SoumissionRenovation.ca

What SoumissionRenovation.ca does

SoumissionRenovation.ca is a privately held, Quebec-based two-sided marketplace founded in 2014 that connects residential property owners with certified renovation contractors. The platform operates at soumissionrenovation.ca (French-primary) and renoquotes.com (English), serving homeowners across six Quebec metros — Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, and Saguenay. Homeowners submit project details through web forms, phone (1-855-239-7836), or email and are matched with up to three verified contractors within approximately 48 hours across more than 20 service categories including interior renovation (bathroom, kitchen, basement, flooring, insulation, painting), exterior work (roofing, siding, landscaping, patios, home extensions, masonry), and specialized trades (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, architects, interior designers, technologists, security systems).

The underlying technology is a web-based contractor matching and referral system with three notable components: (1) a contractor verification workflow that checks RBQ licenses, business registration, liability insurance, and lawsuits/complaints history before admission to the network; (2) a contractor ranking algorithm that prioritizes referrals based on post-project client surveys, geographic proximity, and service offerings; and (3) a work guarantee program that provides up to $20,000 in coverage for renovations completed by referred contractors. The platform claims access to more than 10,000 verified contractors and carries a 4.6/5 rating from over 200 Google reviews.

The business model is a freemium, per-lead transaction-fee marketplace: the service is free for homeowners, while contractors pay between $5 and $100 per lead depending on project scope. Acquisition relies on content marketing through a large renovation blog, SEO for Quebec-renovation keywords, and earned media in Quebec outlets (La Presse, Canadian Living, Journal de Québec, Style at Home, Ma TV). Supply-side operations are supported through a dedicated contractor portal (app.soumissionrenovation.ca) for lead management and profile administration. Ownership, founders, and funding are undisclosed in available source data.

Name

SoumissionRenovation.ca

Legal name

SoumissionRenovation

Website

https://soumissionrenovation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SoumissionRenovation.ca operates a Quebec-based two-sided marketplace connecting homeowners with verified renovation contractors. The platform offers free quote-comparison services across 20+ renovation categories, supported by a per-lead contractor fee model and a $20,000 work guarantee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Renovation Marketplace

NAICS

Flooring Contractors (238330), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Roofing Contractors (238160), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

Keywords

• Home renovation marketplace
• Contractor matching platform
• Lead generation services
• Renovation quote comparison
• Home improvement referrals

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lead Generation Fees from Contractors: Contractors pay a small fee ranging from $5 to $100 per lead depending on project scope. This is the primary revenue stream, allowing contractors competitive access to pre-qualified homeowners seeking renovation services.
2. Free Service for Homeowners: The platform is entirely free for homeowners. Property owners submit project details and receive up to 3 contractor quotes at no cost, with the service cost absorbed through contractor fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SoumissionRenovation.ca operates a web-based two-sided marketplace that connects Quebec homeowners with certified renovation contractors across more than 20 service categories including roofing, bathroom and kitchen renovation, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, masonry, landscaping, and interior design. Homeowners submit project requests free of charge and receive up to three contractor quotes within 48 hours, while contractors pay a per-lead fee of $5 to $100 to access qualified project referrals in their service areas.

Product overview

SoumissionRenovation.ca is a contractor matching and referral platform that connects Quebec homeowners with certified renovation professionals. The platform operates through its core matching service, providing access to a network of over 10,000 verified contractors across 20+ service categories including interior work (bathroom, kitchen, basement, flooring, insulation, painting), exterior work (roofing, siding, landscaping, patios, extensions), and specialized trades (electricians, plumbers, architects, interior designers). The platform differentiates through a contractor verification system, a work guarantee program covering up to $20,000 for Quebec residents, and a quote comparison system that connects homeowners with 3 contractors per project. Services are free for homeowners while contractors pay a per-lead fee of $5-$100 depending on project scope.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SoumissionRenovation.ca Matching Platform
• Work Guarantee Program (Garantie des travaux)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 contractor quotes provided per project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HomeStars: Canada's largest homeowner-to-contractor matching and reviews platform, operating in multiple provinces. Most direct marketplace analog: connects homeowners with verified local pros across renovation categories with a review/ranking layer, the same core GTM as SoumissionRenovation.ca.
• Bark.com: Global professional services marketplace that connects customers with local professionals across dozens of home and business categories using a per-lead fee structure. Closest international business-model analog to SoumissionRenovation.ca's transaction-fee lead gen approach.

Broad incumbents

• Houzz: Global home remodeling platform combining a marketplace for contractors with design inspiration, planning tools, and product commerce. Operates in Canada and competes for the same homeowner attention and contractor lead budgets, but on a much broader portfolio of services.
• Angi (formerly Angie's List): U.S.-headquartered home services marketplace with leads, reviews, and pro subscriptions. Comparable GTM (per-lead and subscription), comparable trust + verification framework, and a likely future expansion or M&A interest in the Canadian market segment SoumissionRenovation.ca serves.
• HomeAdvisor: U.S. home services lead generation platform owned by Angi Inc., operating on a true marketplace model with verified pro screening. Comparable value proposition (matched leads, screened contractors, dispute resolution-style guarantees), but US-focused and broadly multi-category.

Emerging players

• BuildZoom: Permit-driven contractor matching platform primarily in the US. Comparable in its use of regulatory/permit data as a differentiator and a contractor verification layer, similar to SoumissionRenovation.ca's RBQ-based verification strategy.
• TaskRabbit: Two-sided marketplace for local handyman and home improvement tasks. Overlaps in lower-end home services (handyman, small repairs, painting, assembly) that some of SoumissionRenovation.ca's listed service categories also compete for.
• Pro.com: Home renovation marketplace combining project bidding with fixed-price offerings. Comparable marketplace structure for residential renovation lead flow, though currently operating on the US West Coast with a different monetization mix.

Regional players

• RenoQuotes.com: English-language sister brand of SoumissionRenovation.ca serving English-speaking Canadian homeowners; per company data, the same platform behind soumissionrenovation.ca/fr. Included to acknowledge the bilingual exposure and potential cross-border expansion path.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SoumissionRenov
• Facebookfacebook.com/soumissionrenovation.ca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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