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Expert guides on renovation costs, permits, design ideas & local contractors across Metro Vancouver.
Vancouver homeowners are sitting on one of the most powerful financial tools in real estate: a basement that could legally house a tenant. A legal basement suite in Vancouver generates $1,800–$2,400 per month in rental income, adds $120,000–$200,000 to your property's market value, and qualifies you
Read MoreIf you're a Vancouver homeowner researching a basement renovation, the first question you'll ask is: how much does it actually cost? The honest answer is that basement renovation cost in Vancouver spans a wide range — from roughly $40,000 for a basic livable development to over
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Ask ten Vancouver homeowners what their renovation cost and you'll get ten wildly different answers — even for the same project scope. A kitchen renovation in Kitsilano is not the same financial conversation as one in Fraserview. A legal basement suite in Burnaby has different permit
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The master ensuite has quietly become the most scrutinized room in any Vancouver home sale. Buyers touring properties in Kitsilano, North Vancouver, or Burnaby now walk straight past the kitchen and into the ensuite — and what they find there shapes their offer price more than
Read MoreVancouver homeowners are investing more in their bathrooms than ever before. In a city where rain falls for eight months of the year and the average detached home trades at over $2 million, the bathroom has become the room where Vancouverites splurge — and where smart
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Burnaby sits at the geographic and economic centre of Metro Vancouver — bounded by Vancouver to the west, Coquitlam to the east, and served by three SkyTrain lines threading through its core. For homeowners, that position translates directly into renovation ROI: properties in Burnaby command strong
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North Vancouver sits at the edge of the mountains, where Burrard Inlet meets the lower slopes of the Coast Range. It is one of Metro Vancouver's most desirable places to live — and one of the most technically demanding places to renovate. Steep lots, two separate
Read MoreEast Vancouver is the renovation capital of Metro Vancouver — and if you own a home here, you already know why. The streets are lined with craftsman bungalows built in the 1920s, post-war boxes from the late 1940s, and rows of Vancouver Specials from the 1970s.
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Vancouver homeowners spend more on renovation per square foot than almost anywhere else in Canada — yet many walk away from a sale wondering why the return was lower than expected. The answer usually comes down to one thing: understanding how renovation ROI actually works in
Read MoreVancouver's bungalow stock is one of the most compelling renovation opportunities in Canadian real estate. A well-executed Vancouver bungalow renovation can add $300,000 to $600,000 in market value, create a legal rental suite, and transform a cramped pre-war cottage into a modern family home — all
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Your kitchen is the most-used room in your home — and in Vancouver, where rainy winters push families indoors for months at a time, it carries even more weight. Whether you are starting from a dark, closed-off galley in a 1960s East Van bungalow, a cramped
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Planning a home addition in Vancouver is one of the most significant financial decisions a homeowner will make. With detached homes in East Vancouver, Burnaby, and North Vancouver commanding $1.5M to $2.5M on the open market, adding livable square footage often delivers a stronger return than
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Vancouver has more laneway houses per capita than almost any city in North America — and that number keeps climbing. Since the City of Vancouver legalized them in 2009, over 7,000 have been built, and our team at Vancouver General Contractors pulls permits for new ones
Read MoreVGC completes kitchen, bathroom, basement, and full home renovations across the Lower Mainland. Click your city for local pricing and project information.