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Painters in Québec

RBQ data dated November 3, 2026: 71 companies active in Québec for painting work. 26 (37%) have held their licence for 10 years or more, the oldest since 1984; none got its licence in the last 90 days.

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Active licences in RBQ data dated November 3, 2026 · official register ↗ · list order

Other cities

Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval 3Boischatel 3Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury 3Saint-Raymond 3

Other trades in Québec

Renovation, construction and general work1,145New home builders71Electricians160Plumbers124Heating, ventilation and air conditioning354Roofers51Doors and windows9Wood stoves and fireplaces202Masonry72Concrete and foundations112Septic systems146Wells and water pumps125Accessibility lifts16Specialty contractors609All companies in Québec2,156

Finding a painter in Québec

Looking for a painter in Québec? All 71 companies on the list are also listed in other trades: specialty contractors (61), renovation, construction and general work (10) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (1).

With 71 of the 108 companies in the Capitale-Nationale region, Québec ranks first for this trade.

The RBQ numbers: painters in Québec

71companies with an active licence
0new licences in 90 daysnone in the last 30 days
26have held their licence for 10 years or more37% · the oldest since 1984
10have a $40,000 licence bondand 61 at $20,000 · may compensate a client under RBQ rules
  • All of them have a published phone number: you can call them directly.
  • Most common subcategories: 1.2 Small buildings (9), 1.3 Buildings of all kinds (5), 10 Solid-fuel space heating (wood stoves, fireplaces) (1), 6.1 Wood framing (1).

On this page: Renovation permits in Québec

Useful guides: Hiring a painter in Montréal: quote, prep and licence

Open data of the Régie du bâtiment du Québec as of November 3, 2026, updated every night.

Required licence, issuing body and subcategories for this trade: Painters in Greater Montréal.

Homes in Québec (2021 Census)

265,715households in a private dwelling
51%of dwellings built before 1981including 21% before 1961
51%of households own their home
30%of dwellings are single-detached houses

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, table 98-10-0233-01 (25% sample, rounded counts), Statistics Canada Open Licence.

Renovation permits in Québec

Québec City offers the Assistant-permis, which tells you whether your project needs a permit or a certificate of authorization. The rules vary with the work and with where the property is.

Official pages: Assistant-permis (in French) ↗ · Info-Permis (in French) ↗ · Printable checklist before you sign

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