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Expert guides on renovation costs, permits, design ideas & local contractors across Metro Vancouver.
This guide covers everything you need to know about renovating in Marpole, Vancouver — typical housing stock, permit office process, renovation costs, and what to watch out for. Written by VGC’s renovation team based on our direct experience completing projects in Marpole. Housing Stock in Marpole
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A renovation contract is the most important document in your renovation — it defines what you’re paying for, who’s responsible for what, and what happens when things go wrong. Most renovation disputes in BC come down to what the contract did or didn’t say. Here’s what
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Your kitchen renovation start date is set — what now? Proper preparation before the first day of demolition significantly affects how smoothly your project runs, how quickly your contractor can work, and how liveable your home is during construction. Two weeks before start: Empty the kitchen
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Ranchers are one of Metro Vancouver's most sought-after housing types — and one of its most misunderstood renovation opportunities. A true rancher is a single-storey detached home where all living space sits on one level: no stairs between floors, a low-pitch roof, and a wider-than-tall street
Read MoreEvery year, thousands of Vancouver homeowners ask the same question before listing their home: should I renovate before I sell? The answer is not a simple yes or no. Some renovations in Vancouver return $2.50 for every $1 spent. Others return $0.40. Understanding which category your
Read MoreSplit-level homes are one of Vancouver's most misunderstood housing types. Built primarily between the 1960s and 1980s, these staggered-storey houses were once the pinnacle of suburban design — offering privacy between living and sleeping areas while making brilliant use of Metro Vancouver's sloping terrain. Today, they
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Hiring a general contractor in Vancouver is the single most consequential decision you will make in your renovation. Not the tile you choose. Not the cabinet brand. Not the paint colour. The contractor. Everything else can be changed, upgraded, or replaced. The contractor cannot be swapped
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Your Vancouver living room has a fireplace — and it looks exactly like every other 1980s fireplace in the neighbourhood. Brown brick, a scratched brass surround, a mantel shelf that was never quite level. It functions, technically. But it dominates the room in the worst way:
Read MoreIf you are planning a renovation in Vancouver that involves walls, windows, foundations, or structural framing, there is one question you need to answer before a single nail is pulled: do you need a structural permit? The short answer, in most cases, is yes. The City
Read MoreRenovating a condo in Vancouver is not like renovating a house. You share walls, ceilings, and plumbing stacks with your neighbours. A corporation governs the building you own a unit inside. The concrete slab beneath your feet belongs to everyone — and every trade decision you
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Vancouver 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 MoreVGC completes kitchen, bathroom, basement, and full home renovations across the Lower Mainland. Click your city for local pricing and project information.