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Expert guides on renovation costs, permits, design ideas & local contractors across Metro Vancouver.
If your Vancouver home was built before 1990, there is a significant chance asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are present. Before any renovation that involves demolition, drilling, or disturbing walls, ceilings, or flooring, you need to know whether asbestos is present. This guide explains what to test, how
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You’ve decided to add secondary income to your Vancouver property — but should you develop the basement into a legal suite, or build a laneway home at the rear of your lot? Both generate rental income, but the costs, timelines, permissions, and long-term returns differ substantially.
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The question every Vancouver homeowner faces before listing: is it worth renovating before selling? The honest answer depends on which renovations you’re considering, your neighbourhood, your home’s current condition, and your timeline. This guide gives you the real numbers — not vague advice. The Short Answer
Read MoreWhich renovation projects deliver the best return on investment in Metro Vancouver in 2026? VGC has compiled ROI data from our completed projects and comparable sales analysis across Metro Vancouver to answer this question definitively. ROI is calculated as: (sale price premium attributable to renovation) ÷
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The 1940s–1960s Cape Cod Style Home Renovation Vancouver: Costs, Design & Permits (2026) is a common and beloved housing type in Metro Vancouver — found primarily in Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, and suburban Metro Vancouver. These homes are characterised by steep-pitched gable roof, symmetrical facade, dormers,
Read MoreYou need more space — but should you add onto your current home or move to something larger? In Vancouver’s 2026 market, with purchase prices still elevated, home additions are increasingly worth serious analysis. This guide compares the real costs and returns of home additions vs.
Read MoreWhat are Vancouver homeowners actually renovating in 2026? VGC’s project data from the past 12 months reveals a clear picture — and it differs from what renovation magazines suggest. Here’s what Metro Vancouver homeowners are actually spending their renovation budgets on, and why. Top 5 Most
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This guide covers everything you need to know about renovating in Yaletown, 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 Yaletown. Housing Stock in Yaletown
Read MoreThe 1950s–1970s Post-and-Beam Home Renovation Vancouver: Costs, Challenges & Design Guide (2026) is a common and beloved housing type in Metro Vancouver — found primarily in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and some areas of Burnaby. These homes are characterised by exposed timber framing, floor-to-ceiling glass, open-plan
Read MoreThis guide covers everything you need to know about renovating in Hastings-Sunrise, 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 Hastings-Sunrise. Housing Stock in Hastings-Sunrise
Read MoreThis guide covers everything you need to know about renovating in Renfrew-Collingwood, 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 Renfrew-Collingwood. Housing Stock in Renfrew-Collingwood
Read MoreThe 1905–1935 Arts and Crafts Home Renovation Vancouver: Heritage Costs & Design Guide (2026) is a common and beloved housing type in Metro Vancouver — found primarily in East Vancouver, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Mount Pleasant, and Strathcona. These homes are characterised by craftsman bungalows characterised by wide
Read MoreThe 1950s–1965 Mid-Century Modern Home Renovation Vancouver: Costs & Design Guide (2026) is a common and beloved housing type in Metro Vancouver — found primarily in Burnaby‘s Deer Lake and Capitol Hill areas, Coquitlam‘s Burke Mountain foothills, and North Vancouver hillside properties. These homes are characterised
Read MoreVGC completes kitchen, bathroom, basement, and full home renovations across the Lower Mainland. Click your city for local pricing and project information.