FAQ

HERE IS YOUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. DO NOT HESITATE TO contact us IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS.

Are budget price reliable?
The formulas used to calculate budgets have been tested more than 2000 times to estimate residential building projects in Quebec over the past decade. In all cases users must validate their list of materials with materials dealer or a general contractor. Meet our specialist partners , they are there for you.

 
Are unit quantities of materials list reliable?
The formulas used to calculate the unit quantities of building materials meet executives and ethics of Quebec civil engineering. The formulas have been validated by structural engineering experts in building. In all cases users must validate their list of materials with materials dealer or a general contractor.Meet our specialist partners , they are there for you.

 
How to compare 2 quotes?
When you ask for quotes, you need to analyse all products that those merchant have chosen for you. If a merchant proposed you economical products, so you can have an economical global price, it’s going to be very different than another merchant that will provide you quality products, for a total quality project. Here, those two quotes solution are good, but if you compare prices, you have a problem. One quote is going to be more expensive, but better quality. You cannot compare those.

 
Is it possible to budget and plan a house project?
The calculation formulas have served more than 2000 real house projects in the province in recent years. Our partners will review this estimate with you to properly guide you in your choices. They already offer this expertise. Take advantage. Meet them, they are there for you. Contact them.

House plans in Virtual Constructor come from a partnership with Les Dessins Drummond. These internationally recognized expert are at your disposal to create your final plan, when your preliminary plans reflect your budget. With branches throughout the province, they are more than accessible.Meet our specialist partners, they are there for you.


 
Why plans are important?
The primary objective of virtual constructor is to allow a user to experience planning and preliminary budgeting. Preliminary plans are easy to read and understand. These plans will be used to create architectural plans that will be done by a Professional.

Les Dessins Drummond are internationally recognized expert. They are at your disposal to create your final plan, when your preliminary plans reflect your budget. With branches throughout the province they are more than accessible. Meet our specialist partners, they are there for you.

With the final plans, the user can go buy his permit to the municipality of his locality. Thereafter he may use those professionals plans to solicit bids from specialized electrical contractors, plumbing, heating and kitchen designer. In no case the preliminary plans pretend to be comprehensive enough to replace those that must be done by a professional who will provide any guarantees and expertise required to meet the standards and expectations of a project being evaluated .

 
Why the budget price he displays with a minimum and a maximum price?
Prices shown are calculated with average market prices and increased by a certain percentage. They indicate a slightly higher prices than participating merchants. They should be considered as an indication only. This allows users to compare different scenarios of their choice. Then you will get a quote from affiliated suppliers and get a very accurate budget estimate. Meet our specialist partners, they are there for you.