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Expert guides on renovation costs, permits, design ideas & local contractors across Metro Vancouver.
When 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
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Renovation 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
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This 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 MoreVancouver has over 2,000 heritage-designated properties and thousands more eligible for heritage designation under the City’s Character Home Retention program. If your home is eligible, the question is: is pursuing heritage designation and its associated permit requirements worth it? Heritage designation in Vancouver comes with real
Read MoreWhen planning a significant renovation in Metro Vancouver, you’ll encounter two delivery approaches: design-build (one company handles design and construction) and the traditional method (you hire a designer separately, then tender to contractors). Both approaches work, but they suit different project types and client personalities. Here’s
Read MoreYou own a Vancouver condo that needs updating. The question: invest $50,000–$100,000 in a full renovation and live in or rent it, or sell as-is and use the proceeds to buy something already updated? The answer depends on your neighbourhood, your suite’s current condition, and your
Read MoreA renovation is the best opportunity to add smart home infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of retrofitting later. Running conduit, low-voltage wiring, and rough-in for smart home systems costs almost nothing when walls are open — and thousands of dollars to retrofit after drywall
Read MoreScope creep is the gradual expansion of a renovation project beyond its original boundaries — driven by in-the-moment decisions, “while you’re at it” thinking, and the seductive logic of doing everything at once. It is the most controllable cause of renovation budget overruns in Metro Vancouver.
Read MoreVGC completes kitchen, bathroom, basement, and full home renovations across the Lower Mainland. Click your city for local pricing and project information.