Home Renovation Contractors in Vancouver, BC
Licensed BC contractors handling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-scope remodels — start to finish.
Planning a home renovation in Vancouver is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. The contractor you choose decides whether the next twelve months feel like a structured build or a daily fire. Renew Co Contracting is a licensed, insured Vancouver renovation contractor (BC1523672) handling whole-home renovations, single-room remodels, and additions across Greater Vancouver. We work on Vancouver Specials in East Van, character homes in Mount Pleasant and Kitsilano, post-war bungalows in Burnaby Heights, and modern builds across the North Shore. Every project gets the same approach: a fixed scope, a clear timeline, and a single project lead who answers your texts.
Typical project investment
| Project type | Investment (CAD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Single-room remodel (bath, kitchen, basement) | $25,000 – $90,000 | 3 – 8 weeks |
| Multi-room or main-floor renovation | $90,000 – $250,000 | 8 – 16 weeks |
| Whole-home renovation (1,500–2,500 sq ft) | $250,000 – $600,000+ | 4 – 9 months |
| Home addition (laneway, second-storey) | $200,000 – $500,000+ | 5 – 10 months |
Ranges reflect typical Vancouver-area projects in 2025–2026. Your fixed quote follows a free in-home consultation and includes labour, materials, project management, City of Vancouver or municipal permits, and disposal.
What we handle on a home renovation
A real home renovation is more than swapping finishes. We handle the things that decide whether your project finishes on time and on budget — design coordination, structural review, City of Vancouver permits, trades scheduling, inspections, and final cleanup. Our scope includes:
- Kitchen renovations including custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and full plumbing/electrical updates
- Bathroom renovations including walk-in showers, vanities, heated floors, and modern fixtures
- Basement renovations including legal secondary suites with City of Vancouver permits
- Whole-home remodels with structural changes, layout reconfiguration, and finish carpentry
- Home additions, second-storey builds, and laneway-house construction
- Open-concept conversions involving load-bearing wall analysis and engineered beam installation
- Heritage-respectful renovations for character homes in Strathcona, Mount Pleasant, and Kitsilano
- Full project management: trades scheduling, permits, inspections, and final clean-up
How much does a home renovation cost in Vancouver?
Vancouver renovation costs sit higher than the Canadian average — typically 15–30% above national figures — because of land-locked logistics, strict municipal permitting (especially in the City of Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver), trades demand, and material delivery into dense neighbourhoods. As a benchmark, a single mid-range bathroom renovation in Vancouver runs $25,000–$45,000 in 2026. A full kitchen lands at $55,000–$120,000. A whole-home renovation on a 2,000 sq ft house typically totals $300,000–$500,000+ depending on finish level and structural scope. We provide a fixed-price quote after a free in-home consultation, so you know the full cost before the demo day starts — no “allowances” that double mid-project.
How long does a home renovation take?
Timeline is mostly a function of scope and permits, not crew speed. A single-room remodel runs 3–8 weeks from demo to handover. A main-floor renovation takes 8–16 weeks. A whole-home renovation is typically 4–9 months on site, with another 2–4 months upfront for design and permit applications. City of Vancouver building permits currently average 6–10 weeks for residential renovations involving structural work. We map the full timeline before we start so you can plan around it — whether that's renting temporary housing or coordinating around school holidays.
Do you need a permit to renovate your Vancouver home?
In most cases, yes. The City of Vancouver requires a Building Permit for any renovation involving structural changes, plumbing alterations, electrical service upgrades, or the creation of new bedrooms or secondary suites. Pure cosmetic work (paint, flooring on grade, cabinet swaps without plumbing relocation) typically doesn't need a permit. We handle the entire permit application on your behalf — drawings, structural engineering reports, energy compliance calculations, and follow-up with the city. Across Greater Vancouver, permitting requirements vary by municipality (Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, and the District of North Vancouver each have their own processes), and we know each one.
Why choose Renew Co Contracting
We've structured our business around the things that go wrong on most renovation projects, and engineered them out:
- Fixed-price quotes after consultation — no hourly “allowances” that creep up mid-build
- One project manager on your file from quote to handover — never a phone tree
- WorkSafeBC compliance and $5M liability insurance — you are protected if anything goes wrong on site
- Trade partners we have worked with for years — no rotating subcontractors who do not know your project
- Weekly written progress updates with photos so you always know where we are
- A two-year workmanship warranty backed by BC1523672 — not a numbered company
Where we work in Greater Vancouver
Our crew works across Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We have active projects and recent completions in:
- Vancouver — East Van, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Strathcona, Coal Harbour, Kerrisdale
- Burnaby — Burnaby Heights, Brentwood, Metrotown, Burnaby Mountain
- North Vancouver — Lonsdale, Lynn Valley, Edgemont, Deep Cove
- West Vancouver — Ambleside, Dundarave, Caulfeild, British Properties
- Richmond — Steveston, Brighouse, Thompson, Seafair
- Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam — the Tri-Cities region
- Maple Ridge and Langley — including older homes and acreage builds
Common questions about home renovation in Vancouver
How much does a home renovation cost in Vancouver?
Vancouver home renovation costs in 2026 typically run $25,000–$90,000 for a single-room remodel, $90,000–$250,000 for a main-floor renovation, and $250,000–$600,000+ for a whole-home renovation on a 1,500–2,500 sq ft house. Renew Co provides a fixed-price quote after a free in-home consultation.
How long does a home renovation take in Vancouver?
Single-room renovations run 3–8 weeks. Main-floor renovations take 8–16 weeks. Whole-home renovations typically take 4–9 months on site, plus 2–4 months upfront for design and permit applications. City of Vancouver building permits currently take 6–10 weeks for residential renovations with structural work.
Do I need a permit to renovate my home in Vancouver?
The City of Vancouver requires a Building Permit for any renovation involving structural changes, plumbing alterations, electrical service upgrades, or new bedrooms or secondary suites. Cosmetic work like paint, flooring, or cabinet swaps without plumbing relocation typically does not require a permit. Renew Co handles the entire permit application as part of the project.
Is Renew Co Contracting licensed and insured?
Yes. Renew Co Contracting Ltd. is incorporated in British Columbia as BC1523672, is WorkSafeBC compliant, and carries $5 million in general liability insurance. We provide a two-year workmanship warranty on every renovation.
Do you provide free estimates for home renovations?
Yes — Renew Co offers a free in-home consultation across Greater Vancouver. We review the scope, take measurements, and follow up with a written fixed-price quote covering labour, materials, permits, project management, and disposal.
Can you renovate a heritage or character home in Vancouver?
Yes. We regularly work on character homes in Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano, Strathcona, and the West End. Heritage-respectful renovations require careful coordination with the City of Vancouver Heritage Conservation Program when applicable, and we manage that process as part of the project scope.
How long is the warranty on Renew Co work?
Renew Co Contracting provides a two-year workmanship warranty on every renovation, backed by BC1523672 (not a numbered company). Manufacturer warranties on materials, appliances, and fixtures are passed through directly and remain in effect for their full term.
Ready to talk about your project?
Free in-home consultation. Fixed-price written quote. No pressure.