Québec City · AI visibility of local businesses

We asked three AI assistants for a roofer in Québec City. Two named roofers. Both named L2 Toiture.

The same question to ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity on November 7, 2026. Their answers, word for word, and what our audits of 544 Québec City business websites say about what comes next.

By the Tadaaah team · Answers asked on

« Which roofer would you recommend in Québec City? »
ChatGPT via the API Names: L2 Toiture

For a typical residential roof in Québec City, I’d start with L2 Toiture. It’s a local company with a substantial review history, and it appears in multiple local roofer shortlists. (reviews.birdeye.com)

I’d still get two other written quotes and verify the contractor’s current RBQ licence under the exact legal name on the contract before signing; the RBQ recommends checking licence validity directly in its registry. (quebec.ca)

If you tell me whether it’s a flat or sloped roof, and whether you need a repair or full replacement, I can narrow the recommendation further.

Sources read: reviews.birdeye.com, quebec.ca
Claude via the API Names no roofer

I'm not able to recommend a specific roofer in Québec City, as I don't have access to local business directories, reviews, or current ratings for individual contractors, and I don't want to just guess or make up a recommendation.

Here's how I'd suggest finding a reliable one:

Check certification/licensing – In Quebec, roofing contractors should hold a valid license from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ). You can verify a company's license status on the RBQ website.

Look for association membership – Groups like the Association des maîtres couvreurs du Québec (AMCQ) vet their members and can be a good source of vetted referrals.

Use review platforms – Sites like Google Reviews, Better Business Bureau (BBB), or local platforms like RenoAssistance or HomeStars often have Quebec City-specific reviews.

Ask for multiple quotes – Get at least 3 estimates, and ask each for references from recent local jobs.

Confirm insurance – Make sure they carry liability insurance and CNESST coverage for workers.

If you'd like, I can do a web search for well-reviewed roofing companies currently operating in Québec City — just let me know and I'll pull up some options with their reviews/ratings for you to compare.

No source cited
Perplexity via the API Names: L2 Toiture, Toiture de la Capitale

I’d start with L2 Toiture: it serves Québec City and Lévis, and has a strong review record—4.8/5 from 289 reviews in one local directory, with another listing reporting 4.8/5 from 311 ratings.[2][9] Call (418) 651-1116 for an estimate.[2]

Before hiring, get at least two written quotes and verify the contractor’s RBQ licence, insurance, scope, and warranty. If you want alternatives, Toiture de la Capitale also has a strong local review profile.[9]

Sources read: prosgrade.com, roofs.wiki

ChatGPT read reviews.birdeye.com and 1 other site; Perplexity read prosgrade.com and 1 other site.

● Real answers, November 7, 2026. They change from one day to the next, so we keep each one with its date.

What our audits of 544 Québec City websites show

What an AI assistant finds, or does not, when it reads a local business’s website.

544Québec City business websites audited
62/100average AI-readiness score
51%do not say in their code what kind of business they are
5%have a FAQ that AI can read and quote
98%of Québec small businesses are missing from AI’s memory. Read the study →

By trade, in Québec City

The trades whose websites we audited most, and their average score.

TradeSites auditedAverage score
Construction & trades91 63
Health & wellness63 60
Restaurant & food54 60
Local service business43 60
Cleaning services33 65
Finance & fintech30 68
Automotive19 62
Beauty & cosmetics18 62
Legal services16 61
Education & courses16 62

What gets a business named

Assistants name what they could read and check somewhere.

01

Say what you are

Declare the business as a LocalBusiness in the page code: name, address, phone, trade. 51% of Québec City sites do not.

02

Answer the questions you get asked

A FAQ written the way your customers talk, that AI can quote as is. Only 5% have one.

03

Be cited elsewhere

Google listing, directories and reviews: assistants cross-check what they find before they name a business.

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