Licences pour Serrurerie au Québec

Locksmithing is not a regulated trade in Quebec. No provincial licence is legally required to operate as a locksmith. Unlike Ontario, there is no formal apprenticeship program through the CCQ for locksmiths. Locksmiths may hold voluntary certifications from industry associations such as the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA). Reputable locksmiths will voluntarily undergo a criminal background check. Some municipalities may require a business licence.

Ask about their training, certifications (ALOA), and years of experience. A reputable locksmith will have a clean background check.

(1) Quotes an extremely low price over the phone then dramatically increases it on arrival (2) Cannot provide identification or a business card with a verifiable local address (3) Insists on drilling the lock immediately without attempting non-destructive entry first (4) No marked vehicle or professional appearance - many scam locksmiths operate from unmarked cars (5) Demands cash-only payment and cannot provide a receipt

(1) What is the total cost including the service call fee, and will there be any additional charges? (2) Do you attempt non-destructive entry before drilling? (3) Do you carry liability insurance? (4) Can you provide a receipt and warranty on the work? (5) What brand and grade of lock do you recommend for my situation?

Bien que cela ne soit pas exigé par la loi, il est fortement recommandé que les serrureries détiennent une assurance responsabilité. Demandez une preuve de couverture avant d'embaucher.

Au Québec, la plupart des entrepreneurs qui exécutent des travaux de construction doivent détenir une licence de la RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec). Vous pouvez vérifier la licence de tout entrepreneur dans le Registre des détenteurs de licence en ligne de la RBQ à rbq.gouv.qc.ca. Demandez toujours le numéro de licence et vérifiez-le avant d'embaucher.

Les tarifs habituels pour les serrureries au Québec varient de $80-$150/hour. Time of day (emergency and after-hours calls carry surcharges of 1.5-2x standard rates), lock type and security grade (standard vs. high-security brands like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock), number of locks, service call/trip fee ($50-$100 typically included), whether the lock needs to be drilled out (destructive entry adds cost), and location (GTA rates are higher than rural Ontario). Most locksmiths charge a flat rate per job rather than hourly for residential work.