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Expert guides on renovation costs, permits, design ideas & local contractors across Metro Vancouver.
Getting multiple renovation quotes in Metro Vancouver is essential — but the process is often misunderstood. Collecting quotes you can’t fairly compare is worse than getting none at all. Here’s how to do it right. Step 1: Prepare a clear scope document before contacting contractors. The
Read MoreYou’ve decided to renovate and need financing. The two most common options for BC homeowners are a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or a dedicated renovation loan. This guide compares the real costs and trade-offs in 2026. HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit): A HELOC
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This guide covers everything you need to know about renovating in Kerrisdale, 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 Kerrisdale. Housing Stock in Kerrisdale
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Choosing countertop material is one of the biggest decisions in a kitchen renovation — it affects aesthetics, maintenance, durability, and resale value. In Metro Vancouver’s market, quartz has become the dominant choice for renovated kitchens, but granite and marble each have real advantages depending on your
Read MoreExterior renovation — replacing siding, windows, and cladding — delivers some of the highest visibility improvements with meaningful energy efficiency gains. In Metro Vancouver’s wet climate, the exterior envelope is also critical to preventing water intrusion, rot, and the costly structural repairs that follow. This guide
Read MoreWhen planning a renovation in Vancouver, one of the earliest decisions is whether to hire a general contractor to manage the project or to act as your own project manager and hire individual trades directly. Both approaches have genuine advantages and real risks. Here’s what you
Read MoreRenovation tastes in Metro Vancouver shift more slowly than you’d expect — the market is pragmatic, resale-focused, and strongly influenced by functional needs specific to this city: seismic risk, rental income, permit requirements, and the architectural constraints of ageing housing stock. Here are the renovation trends
Read MoreThis guide covers everything you need to know about renovating in Cambie Village, 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 Cambie Village. Housing Stock
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Bill 44 (the Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2023) and the province’s Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act have fundamentally changed what Vancouver homeowners can build on their lots. This guide explains what an ADU is, what’s now permitted on single-family lots across BC, and how to navigate the
Read MoreYour family has outgrown your Vancouver rancher or single-storey home. The two options on the table: add a second storey to your current home, or sell and move to a larger property. In 2026’s Metro Vancouver market, this is one of the most consequential financial decisions
Read MoreWhen getting renovation quotes in Vancouver, you’ll encounter two fundamental contract structures: fixed-price (also called lump-sum) and time-and-materials (T&M). The difference is enormous — one gives you certainty, the other gives you risk. Here’s what you need to know before signing either. Fixed-Price Contracts A fixed-price
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Multi-generational living is one of the fastest-growing housing trends in Metro Vancouver — driven by high housing costs, cultural values, and the practical economics of shared housing. Whether you’re accommodating parents, adult children, or extended family, renovating for multi-generational living requires careful design to balance privacy
Read MoreHeated bathroom floors have moved from luxury feature to near-standard expectation in Metro Vancouver bathroom renovations. But are they worth the extra cost? This guide covers the real cost, installation requirements, energy consumption, and whether heated floors add value at resale. The Short Answer Yes —
Read MoreVGC completes kitchen, bathroom, basement, and full home renovations across the Lower Mainland. Click your city for local pricing and project information.