Version of November 10, 2026
This schedule forms part of every quote, contract and invoice issued by Avimco Construction inc. The version that applies to a contract is the one in force on the date the quote is accepted. The French version prevails.
1.1 These general conditions (the "Schedule") apply to all work, services and materials supplied by Avimco Construction inc. ("Avimco"), 2525 Gérard-Leduc Avenue, Terrebonne, Quebec J6Y 2C5, NEQ 1178136967, RBQ general contractor licence 5836-5669-01.
1.2 The "Client" is the person or business named on the quote, contract or invoice. The Schedule covers consumer clients (B2C) and business clients (B2B). Section 10 sets out the rules specific to each.
1.3 In case of conflict, the documents apply in this order:
1.4 Accepting a quote, by signature, by email or by paying a deposit, means accepting the Schedule.
2.1 A quote is valid for 30 days from its date. After that, Avimco may revise it before accepting it.
2.2 The quote describes the work included. Any work not described in it is excluded and priced separately.
2.3 The quote is based on the conditions visible during the visit. A hidden condition found during the work (rot, non-compliant structure, faulty electrical or plumbing installation, contaminant) is reported to the Client before any further work. Any additional work required is covered by a change order.
2.4 A change order states the work added or removed, its price and its effect on the schedule. It is accepted in writing, on paper or by email, before the work is done. For a fixed price, the price changes only through an accepted change order (art. 2109 C.C.Q.).
2.5 For hourly or "cost plus" work, the quote gives an estimate. Avimco notifies the Client in writing as soon as it expects to exceed that estimate by more than 10%.
3.1 Prices are in Canadian dollars. GST and QST are added and shown separately on each invoice.
3.2 Payment schedule, unless otherwise agreed in writing:
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Acceptance of the quote (deposit) | 50% of the price |
| Interim stages set out in the contract | according to progress |
| Acceptance of the work | the balance, less any holdback (art. 6.3) |
3.3 Invoices are payable on receipt. Payment is made by transfer, cheque or through the client portal (invoice.avimco.ca).
3.4 Any amount unpaid when due bears interest at 20% per year, calculated on the balance owing.
3.5 Business clients only: reasonable collection costs, including legal fees, are borne by the Client in default.
3.6 If an invoice remains unpaid 10 days after written notice, Avimco may suspend the work until payment. The schedule is extended accordingly.
4.1 The Client gives access to the site at the agreed times, along with the water and electricity the work requires.
4.2 Before work starts, the Client clears the area of belongings, furniture and valuables. Avimco is not responsible for property left in the work area, unless it is at fault.
4.3 The Client provides the information it has about the building: plans, past work, known presence of asbestos, vermiculite, mould or water infiltration.
4.4 Permits: the quote states who obtains the municipal permit. When Avimco obtains it, it re-invoices the cost to the Client. When the Client obtains it, it does so at its own expense. Work starts only once the permit is issued, if one is required.
4.5 A Client who supplies materials or equipment guarantees their compliance and on-time delivery. Avimco does not warrant those materials, only their installation.
5.1 Avimco performs the work according to good practice, the Quebec Construction Code and applicable municipal by-laws.
5.2 Avimco holds a general contractor licence from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec. It may subcontract part of the work to subcontractors holding the required RBQ licence. Avimco remains responsible to the Client for all of the work.
5.3 Start and end dates are estimates. The schedule is extended without penalty in case of:
5.4 Avimco keeps the site clean and removes its debris at the end of the work, unless the quote states otherwise.
6.1 At the end of the work, Avimco notifies the Client. The parties inspect the work together within 5 business days. The Client notes in writing any reservations about apparent defects.
6.2 The work is accepted when the acceptance form is signed, or as soon as the Client uses it for its intended purpose without reservation.
6.3 Until the noted defects are corrected, the Client may hold back an amount sufficient to correct them (art. 2111 C.C.Q.). The rest of the balance is payable under section 3.
6.4 The legal warranties apply, including:
6.5 Avimco also warrants its workmanship for 12 months after acceptance. Materials are covered by their manufacturer's warranty.
6.6 The warranties do not cover normal wear, misuse or lack of maintenance, materials supplied by the Client, or work altered by a third party after acceptance.
7.1 The Client is informed that Avimco holds a legal hypothec on the immovable for the price of the work and materials it supplies (arts. 2724 and 2726 C.C.Q.). Avimco may register it within 30 days after the end of the work.
7.2 Avimco's subcontractors and suppliers may also hold this hypothec if they have declared their contract to the Client (art. 2728 C.C.Q.). On request, Avimco gives the Client releases from its declared subcontractors and suppliers.
7.3 Materials delivered to the site but not yet incorporated into the building remain Avimco's property until paid in full.
8.1 The Client may terminate the contract at any time by written notice, even after work has started (art. 2125 C.C.Q.). The Client then pays, in proportion to the agreed price, the work done before the notice, the costs incurred and the value of materials supplied or ordered that cannot be returned (art. 2129 C.C.Q.).
8.2 Avimco may terminate the contract only for a serious reason, and never at an inopportune time (art. 2126 C.C.Q.). Serious reasons include a payment default not remedied after the notice set out in section 3.6, or a health and safety risk the Client refuses to correct.
8.3 If Avimco terminates, it takes the steps needed to prevent a loss to the Client and refunds any amount received in excess.
9.1 Avimco holds civil liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 and provides proof of insurance on request. It complies with construction site health and safety rules (CNESST).
9.2 During the work, the Client keeps its home or commercial insurance in force and notifies its insurer of the work if its policy requires it.
9.3 If Avimco finds or suspects asbestos, vermiculite, mould or another contaminant, it stops the affected work and notifies the Client. Testing, decontamination and the protective measures required by law are covered by a change order (art. 2.4) and carried out according to CNESST rules.
9.4 Business clients only: Avimco's liability for material damage is limited to the contract price. This limit does not apply to gross or intentional fault, or to bodily or moral injury (art. 1474 C.C.Q.).
| Topic | Consumer client (B2C) | Business client (B2B) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable law | Civil Code of Québec and Consumer Protection Act (CPA) | Civil Code of Québec |
| Clause contrary to law | No effect if it reduces a right the CPA gives the consumer | Applies as written, subject to public order |
| Collection costs (art. 3.5) | Do not apply | Apply |
| Liability limit (art. 9.4) | Does not apply | Applies |
| Court | The consumer may always go to the court of their domicile | Judicial district of Terrebonne |
10.1 When a contract with a consumer is made somewhere other than Avimco's place of business, for example at the consumer's home, the CPA rules on itinerant merchants may apply, including a right of cancellation. Avimco then gives the consumer the statement and cancellation form required by the CPA.
10.2 Avimco does not require a deposit from a consumer before a written contract is signed.
11.1 Avimco handles the Client's personal information according to its privacy policy (avimco.ca/en/privacy) and Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector.
11.2 Quotes and invoices are prepared and sent with the Invoice Ninja billing platform (invoicing.co). The Client can view and pay them in the client portal: invoice.avimco.ca.
11.3 The Client agrees to receive quotes, change orders, invoices and notices related to the contract by email. An electronic signature or acceptance has the same value as a handwritten signature (Act to establish a legal framework for information technology).
11.4 Avimco may photograph the work for its records and warranty. It publishes a photo on its website or social media only with the Client's consent, without the address or any information that identifies the Client.
12.1 The contract is governed by the laws of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada that apply there.
12.2 Before any legal action, the parties try to settle a dispute amicably, then, if both wish, through mediation. Failing that, the dispute is submitted to the courts of the judicial district of Terrebonne, subject to the consumer's right set out in section 10.
12.3 The contract and the Schedule are drawn up in French. A Client who expressly requests it may receive an English version.
12.4 If a clause is held invalid, the others remain in force. Not enforcing a clause is not a waiver.
12.5 The contract, the accepted quote, their change orders and the Schedule form the entire agreement between the parties.
12.6 Avimco may update the Schedule. A new version applies only to quotes accepted after its publication. For a contract in progress, a change applies only with the Client's written consent.