreal: Laval and the North Shore, the island of Montreal, the South Shore and the West Island. Our head office is in Laval.

It depends on the work and your municipality. In general, replacing your windows like for like (same size, same opening) does not require a permit. However, enlarging an opening, changing the look of the facade or affecting the structure may require one. The rules vary from one city to another on the North Shore and in Laval. We help you see clearly from the start, and our partner companies know the local requirements: when needed, they handle the permit steps as part of the project.

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