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What Homeowners Should Know About Full Renovations

A complete renovation involves far more than cosmetic updates. Projects often include layout changes, plumbing and electrical upgrades, and coordination across multiple trades. In condo and strata buildings, renovations must comply with strata bylaws and alteration agreements, often requiring formal approval before work begins. Depending on the scope, many full renovations also require permits from the City. Understanding these requirements early on helps homeowners avoid delays, unexpected costs, and compliance issues throughout the renovation process.

Permits & Approvals for Full Renovations When Permits Are Typically Required

Permits are commonly required when a renovation includes:

Removing or relocating walls
Changes to plumbing systems
Electrical panel upgrades or rewiring
Gas line installation or relocation
HVAC or ventilation modifications

These permits are typically issued by the City to ensure all work complies with local bylaws and the BC Building Code.

City Permits vs. Strata / Building Approval

City permits ensure the renovation meets safety standards and legal building requirements.
Strata or building management approval is separate and often involves renovation applications, plan submissions, insurance documentation, deposits, and compliance with building rules.

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What Impacts the Cost of a Complete Apartment Remodel

The cost of a full renovation in Vancouver is influenced by infrastructure, layout changes, and building requirements—not just finishes.

Key cost drivers of a complete home renovation include:

Square footage and layout reconfiguration: Expanding spaces or removing walls increases design complexity, coordination, and labour.
Structural modifications: Load-bearing walls may require engineering assessment and permits.
Plumbing and electrical upgrades: Older buildings often need system upgrades to meet current code and modern usage.
Strata and building requirements: Strata approvals, insurance documents, deposits, and scheduling restrictions can impact planning and costs.
Permit requirements: Larger renovations typically require permits from the City.
Custom millwork and finish selections: Built-ins, custom cabinetry, and high-end materials increase coordination across trades and installation time.

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Typical Timeline for a Complete Apartment Renovation in Vancouver

Most full-home renovations in Vancouver follow a structured timeline influenced by project scope, permits, and strata approvals.

Typical Complete Renovation Timeline

Planning & design development
Engineering coordination and permits from the City of Vancouver (if required)
Strata or building approval process
Construction and infrastructure upgrades
Finishes, inspections, and project completion

What Can Affect the Timeline

Several factors can impact the overall renovation duration, including:

Permit processing times
Engineering reviews (for structural changes)
Strata approval timelines
Custom materials and cabinetry lead times

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Our Goals for Your Complete Home Remodel

CREATE THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS

GUIDE YOU THROUGH EVERY STEP

WE’LL ALWAYS FIND A SOLUTION

ENSURE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY

RADICAL TRANSPARENCY

What a Full Home Remodel Typically Includes

A complete renovation process often involves upgrades across multiple rooms and systems. Depending on the scope, a full home remodel may include:

Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom renovations
Flooring installation throughout the apartment
Electrical and lighting upgrades
Plumbing system modifications
Custom millwork and built-ins
Wall removal or layout reconfiguration
Finish upgrades, including doors, trim, and paneling

Complete Design & Renovation Management

Together, your dedicated home renovation expert and interior designer will manage and execute the entire renovation process.

Understand both your aesthetic and your practical needs
Help define your budget
Take measurements of your entire home and the different spaces
Design the layout of every room down to the last detail,  including flooring, carpentry, fixtures, panels, finishes & more
Choose the materials, fittings, and furnishings, including  fixtures, tiles, flooring, lighting, and more

Construction & Installation That Meets the Highest Possible Standards

Your dedicated kitchen project manager supervises every stage of construction, overseeing a hand-picked contractor team that consists of only the most highly-skilled professionals and craftspeople.

Labor comes with a 3-year guarantee
Your project manager is your single point of contact, handling all questions and issues that may arise and ensuring that your home renovation is running on time and on budget

The Home Renovation Process

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

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Free Consult

Meet with a Renovation Expert who assesses your needs, reviews your home in person, and provides an itemized proposal for labor costs for the entire project. Full transparency, no surprises later on.