RenoMark certification — CHBA private-sector renovation program; minimum 2-year written workmanship warranty, liability insurance, written contract, code of conduct

Claim: Because Tarion does not cover renovations (Tarion coverage boundary — covers new homes, contract homes, RCCPs; does NOT cover renovations to existing homes or owner-built homes), Ontario renovators rely on:

1. In-house builder warranties — typically 1-2 years on workmanship, often longer on specific systems. Not government-backed.
2. RenoMark certification — program of the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) licensed through local home builders' associations. RenoMark renovators must:
   • Provide a written contract for every job.
   • Carry liability insurance.
   • Offer a minimum two-year warranty on workmanship.
   • Abide by the RenoMark Code of Conduct.

RenoMark is a private-sector certification, not a statutory warranty. 3. Manufacturer warranties on installed products. 4. Third-party renovation warranty programs — operate in Ontario on a voluntary basis, attached by the contractor at quote time. Insurance products; coverage varies.

Source: https://www.renomark.ca/

Confidence: Verified.

Practical Candid guidance for renovation-client marketing:

• Carry RenoMark certification (if eligible) for credibility — display the badge prominently.
• Offer a clear written workmanship warranty (typically 2 years; match or exceed RenoMark minimum).
• Carry general liability insurance and disclose the policy on contracts.
• Be explicit in marketing: renovations are not Tarion-covered.
• If the project crosses into "new home" territory (gut-and-rebuild on existing foundation, or new home on contract), confirm carefully with a lawyer or Tarion's [email protected] before quoting.

Companion: Pioneer Craftsmen's "5-Year Aftercare" is a Waterloo Region example of a renovator-side warranty offer that exceeds RenoMark minimums — the kind of differentiator worth surfacing on a client site.