Do you manage permits for full home renovations in North Vancouver?

Yes. Arani Construction handles all permit applications and inspections with North Vancouver building authorities.

Full Home Renovation North Vancouver

Q: How much does a full home renovation cost in North Vancouver?

Full home renovations in North Vancouver typically range from $150,000–$500,000+ depending on scope. Free consultations available.

Q: How long does a full home renovation take?

Full home renovations typically take 4–12 months. We provide a detailed project timeline before work begins.

Arani Construction is a design-build contractor specialising in full home renovations across North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and the North Shore. From whole-home gut renovations to staged multi-room transformations, we manage every element of your project design, permits, structural work,Kitchen Renovation North Vancouver, bathrooms, basements, custom millwork, and final finishes under one team and one fixed-price contract.

We’ve been completing residential renovations on the North Shore since 2013. Our clients come to us because they want one contractor who is accountable for the entire project not a general contractor who coordinates a network of strangers. When you work with Arani, your project manager is on-site every day, and Pedram is personally involved from consultation to handover.

If you’re planning a renovation that touches multiple rooms, involves structural changes, or represents a significant investment in your North Shore home, this page is for you.

What a Full Home Renovation Includes

A full home renovation with Arani Construction can encompass every system and finish in your home. The scope is defined by your goals and budget not by our limitations. Below are the elements we handle in-house, without subcontracting project management to a third party.

Why Design-Build Matters for Full Home Renovations

When a Bathroom Renovation North Vancouver project spans multiple rooms and systems, the single biggest risk is coordination failure—the electrician doesn’t know what the cabinet maker needs, the plumber’s rough-in conflicts with the structural beam, and the tile arrives before the subfloor is level. These failures don’t just cause delays; they cause expensive rework.
Arani Construction operates as a true design-build firm. Your designer and your project manager are the same team. We don’t produce a design and hand it to a separate contractor. We design what we can build and build exactly what we designed for every Basement Renovation North Vancouver project.

Renovation Packages

We offer three structured renovation packages to match different project scales, timelines, and levels of design involvement. Every package includes a dedicated project manager, fixed-price contract, and full permit management.

Essential Package

Streamlined renovations with our full project-management discipline.

Premium Package

For mid-to-large renovations with full design involvement.

Supreme Package

Recommended for full gut renovations and projects over $400,000.

Full Home Renovation Timeline Phase by Phase

Full home renovations in North Vancouver typically take 6 to 9 months from first consultation to handover, depending on scope, permit timelines, and material lead times. Below is a realistic phase-by-phase timeline for a full gut renovation of a 2,500–3,500 sq ft North Shore home.

01

Discovery & Design

On-site assessment, structural review, design development, material selections, permit drawings, and fixed-price quote approval.

02

Permits & Pre-Construction

Permit submission and approval (City/District of North Vancouver). Trade scheduling, material procurement, and project sequencing.

03

Demolition & Structural

Full or selective demolition, structural modifications (walls, beams, openings), rough framing, and structural inspections.

04

Mechanical Rough-In

Plumbing rough-in throughout home, electrical panel upgrade and rough-in, HVAC ductwork or hydronic system, inspections before enclosure.

05

Insulation & Drywall

Insulation upgrades (including air barrier), fire blocking, drywall installation, taping, and prime coat throughout.

06

Finishes & Millwork

Flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, painting, trim, and custom millwork. The longest phase — quality cannot be rushed.

07

Fixtures & Final Trades

Plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures and devices, appliance installation, hardware, and accessories throughout the home.

08

Final Inspection & Handover

City final inspection and occupancy sign-off. Deficiency resolution, final cleaning, and formal handover to homeowner.

Full Home Renovation Cost in North Vancouver

Whole-home renovation costs in North Vancouver vary more than almost any other project type because the scope range is enormous. A cosmetic refresh and a full gut renovation are both ‘full home renovations’ but they’re entirely different undertakings. Below are real-world ranges based on North Shore projects we’ve completed.

Cosmetic whole-home refresh

$80,000 – $150,000

Flooring, painting, kitchen & bath updates, lighting no structural changes

Mid-range full renovation

$150,000 – $300,000

Kitchen + bathrooms + flooring + some structural, permits throughout

Full gut renovation

$300,000 – $550,000

Complete structural, mechanical, and finish upgrade home rebuilt from the inside out

Luxury custom renovation

$550,000 – $1,000,000+

Premium materials, full design-build, architect collaboration, bespoke millwork throughout

North Shore costs reflect local labour rates, permit fees, and premium material expectations. The most cost-effective renovations are scoped in one phase. We provide a detailed, fixed-price, itemised quote after your free consultation.

Recent Full Home Renovation Projects

Full Interior Renovation & Interior Design

A complete interior renovation spanning kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, millwork, and interior design throughout. The client wanted a cohesive, contemporary interior to replace a dated 1990s finish package — we delivered a fully integrated renovation with a consistent design language across every room. Scope included custom cabinetry, stone countertops, large-format tile throughout bathrooms, engineered hardwood flooring, and a full interior design package.

Luxury Renovation, Kitchen, Bathroom & Custom Millwork

A luxury whole-home renovation in Ambleside, West Vancouver, encompassing kitchen renovation, primary ensuite rebuild, custom millwork throughout, engineered hardwood flooring, and an exterior refresh. Premium material selections included Silestone countertops, Dekton large-format tile, and custom-fabricated millwork panels throughout the main floor living areas.

Kitchen, Millwork & Multi-Room Renovation

A multi-room North Vancouver renovation anchored by a custom kitchen build with full millwork throughout — custom cabinetry, integrated appliances, quartz countertops, and a matching millwork package extended to the dining area and main floor storage. Flooring and painting throughout completed the scope.

Why North Shore Homeowners Choose Arani for Full Home Renovations

One team. One contract. One point of accountability.

We don't manage a network of independent subcontractors. Our core team project manager, designer, carpenter, and site supervisor work together on every project. You have one contact for the entire renovation, and that contact has authority to make decisions.

Fixed-price contracts no open-ended invoicing

Full home renovations are vulnerable to cost creep. We issue a fixed-price, line-item contract before any work begins. If scope changes, we issue a change order with your written approval before proceeding. You will never receive an invoice for work you didn't approve.

Permit expertise across City and District of North Vancouver

We've submitted and managed permits through both North Vancouver permit offices for projects spanning structural, mechanical, and finish work. We know what inspectors require at each stage, and we build our project schedule around inspection milestones not around working around them.

Transparency throughout not just at the start

You receive a weekly project update during construction phases, a daily site log from your project manager, and direct access to Pedram for any concern at any time. Renovation surprises are inevitable in older homes how they're communicated and resolved is what separates good contractors from great ones.

Heritage home and complex structural experience

Many North Shore homes were built in the 1950s–1970s with construction methods that don't match modern renovation assumptions. We've opened walls in enough older Lynn Valley and Deep Cove homes to know what we're likely to find and to price and plan accordingly.

Built for North Shore living not generic design

We don’t apply cookie-cutter renovation plans. Every home is designed around North Shore lifestyles maximizing natural light, improving indoor-outdoor flow, and adapting to sloped lots and coastal climate conditions. From material selection to layout planning, everything is tailored to how you actually live in your home.

Service Area

Neighbourhoods We Serve

Arani Construction completes full home renovations across the North Shore and Greater Vancouver. We understand the architectural styles, structural characteristics, and permit requirements for every area we work in from post-war bungalows in Lynn Valley to luxury estates in the British Properties.

What Our Clients Say

“From start to finish the experience exceeded every expectation. Every finish from the flooring to the cabinetry to the final touches was done with craftsmanship you don’t see very often. They showed up on time, kept the site clean, and treated the project as if it were their own house.”

Pouya Shayan Arani, North Vancouver

“Pedram was extremely knowledgeable and communicative throughout our full renovation. He took the time to explain each step and making sure expectations were clear. The quality of the result speaks for itself I would not hesitate to recommend Arani Construction to anyone planning a significant renovation.”

Sheida Salahi, West Vancouver

Get Your Free Full Home Renovation Estimate

Planning a whole-home renovation on the North Shore? Contact Arani Construction for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll visit your home, assess the scope, discuss your goals and timeline, and provide a detailed fixed-price proposal so you can move forward with complete confidence in your budget and your team.

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Full Home Renovation FAQs North Vancouver

How long does a full home renovation take in North Vancouver?

A full home renovation in North Vancouver typically takes 6 to 9 months from initial consultation to handover, depending on scope. A cosmetic whole-home refresh (no structural work) may complete in 3 to 4 months. A full gut renovation of a 2,500–3,500 sq ft home typically takes 7 to 10 months, including permit approval time. We provide a detailed week-by-week project schedule at contract signing so you can plan your timeline with confidence.

How much does a full home renovation cost in North Vancouver?

Full home renovation costs in North Vancouver range from approximately $80,000 for a cosmetic whole-home refresh to $1,000,000+ for a luxury gut renovation with premium materials and bespoke millwork throughout. Mid-range full renovations covering kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring typically fall between $150,000 and $300,000. Full gut renovations of older North Shore homes generally range from $300,000 to $550,000. We provide a fixed-price, itemised quote after your free on-site consultation.

Can I live in my home during a full renovation?

It depends on the scope. For staged renovations — where we complete one floor or one zone at a time — many homeowners remain in the home. For full gut renovations, living in the home during active demolition and mechanical rough-in phases is not practical or safe. We discuss your occupancy plans during the consultation and structure the project phasing around your situation. We can often sequence work to allow earlier re-occupancy of certain areas while finishing others.

What permits are required for a full home renovation in North Vancouver?

Full home renovations involving structural changes, electrical upgrades, plumbing alterations, or changes to the building envelope require a building permit from the City or District of North Vancouver. For complex projects, we typically apply for a single master permit covering all trades, which simplifies the inspection process. Arani Construction manages all permit applications, drawings submission, trade permit coordination, and inspection scheduling on your behalf.

What is the difference between a renovation and a gut renovation?

A renovation updates or replaces specific elements of a home — new kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring — while retaining the existing structure, mechanical systems, and layout. A gut renovation involves stripping the home back to its structural frame (or close to it) and rebuilding interior systems from scratch — new electrical, new plumbing, new insulation, new drywall, and new finishes throughout. Gut renovations are common in North Shore homes built before 1980 that have outdated wiring, galvanised pipes, or insufficient insulation. We assess which approach is appropriate for your home during the free consultation.