# Pilotiko for insulation contractors

> Quebec insulation contractor? Track attic quotes, keep Rénoclimat paperwork on hand and book crews and the blowing machine without clashes. Free 30-day trial.

Updated on October 15, 2026 · https://app.pilotiko.com/en/solutions/insulation

Pilotiko helps a Quebec insulation company turn estimate visits into tracked quotes, schedule crews and the blowing machine without double-booking, and keep track of the paperwork a homeowner will need for Rénoclimat. AI agents draft quotes and follow-ups; a person approves them before anything reaches the customer.

## In short
- Estimate visits, quotes and jobs each have their own room in the virtual office.
- The blowing machine and the truck are bookable resources, never promised to two addresses at once.
- Since October 1, 2026, Rénoclimat requires a contractor with the appropriate licences and a compliance form signed by that contractor.
- An asbestos skill can be required on attics where vermiculite is suspected.

## When do Quebec homeowners call an insulation contractor?

Mostly when it turns cold or when a grant changes: the first big heating bill, frost on the ceiling, ice dams on the eaves, or news of new Rénoclimat rules.

In October and November the calls are about thin attic insulation, drafts around outlets and cold basements. Many customers want the attic blown "before the real cold", which squeezes estimate visits into a few busy weeks.

Winter doesn't stop the phone. Ice dams and ceiling condensation expose air leaks into the attic. Spring and summer are for planned projects: exterior wall insulation done with new siding, foundation insulation during drainage work, soundproofing a duplex floor.

One thing specific to the trade: the quote comes days, sometimes weeks, before the job. In between, the homeowner compares, asks for a second visit or checks the grant. Without follow-up, those quotes get buried in an inbox.

| Period | Work requested | What the office needs to watch |
|---|---|---|
| September to December | Attic blowing, air sealing, basements | Estimate visits and quotes awaiting an answer |
| January to March | Ice dams, condensation, air leaks | Attic inspections squeezed between storms |
| April to June | Foundations, exterior walls, soundproofing | Jobs coordinated with another trade |
| July and August | Planned projects, basement renovations | Machine availability and crews on holiday |

## Which licence covers insulation work in Quebec?

RBQ subclass 7.0, which covers insulation, pipe and duct lagging, waterproofing, vapour barriers and weatherstripping.

The Régie du bâtiment du Québec lists subclass 7.0, Contractor – Insulation, waterproofing, roofing and siding, among specialized contractor licences [1]. The RBQ's French-language fact sheet for 7.0 names, among other things, vapour and air barriers, caulking and weatherstripping, insulating ducts and piping, soundproofing and asbestos removal [2].

Vermiculite deserves its own step in your process. The Quebec government notes that some vermiculite insulation sold between 1920 and 1990 may contain asbestos fibres. It advises limiting access to the attic, wearing a filtering mask if someone must go up, and leaving removal to a qualified professional [4]. Whoever answers the phone should ask on the first call: what colour is the existing insulation, and what does it look like?

| What to check | Reference | How Pilotiko helps |
|---|---|---|
| RBQ subclass 7.0 | RBQ   | Your licence number shown on your hosted website |
| Asbestos removal falls under 7.0 | RBQ  | Those jobs limited to staff with the skill on file |
| Possible vermiculite (1920 to 1990) | Government of Quebec  | A standard question on the intake form, before the visit |
| Compliance form signed by the contractor | Rénoclimat  | A paperwork task added at the end of each eligible job |

## What changed in Rénoclimat in October 2026?

Since October 1, 2026, the pre-retrofit energy evaluation is no longer mandatory, though it is still recommended, and up to $500 is available to pay for it. Work must be done by a contractor holding the appropriate licences and detailed on a compliance form filled out and signed by the contractor [3].

An online portal for applications is being built and is expected this fall; until then, participants are told to keep receipts and supporting documents [3]. Homeowners who already had a pre-retrofit evaluation can stay under the old rules if they get their post-retrofit evaluation by March 31, 2027 [5]. The program pages are in French only.

| Measure | House | Duplex, triplex, multi-unit |
|---|---|---|
| Roof insulation | Up to $2,000 | Up to $5,000 |
| Exterior wall insulation | Up to $7,000 | Up to $11,000 |
| Foundation insulation | Up to $2,500 | Up to $3,500 |
| Energy evaluation (optional) | Up to $500 | Up to $500 |

Source: Government of Quebec [3]. The program is changing; check the official page before quoting an amount to a customer.

## How does Pilotiko set up an insulation company's office?

The Home services template creates the rooms you need: **Reception** for calls, **Quotes** for estimates, **Dispatch** for visits, **Warehouse** for cellulose bags and poly rolls, **Vans and fleet**, and **Accounting**. Drop any room you don't use.

An estimate visit is booked into a genuinely free slot with travel buffer. A blowing job ties together the customer, the address, the crew and the machine: if the machine is booked in Repentigny Tuesday morning, Pilotiko won't offer it in Terrebonne at the same time.

The quotes agent drafts from your services and per-square-foot prices; you edit before it goes out. On an attic flagged for possible vermiculite, the required skill blocks assignment to anyone who doesn't have it, unless a manager deliberately overrides it.

## How many jobs can two crews handle in an October week?

**Example: two crews of two, one October week in Lanaudière**

Assumptions: 2 crews of 2, five 8-hour days, a single shared blowing machine, and job lengths that are rough benchmarks, not standards. The point is to see when the machine becomes the bottleneck.

- Crew-days available (2 crews × 5 days) : 10 crew-days
- − half a day per crew for estimates : − 1 crew-day
- = crew-days on site : 9 crew-days
- 6 attics blown × 0.5 day (machine needed) : 3 crew-days
- 2 basements insulated × 2 days : 4 crew-days
- Air sealing, 4 houses × 0.5 day : 2 crew-days
- Machine days used out of 5 : 3 days
- **= 12 jobs in the week, with 2 machine days still open for newly accepted quotes**

## What objections do customers raise?

- "I'm waiting to see if I qualify for the grant." List the targeted measures on the quote and point the customer to the official Rénoclimat page [5]; a follow-up is scheduled for the date they give you.
- "Another contractor was cheaper." Compare target R-value, depth, air sealing and vapour barrier work: a detailed quote holds up better than a bottom line.
- "Can you pull out the old insulation yourselves?" Not until you know what it is; if it could be vermiculite, follow the government's precautions [4].
- "It has to be done before Christmas." The calendar shows at a glance which machine days are still free.

## What isn't available yet?

> Coming soon: an AI receptionist taking estimate requests by phone in the evening, travel planning between attics, and email follow-up sequences. Booking confirmations and reminders are being commissioned: the code exists, but nothing is sent yet. Today, quote follow-ups are prepared tasks that your team sends itself.

## Where should you start?

Enter your services with their length (estimate visit, attic blowing, basement insulation), your staff with their skills, then the blowing machine as a bookable resource. Background reading: what makes a good [quote](https://app.pilotiko.com/en/glossary/quote), how [dispatch](https://app.pilotiko.com/en/glossary/dispatch) works, and why agents wait for [human approval](https://app.pilotiko.com/en/glossary/human-in-the-loop).

Related trades: [roofing](https://app.pilotiko.com/en/solutions/roofing), [doors and windows](https://app.pilotiko.com/en/solutions/doors-and-windows) and [renovation](https://app.pilotiko.com/en/solutions/renovation). Pilotiko can also build and host your [website](https://app.pilotiko.com/en/product/website) with your licence number in plain view. Plans are on the [pricing](https://app.pilotiko.com/en/pricing) page.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which RBQ licence subclass covers insulation?

Subclass 7.0, Contractor – Insulation, waterproofing, roofing and siding. It also covers vapour barriers, caulking, duct and pipe insulation and asbestos removal. The RBQ offers a keyword index if you're unsure.

### Is the energy evaluation still mandatory for Rénoclimat?

No, not since October 1, 2026: it is recommended but optional, and up to $500 is available to pay for it. Homeowners already evaluated can stay under the old rules if they get the post-retrofit evaluation by March 31, 2027.

### What does the contractor have to provide for a Rénoclimat claim?

Under the new rules, the work must be detailed on the compliance form, filled out and signed by the contractor. The homeowner also keeps invoices and supporting documents. Pilotiko can add a reminder task at the end of each eligible job.

### What if the attic has vermiculite?

The Quebec government says some vermiculite insulation sold between 1920 and 1990 may contain asbestos. It recommends limiting attic access, wearing a filtering mask and leaving removal to a qualified professional. Don't schedule blowing over it until that question is settled.

### Does Pilotiko send insulation quotes to customers?

Not on its own. The quotes agent drafts from your services and prices, then a person reviews and sends it. Automatic email sending isn't available yet.

### Can customers book their own estimate visit?

Yes, if you open that service to online booking. They only see genuinely free slots, with the buffer you set between visits.

## Sources

1. Régie du bâtiment du Québec, « Specialized contractor's licence subclasses », https://www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/en/licence/determining-your-licence-subclasses/specialized-contractor/specialized-contractors-licence-subclasses/ (accessed on 2026-10-15)
2. Régie du bâtiment du Québec, « Sous-catégorie 7.0 – Entrepreneur en isolation, étanchéité, couvertures et revêtements extérieurs », https://www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/services-en-ligne/licence/determiner-la-licence-requise/liste-des-sous-categories/?tx_gdlr_pi1%5Bexternal%5D=1&tx_gdlr_pi1%5Bsubcat%5D=55&cHash=ac6d9a3dbc9d54c3491346ac88054bdb (accessed on 2026-10-15)
3. Gouvernement du Québec, « Nouveautés Rénoclimat en vigueur depuis le 1er octobre 2026 », https://www.quebec.ca/habitation-territoire/chauffage-consommation-energie/aide-financiere-renovation-ecoenergetique/renoclimat/nouveautes-adaptation-inondations (accessed on 2026-10-15)
4. Gouvernement du Québec, « Preventing health problems associated with asbestos », https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/advice-and-prevention/health-and-environment/preventing-health-problems-associated-with-asbestos (accessed on 2026-10-15)
5. Gouvernement du Québec, « Aide financière Rénoclimat pour améliorer la performance énergétique d'une habitation », https://www.quebec.ca/habitation-territoire/chauffage-consommation-energie/aide-financiere-renovation-ecoenergetique/renoclimat (accessed on 2026-10-15)