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Expert guides on renovation costs, permits, design ideas & local contractors across Metro Vancouver.
Open-concept kitchens have dominated Vancouver home renovations for over a decade — but there are signs of a partial retreat. Is an open kitchen right for your Vancouver home? Here’s the honest assessment. Why open concept still wins for most Vancouver homes: The open-concept kitchen-living-dining layout
Read MoreThe open-concept kitchen debate has been going on for 15 years in Metro Vancouver — and in 2026, the answer is more nuanced than “open is always better.” Here’s the resale data and practical analysis. What the resale data says: Comparable sales analysis in Metro Vancouver
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You’ve just purchased a Vancouver home that needs renovation. The big question: renovate before you move in (while the house is empty) or move in first and renovate later? Both approaches have real advantages and trade-offs — and the right answer depends on your project scope,
Read MoreVancouver laneway homes generate intense interest — and equally intense debate. Are they worth the $250,000–$400,000 construction cost? The answer depends on your neighbourhood, lot size, current mortgage, and whether you plan to rent or sell. This guide gives you the actual numbers from VGC’s completed
Read MoreShould you hire a large, established renovation contractor or a small owner-operator for your Vancouver renovation? Both have genuine strengths — the right choice depends on your project scope, budget, and what you value most in the working relationship. Here’s the honest comparison. Large Renovation Contractor
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The any existing detached garage Secondary Suite in a Detached Garage Vancouver: Costs, Permits & Feasibility (2026) is a common and beloved housing type in Metro Vancouver — found primarily in City of Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, and other Metro Vancouver municipalities. These homes are characterised
Read MorePorcelain and ceramic tile look virtually identical on showroom samples — but they perform very differently in high-moisture environments. For Vancouver renovations, choosing the right tile type for each application is important for longevity. The key difference: Both are clay-based tiles fired in a kiln, but
Read MoreThe 1950s–1980s Duplex Renovation Vancouver: Costs, Permits & Strata Rules (2026) is a common and beloved housing type in Metro Vancouver — found primarily in East Vancouver, Hastings-Sunrise, Renfrew-Collingwood, Burnaby, and New Westminster. These homes are characterised by side-by-side or upper-lower duplex configurations — either strata-titled
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreVGC completes kitchen, bathroom, basement, and full home renovations across the Lower Mainland. Click your city for local pricing and project information.