Kitchen Renovation in Vancouver, BC
Kitchen renovations across Vancouver — East Van, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Kerrisdale and beyond. Licensed BC pros, fixed-price quotes, no surprises.
A kitchen renovation in Vancouver is a different project depending on your block. Opening up a 1990s East Van galley to the dining room requires structural review and a load-bearing beam. Refacing inset shaker cabinets in a 1912 Kitsilano character home means matching original mouldings. Building a chef's kitchen in a Coal Harbour penthouse means strata approvals, freight elevator bookings, and waterproofing every wet area to commercial standards. Renew Co Contracting handles kitchen renovations across Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, East Van, Kerrisdale, Strathcona, Coal Harbour, the West End, Cambie Corridor — we know which kitchens in which neighbourhoods need what, and we quote accordingly. Licensed BC1523672, fully insured, two-year workmanship warranty, fixed-price quote after a free in-home consultation.
Typical project investment
| Project type | Investment (CAD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh (refacing, counters, paint) | $15,000 – $30,000 | 2 – 3 weeks |
| Mid-range full renovation (new cabinets, quartz) | $45,000 – $80,000 | 5 – 8 weeks |
| High-end full renovation with layout change | $80,000 – $150,000 | 8 – 12 weeks |
| Open-concept conversion (wall removal, structural) | $120,000 – $250,000+ | 10 – 16 weeks |
2026 pricing for Vancouver bathroom and kitchen renovations. Includes labour, materials, permits, and project management. Fixed quote follows a free in-home consultation.
Kitchen renovations across Vancouver housing stock
Vancouver's housing inventory is older and more varied than people realize. Across the city you'll find Vancouver Specials in East Van, character homes in Mount Pleasant and Kitsilano, mid-century post-and-beams in Kerrisdale, concrete towers in Yaletown and Coal Harbour, and 1990s low-rise wood-frame condos throughout the West End. Each housing type has its own kitchen-renovation considerations:
- Vancouver Specials — typically benefit from removing the dropped-soffit and opening up to the dining room
- Character homes (Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Strathcona) — heritage-respectful renovations preserving original mouldings, with modernized cabinets and appliances
- Mid-century post-and-beams (Kerrisdale, parts of Dunbar) — original ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass kept, kitchens reworked for modern appliances
- False Creek and Yaletown 1990s condos — strata approval, freight elevator coordination, full plumbing replacement when galvanized lines are present
- Coal Harbour and Cambie Corridor newer towers — premium finishes, careful sound-transmission consideration, building water shut-off coordination
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Vancouver?
Vancouver kitchen renovation costs in 2026 typically run $15,000–$30,000 for a cosmetic refresh, $45,000–$80,000 for a mid-range full renovation, and $80,000–$150,000 for a high-end build with custom cabinetry. Opening a load-bearing wall to convert to open-concept adds $20,000–$40,000 for structural work, engineering, and drywall. We provide a fixed-price quote that includes everything — labour, materials, permits, project management, disposal — so you know the full cost before the demo day starts.
Permits and approvals for kitchen renovations in Vancouver
The City of Vancouver requires a Building Permit for any renovation involving plumbing relocation, electrical service changes, or structural work. Vancouver currently uses a 3-3-3-1 Permit Approval Framework, with fast-track approvals targeted at 3 days for simple residential renovations under $95,000 and 3 weeks for standard projects. Larger renovations involving structural work currently take 8–12 weeks. Renew Co handles the entire permit application as part of every project.
What a Renew Co Vancouver kitchen renovation includes
Every kitchen renovation we deliver covers the same scope of work, sized and detailed to the home and the budget:
- Custom cabinetry from BC cabinet shops — shaker, slab, inset, or two-tone in your chosen colour and material
- Stone, quartz, or quartzite countertops with seamless installation
- Full appliance coordination (induction, gas, panel-ready, built-in)
- Plumbing relocation for sinks, dishwashers, pot fillers, ice-makers
- Electrical upgrades — dedicated circuits, under-cabinet lighting, pendant pre-wiring
- Tile or stone backsplash with proper waterproofing behind
- Hardwood, tile, or LVP flooring with subfloor preparation
- City of Vancouver / District building permits and inspections handled
- Final clean-up and walkthrough with your project lead
Why local matters on Vancouver renovations
Working in Vancouver day-in and day-out means we already know the District's permit officer, the local strata council playbooks, the cabinet shops that deliver on time, the tile suppliers worth using, and the trades who show up. We're not learning the city on your project. Renew Co Contracting has active projects and recent completions across Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, East Van, Kerrisdale, Strathcona, Coal Harbour, the West End, Cambie Corridor, and every quote reflects the actual cost of building in Vancouver in 2026 — not a generic number pulled from a Toronto cost guide.
Kitchen Renovation Vancouver — common questions
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Vancouver?
Vancouver kitchen renovations in 2026 typically run $15,000–$30,000 for a cosmetic refresh, $45,000–$80,000 for a mid-range full renovation, and $80,000–$150,000 for a high-end build with custom cabinetry. Layout changes involving load-bearing walls add another $20,000–$40,000.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen renovation in Vancouver?
The City of Vancouver requires a Building Permit for any kitchen or bathroom renovation involving plumbing relocation, electrical service changes, gas line work, or structural alterations. Pure cosmetic refreshes without these changes typically do not require a permit. Renew Co handles the entire permit process.
How long does a kitchen renovation take in Vancouver?
A cosmetic kitchen refresh takes 2–3 weeks. A mid-range full renovation takes 5–8 weeks on site. A high-end build with custom cabinetry takes 8–12 weeks, with most of the early time spent on cabinet fabrication. Open-concept conversions involving load-bearing wall removal add 2–4 weeks.
Do you serve all of Vancouver?
Yes. Renew Co Contracting renovates kitchens across all of Vancouver, including Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, East Van, Kerrisdale, Strathcona, Coal Harbour, the West End, Cambie Corridor. We have active projects and recent completions throughout the city.
Can you do a kitchen renovation in a Vancouver condo or strata property?
Yes. Condo and townhouse kitchen renovations require strata approval (typically called a form K). Renew Co handles the full strata application process — certificate of insurance naming the strata corporation, WorkSafeBC clearance, scope of work documentation, freight elevator booking, and water shut-off coordination.
Do you provide a warranty on Vancouver kitchen renovations?
Yes. Renew Co Contracting (BC1523672) provides a two-year workmanship warranty on every kitchen renovation. Manufacturer warranties on cabinetry, counters, fixtures, appliances, and tile are passed through to you directly.
Do you provide free estimates for Vancouver kitchen renovations?
Yes. Renew Co offers a free in-home consultation across Vancouver. We review the scope, take measurements, and follow up with a written fixed-price quote covering labour, materials, permits, project management, and disposal.
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