Credentials and permits

What to check before hiring a trade professional

Credential rules depend on the work. Some trade tasks require regulated qualifications, while building permits depend on the project and municipality. Ask the professional and the relevant authority about the exact job.

Ask about the specific work, not a broad label

Plumbing, gas and heating can involve different regulated tasks and qualifications. Flooring, cleaning, property maintenance and general renovation work may involve other requirements depending on what is actually done. A directory category cannot establish who is legally permitted to perform a particular task.

Check a credential with its issuing body

Ask the contractor which person will perform regulated work and what certificate, licence or registration applies. Use the regulator’s current public information or contact it directly to confirm the credential. 905 Trades does not verify every professional licence or certificate listed by a provider.

A permit is about the project and address

A permit decision can depend on the type and extent of construction, property and municipality. Read the official building page for the city or town and ask the local building department if the project is unclear. The area pages on this site link to Hamilton, Burlington, Grimsby and Oakville permit information.

Ask for current insurance and worker coverage details

Before work starts, ask the business for documents relevant to the job, including liability coverage and WSIB status or an applicable exemption. The 905 Trades endorsement is Trevor’s personal selection of the businesses; it is not a record audit. See each profile’s vetting section for the exact boundary.

Selected businesses

Browse the profiles for Jackman Mechanical, JDT Construction, Cruzz Construction and the other selected businesses. Confirm the person, service and documentation directly before signing a contract.

Request an introduction

Choose a professional or ask Trevor to review your request and arrange a suitable introduction.

It costs nothing to request an introduction. You contract directly with the business on its own quote and terms. Where a referral arrangement applies, the business pays 905 Trades the fee agreed with it. The Commercial Garage Doorman commercial handoff has no referral fee.

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