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Expert guides on renovation costs, permits, design ideas & local contractors across Metro Vancouver.
A bathroom renovation in Vancouver should last 20 years without major intervention. Here’s how to specify materials that hold up to daily use, moisture, and the province’s hard water. Tile: The Most Important Material Decision Porcelain tile is the gold standard for Vancouver bathrooms. It is
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With a kitchen renovation budget of $60,000–$120,000, every allocation decision matters. Here’s where VGC recommends investing more — and where saving money makes sense in Vancouver homes. Worth Splurging On Cabinets: The Biggest Long-Term Investment Cabinets represent 30–40% of a kitchen renovation budget for good reason.
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A renovation contractor walking off the job mid-project, going bankrupt, or delivering seriously defective work is more common than homeowners expect. Here’s what to do if it happens to you in BC. Immediate Steps When a Contractor Abandons Your Project Stop all payments immediately. Do not
Read MoreA renovation is the ideal time to upgrade your HVAC — walls are open, attics are accessible, and mechanical work is integrated with other trades rather than disruptive add-ons. Here’s what to know about HVAC during a Vancouver renovation in 2026. Why Renovations Are the Right
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Vancouver homeowners now have three distinct options for adding density and rental income to their property: a garden suite, a laneway home, or a basement secondary suite. Each has different costs, zoning requirements, and rental income potential. Here’s the complete 2026 comparison. Quick Comparison Option Build
Read MoreThe vanity is the centrepiece of any bathroom renovation — it sets the style, dominates the budget, and determines how functional your bathroom will be for the next 15–20 years. Here’s how to choose the right vanity for your Vancouver home. Bathroom Vanity Cost Ranges in
Read MoreA mid-range kitchen renovation in Vancouver costs $45,000–$85,000 — more than most homeowners have sitting in a chequing account. Here are the real financing options available in BC and how they compare. Option 1: HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) A HELOC lets you borrow against
Read MoreA second storey addition adds living space above your existing single-storey home — typically adding 800–1,500 sq ft without increasing your lot footprint. In Vancouver’s land-constrained market, going up often makes more financial sense than moving to a larger home. Is Your Home a Good Candidate
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Getting a secondary suite permit in Vancouver is the most important step in converting a basement to a legal, rentable suite. A legal suite protects you legally, improves your mortgage qualification, and adds more value at sale than an illegal suite. Step 1: Confirm Your Lot
Read MoreA pre-renovation inspection uncovers hidden conditions that affect your renovation scope, cost, and safety. Discovering a 60-amp electrical panel, knob-and-tube wiring, or asbestos floor tiles after demo begins costs far more to address than identifying them in advance. What a Pre-Renovation Inspection Covers Electrical System Panel
Read MoreTwo very different business models serve Vancouver’s renovation market: full-service renovation firms with dedicated project managers, and owner-operator contractors who personally manage and often participate in the work. Neither is universally better — it depends on project type, size, and your priorities. Full-Service Renovation Firms These
Read MoreShould you hire an interior designer or architect separately before getting contractor quotes, or choose a design-build firm that handles both? Each approach has real tradeoffs in cost, timeline, control, and quality. Design-Build (In-House Design + Construction) A design-build firm handles both design and construction under
Read MoreWhere you find your contractor matters — different platforms attract different types of contractors and have different quality signals. Here’s an honest look at each. Google Search and Google Reviews Best for: Initial research, reputation validation, reading unfiltered reviews. Google reviews are the most trusted review
Read MoreVGC completes kitchen, bathroom, basement, and full home renovations across the Lower Mainland. Click your city for local pricing and project information.