Modular construction in Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Towns with a local guide

All municipalities in the area

Modular construction serves the entire area, including the following municipalities:

• Grosse-Île — 456 res. · Grosse-Islois, oise

Modular in the Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine sector

A traditional job site ties up local trades for months; modular flips that logic. Most of the building is completed in a factory, often outside the Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine sector, before being moved to the project's municipality. On site, only the foundation, assembly and connections remain — a short job-site footprint, welcome in the territory's smallest municipalities.

Procedures and regulations

The regulations read from the top down: the Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine MRC's land-use plan (schéma d'aménagement) defines the territory's broad vocations, then municipal zoning by-laws spell out, zone by zone, what may be built and how. The permit itself is always requested from the municipality where the lot sits — check the applicable rules with it before moving forward.

• The building permit, step by step — Permit procedures for a modular building, from filing the application to the final inspection. View →
• Modular glossary — Land-use plan, zoning, CSA A277, shell finish: the project terms clearly defined. View →

Modular builders serving the area

A modular project in the sector does not depend on a local contractor: the building is produced in a factory then moved by road, so most Quebec manufacturers accept deliveries anywhere in the province, including Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Take the time to compare several offers and validate the RBQ licence.

For an overview of the manufacturers active in Quebec, see our modular builders guide.

Frequently asked questions