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Modular construction in Des Chenaux

Located in Mauricie, the Des Chenaux MRC groups 10 municipalities for about 20,457 residents. Permits, zoning, module transport: the big questions of a modular project are settled municipality by municipality here — this is where to start.

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All municipalities in the area

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

  • Saint-Maurice — 3,752 res. · Mauriçois, oise
  • Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade — 2,043 res. · Péradien, ienne
  • Champlain — 1,932 res. · Champlainois, oise
  • Saint-Narcisse — 1,853 res. · Narcissois, oise
  • Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan — 1,141 res. · Genevièvois, oise
  • Saint-Stanislas — 1,042 res. · Stanois, oise
  • Batiscan — 1,008 res. · Batiscanais, aise
  • Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes — 570 res. · Lucois, oise
  • Saint-Prosper-de-Champlain — 482 res. · Prospérien, ienne

Modular in the Des Chenaux sector

What makes the modular approach relevant in a sector like Des Chenaux comes down to one idea: bring the construction to the factory rather than the factory to the job site. Not every municipality on the territory offers a deep pool of contractors, but every one is reachable by road — and that is most of what a modular project needs to be delivered and mounted on its foundation.

Procedures and regulations

The regulations read from the top down: the Des Chenaux 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 Mauricie. Take the time to compare several offers and validate the RBQ licence.

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Frequently asked questions

What role does the Des Chenaux MRC play in a construction project?
Count on two contacts: the municipality for your lot's permit and zoning, and the Des Chenaux MRC for the broad planning orientations. In practice, the municipality is almost always the one answering your project questions.
Is modular realistic in the sector's smallest municipalities?
Yes, as long as the target zone's zoning allows it and a municipal permit is issued. The municipality's size is not a barrier: modules arrive by road and assembly requires little local labour. Check the zoning by-law with the municipality before buying the lot.
Where do the modular homes delivered to the sector come from?
No. Quebec factories ship their modules across the entire province, Des Chenaux sector included. Compare several manufacturers on the complete project cost — building, transport, foundation, connections — and make sure the company holds a valid RBQ licence.

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