Joining the Muskoka Builders’ Association
Discover the perks of Muskoka’s largest network of Builders, Suppliers, Trade Contractors and Service Experts devoted to professionalism in the building industry.
Muskoka Builders’ Association Professional Standards
Promoting Professionalism
Beyond our basic Membership Requirements, we have established professional standards that our Members are required to adhere to:
- Provide a written contract that includes the scope of work for all jobs
- Offer a minimum of two-years of after-sale service
- Carry a minimum of $2 million liability insurance
- Carry all applicable licenses and permits
- Maintain a professional level of knowledge of current building codes, permit procedures, and technical skills through continuing education
- Maintain a safe and organized worksite
- Ensure that calls to your company are returned within one business day
Code of Ethics – Members Shall:
- Comply with the Ontario Building Code and the National Building Code of Canada and/or all additional recognized standards applicable to the individual member as a minimum standard for that member’s services and shall work towards industry improvement in the interests of sufficiency, safety and health.
- Perform their services to conform to the principles of good community development.
- Be fair and honest with their customers, employees, sub-contractors and suppliers in the interests of sufficiency, safety and health.
- Co-operate, interchange information and experience, and encourage research on materials and techniques in order to provide the best value for their customers.
- Uphold the principle of reasonable and adequate compensation for the services which they render.
- Avoid advertising which tends to mislead customers, deprecate competitors, or generally bring the reputation of the industry into disrepute.
- Display and encourage a sense of pride in belonging to the Muskoka Builders’ Association.
- Perform and co-operate in the completion of their services in a manner which demonstrates the utmost competence.
- Actively encourage fellow members to uphold the professional image and reputation of the Muskoka Builders’ Association.
- Avoid all conduct or practice detrimental to the house building industry, to the Association, to the good name or reputation of any of its members, or to customers.
Application Process
This map indicates the Muskoka Builders’ Association’s local membership area for application purposes:
📢 Important Update – Out‑of‑Area Membership applications are temporarily on hold.
We’re pausing new applications from outside our area for the time being, to ensure we can best support our current members.
We truly appreciate your interest in joining our community. Please continue to check back for updates.
🔔 Temporarily on Hold – To become a member outside of the area indicated to the right (map) by the dashed line, please apply using our Out of Area Membership application form.
Should an MBA membership applicant be able to demonstrate that their business holds a registered business address, within the defined boundary below, their application may be considered for Local Membership application.
Please note: P.O. Boxes do not serve as a qualifier for locally designated membership.
Requirements:
The following are the requirements for a complete application to become a member of the Muskoka Builders’ Association:
- Membership eligibility requires that the company has been operating for at least one full year
- Determine your Local or Out of Area eligibility
- One (1) Sponsorship letter by a current MBA Member – Out of Area applicants require three (3) sponsors (Out of Area applications temporarily on hold)
- Two (2) Reference letters from Muskoka Businesses, Trades or Customers (Applicable to Local Applicants only)
- Completion of Application
- Agree to achieve “Voting” Member status for your first year of membership (attend any 5 Association-hosted events)
The Steps:
- Application Sponsor (1): Browse our Membership Listings and find a current member that you know and contact them to ask them to sponsor your application. They will need to provide a letter of recommendation for you as to their experience working with/for/alongside you. Sponsors are welcome to email MBA OR a PDF on their company letterhead is required. PLEASE NOTE: All out of Area applicants require three (3) sponsors that are current MBA Members. (Out of Area applications temporarily on hold)
- Application References (2): Gather your two reference letters from any Muskoka Businesses, customer or trades. References are welcome to send their reference via email as long as it has a completed signature line OR you a PDF on their company letterhead is required. (Applicable to Local Applicants only)
- Complete the online application form below and submit. You must have been in business for a minimum of 1 year.
- You will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your application. This email will include documents requiring your signature declaring to abide by the Membership Code of Ethics, Professional Standards and to confirm that you have a Safety Policy and Plan in place.
- Once all application information has been received, a virtual interview will be scheduled for you. These interviews are required but only take a small bit of your time and are meant mainly as a way to meet you and for you to have a chance to meet us!
After your virtual interview you will receive a Welcome Package and an invoice for Membership Dues.
If you have any questions please email, call or text us.