How it works2023-03-08T12:52:13-05:00

How it works
Smart Reno makes
renovating easier

Find a Contractor
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How it Works

Smart Reno is free and simple to use

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Submit your renovation project

Describe your project in detail via our website. The more detailed your description, the easier it will be for us to match you with a Contractor. If you’re curious about the price, use our Renovation Cost Estimator to help you evaluate the cost of your upcoming renovation project.

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Compare free quotes

Our Smart Match technology will match your project with up to 5 Contractors in your area who specialize in the type of renovation you’re looking for. Contractors will set up a home visit to gather more information before sending you a quote. These quotes are free and you’re under no obligation to move forward with a Contractor once they’ve given you an estimate.

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Start renovating

Compare quotes between Contractors and choose the best fit. Once you confirm the project’s details — your renovation begins!

Ready to get started?

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Contractor verification
Our Contractors are Smart Reno Approved – that means they’ve earned our trust

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Licence

Contractors must provide evidence of professional certifications, where required provincially.

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Liability Insurance

 We confirm that Contractors have proof of active liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000.

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Business Verification

We verify that contractors have a properly established and legally-recognized business in Canada.

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Business Reputation

We review their business reputation based on information that is publicly available, including complaints and any customer feedback.

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Legal

We search a legal database to find past lawsuits in all Canadian courts.

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Workers Compensation

We verify that their workers receive active workers compensation coverage if it is applicable to their service.

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is Smart Reno?2021-05-06T17:15:55-04:00

Smart Reno helps you find and compare qualified and available contractors for your home renovation project.

How much does it cost to use Smart Reno for my renovation?2021-05-06T17:15:22-04:00

Submitting a project to Smart Reno is 100% free. The cost of our service is assumed by the contractors.

Are Smart Reno contractors licensed & insured?2021-12-16T22:39:25-05:00

When contractors join Smart Reno, they must demonstrate proof of insurance of at least $1,000,000.

How does Smart Reno qualify the Contractors?2021-12-16T22:40:21-05:00

All contractors that join Smart Reno undergo our verification process. This includes ensuring they have valid insurance. We also monitor ratings and reviews of their past projects and remove any contractor that does not meet our standards.

Does Smart Reno validate municipal requirements?2022-07-15T17:22:41-04:00

No. Where required, we validate that contractors are licensed to work in their designated provinces. Additional licensing or coverage may be required by your specific municipality.  You should confirm any local by-law requirements that may apply to your project.

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We do our best to obtain current and up-to-date information on each Contractor, using publicly available sources, third-party data companies, or government databases. Unfortunately, these sources may not be updated in real-time and there is no way for us to guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information that we obtain. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee that the information we obtain as part of our verification process is complete, free of errors, accurate or that it is up to date at the time that we perform the verification.