Contractor ↔ Subcontractor

For contractors working directly with a homeowner or property owner. Ideal when managing projects where you are hired directly by the client.
Owner of a property sending contract to contractor

Contractor ↔ Subcontractor

Use this contract when you’re a general contractor hiring subcontractors for specific tasks on a project.

GETTING STARTED

Who is creating this contract?

General contractor hiring a subcontractor

Subcontractor proposing to a general contractor

PROJECT INFORMATION

The Contract date will be Today's date by default

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Contract Date (default to today)

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Your preferred Date

PROJECT OWNER INFORMATION

💡 This is the person or company that owns the property where work will be done

The property owner is a/an

Individual/Sole Prop

Corporation

Full Name

Head office address

Legal Structure

Quebec Inc

Canada Inc

Other

Address

City

Postal Code

Authorized Representative name

Authorized Representative title

For example President, Secretary , director

Email

Project Name (Optional)

💡 A descriptive name to help identify this project (e.g., "Kitchen Renovation - Smith Residence")

Project Location

💡 Address where subcontractor will perform the work

Full Address

City

Postal Code

Scope of Work Description

Describe the specific work to be performed by the subcontractor, including timeline for major tasks.

💡 Be specific: The more detailed your description, the clearer the contract will be for both parties.

Contract Price

💡How much General Contractor pay Subcontractor, before tax

Estimated Project Value

$

Plus applicable taxes

⚠️ Important: Contracts over $25,000 require both parties to have valid Revenu Québec attestations.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR DETAILS

The General Contractor is operating as

Individual/Sole Proprietorship

Corporation

General Contractor - Full Legal Name

Enter exactly as shown on RBQ license

Legal Structure

Quebec Inc

Canada Inc

Other

General Contractor - RBQ License Number (Optional)

Ex-1234-5678-90

Business Address

General Contractor - Street Address

General Contractor - City

General Contractor - Postal Code

General Contractor - Email Address

General Contractor - Phone Number

Head Office Address

General Contractor - Street Address

General Contractor - City

General Contractor - Postal Code

General Contractor - Authorized Representative Name

General Contractor - Representative Title

For example President, Secretary , director

General Contractor - Representative Email

General Contractor - Representative Phone

SUBCONTRACTOR DETAILS

The Sub Contractor is operating as

Individual/Sole Proprietorship

Corporation

Subcontractor Full Legal Name

Enter exactly as shown on RBQ license

Legal Structure

Quebec Inc

Canada Inc

Other

Subcontractor RBQ License Number (Optional)

Ex-1234-5678-90

Business Address

Subcontractor Street Address

Subcontractor City

Subcontractor Postal Code

Subcontractor Email Address

Subcontractor Phone Number

Head Office Address

Subcontractor Street Address

Subcontractor City

Subcontractor Postal Code

Subcontractor Authorized Representative Name

Subcontractor - Representative Title

Subcontractor - Representative Email

Subcontractor - Representative Phone

Advance payment

Will the General contractor pay the Sub contractor any payment before the work starts

Yes

No

Amount (advance)

$

Percentage of total contract

To be paid

days after signature of this contract

Late Penanlty fee

How much will the General Contractor pay in penalties on late payments

Legal and Collection Agency fees

Can the Subcontractor demand 25% of the amounts due for legal and collection agency fees?

Yes

No

Statutory Requirements:

Will there be any amounts held back by the General Contractor?

Holdback Percentage

Norm: 10%

💡 What is holdback? Under Quebec law (Article 2111 C.C.Q.), the contractor may retain an amount “sufficient to meet the reservations” for “apparent defects or poor workmanship” until repairs or corrections are done. This protects against deficiencies

Project Schedule

How do you want to set the project schedule?

Specific dates - I know exactly when work should start and finish

Duration-based - I know how long the work should take but I'm flexible on exact dates

Commencement Date

Work Completion Date

Project Duration

Starting from

Protection Against Rising Material Costs

💡During construction projects, material prices (lumber, steel, concrete, etc.) can increase dramatically due to supply shortages, economic factors, or market conditions. This protection determines what happens if costs spike unexpectedly.

What should happen if material costs increase significantly during your project?

Fixed price contract - Subcontractor absorbs all cost increases (price never changes)

Price escalation protection - We can renegotiate if material costs spike

Renegotiate if material costs increase by more than

% (recommended: 5-10%)

Days to agree on new pricing

(recommended: 15 days)

ADDITIONAL TERMS & PROTECTIONS

For how long should the Subcontractor guarantee the work, after work completion?

Warranty days

Industry standard: 12 months

Warranty Period

💡 What is a warranty? The subcontractor guarantees to repair or replace defective work at no cost during this period.

Does the Subcontractor need a liability insurance exceeding the standard insurance of 2,000,000$?

Standard liability insurance sufficient (2,000,000$)

Additional liability insurance required

Minimum coverage amount

$

Additional insured parties

General contractor

Property Owner

Is a Performance Bond Required for this job?

No

Yes

Bond amount

% of contract value

💡 What is a performance bond? A financial guarantee issued by a licensed surety company that ensures the subcontractor will complete the work according to contract terms. If the subcontractor fails to perform, the surety company will either arrange for completion of the work or compensate the general contractor for financial losses up to the bond amount.

Non-Solicitation Clause

No restrictions on hiring

Include non-solicitation clause

Non-Solicitation Period (Months)

💡 What is this? Prevents the General contractor and subcontractor from hiring each other's employees during the contract period and for a specified time after.

Work Suspension Parameters

Rules for Work Delays and Interruptions
Sometimes work must stop temporarily due to permit delays, material shortages, owner changes, or safety issues.
These rules determine what happens during different types of delays.

Normal Delays (No Contract Changes)

Work can be paused for up to

Recommended: 5–10 days

Extended Delays (Contract Adjustments Allowed)

After how many days of delay can the subcontractor request a new completion date or additional payment?

Recommended: 10–30 days

Additional payment for delay costs

$

Extreme Delays (Cancellation Rights)

After how many total days of delay can the subcontractor cancel the contract without penalty?

Recommended: 30–45 days

Restart Documentation

When work resumes, within how many days must updated schedules be provided?

Recommended: 5–10 days

💡 Example

Days 1–10 = normal delay
Days 11–30 = can request adjustments
Day 31+ = can cancel if needed

Work Acceptance Period

Final Inspection and Approval Timeline
After the work is completed, the General Contractor needs time to inspect everything before giving final approval and releasing the final payment.

How much time does the General Contractor need to inspect and approve the finished work?

days after receiving completion notice

(Recommended timeline based on project size):

Simple projects: 14–30 days
Complex projects: 30–60 days
Large multi-phase projects: 45–90 days

What happens during this period:

The Subcontractor notifies the General Contractor — “Work is complete”
The General Contractor inspects all work thoroughly
The General Contractor either:
- ✅ Accepts the work (approves everything), or
- 🛠️ Provides a deficiency list (items needing correction)

💡 Automatic Acceptance:
If the General Contractor does not report any issues within the chosen timeframe, the work is automatically considered approved.

💡 Important:
This period only begins after the Subcontractor officially declares that all work is complete.

Special Provisions (Optional)

Additional terms specific to this project

Examples: Specific working hours, cleanup requirements, material specifications, safety protocols, etc.

Contractor ↔ Subcontractor

For contractors working directly with a homeowner or property owner. Ideal when managing projects where you are hired directly by the client.
Owner of a property sending contract to contractor

Contractor ↔ Subcontractor

Use this contract when you’re a general contractor hiring subcontractors for specific tasks on a project.

GETTING STARTED

PROJECT INFORMATION

SUBCONTRACTOR DETAILS

PAYMENT TERMS & TIMELINE

Statutory Requirements:

Project Schedule

Protection Against Rising Material Costs

ADDITIONAL TERMS & PROTECTIONS

💡 Example

[email protected]

2020 Robert-Bourassa Blvd., Suite 2040 Montréal, Quebec H3A 2A5

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Contractor ↔ Subcontractor

For contractors working directly with a homeowner or property owner. Ideal when managing projects where you are hired directly by the client.Owner of a property sending contract to contractor

Contractor ↔ Subcontractor

Use this contract when you’re a general contractor hiring subcontractors for specific tasks on a project.

GETTING STARTED

PROJECT INFORMATION

SUBCONTRACTOR DETAILS

PAYMENT TERMS & TIMELINE

Statutory Requirements:

Project Schedule

Protection Against Rising Material Costs

ADDITIONAL TERMS & PROTECTIONS

💡 Example

[email protected]

2020 Robert-Bourassa Blvd., Suite 2040 Montréal, Quebec H3A 2A5

Refund Policy

Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy

Subscription Terms

Terms of Use

For contractors working directly with a homeowner or property owner. Ideal when managing projects where you are hired directly by the client.
Owner of a property sending contract to contractor