Whole Home Gut Renovation Cost Vancouver 2025
Whole Home Gut Renovation in Metro Vancouver
A gut renovation — stripping a home to the studs and completely rebuilding the interior — is the most comprehensive renovation option short of teardown-rebuild. Costs range from $350,000 to $900,000+ for a typical Vancouver detached home.
What a Gut Renovation Includes
- Complete demo of all interior finishes (drywall, flooring, cabinets)
- Systems upgrade: electrical (200A panel + full rewire), plumbing (repipe), HVAC (heat pump)
- Insulation upgrade to current BC Energy Step Code
- New kitchen, all bathrooms, flooring throughout
- New windows and exterior doors (optional)
- All permits pulled and finalled
Gut Renovation Cost by Home Size
| Home Size | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft (small) | $280,000–$480,000 |
| 1,800 sq ft (medium) | $380,000–$650,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft (large) | $520,000–$900,000 |
| 3,500 sq ft (very large) | $700,000–$1,400,000+ |
Gut Renovation vs Teardown-Rebuild
For Vancouver homes on valuable lots, teardown-rebuild often costs $1.2M–$2.5M+ (including new construction) — significantly more than a gut renovation. Gut renovation preserves the existing foundation, often allows larger floor area than new construction could under current zoning, and delivers a fully updated home at lower total cost.
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→ See also: Vancouver Renovation Cost Guide 2026
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