Commercial Renovation Greater Vancouver

Offices, retail spaces, restaurants, industrial units, and tenant improvement projects built with the professionalism and minimal downtime that operating businesses demand. Arani Construction has been delivering commercial renovations across Greater Vancouver since 2011.

Projects Completed

Years in West Van

Licensed & Insured

Modern Workplace Transformations

Open-concept layouts, private office builds, boardroom upgrades, and full floor fit-outs coordinated around your team's working hours to keep the business running throughout.

Complete TI Packages

From raw shell to move-in-ready, we manage every component of your tenant improvement drawings, permits, trades, and final inspection sign-off across Vancouver and Greater Vancouver.

Customer-Facing Spaces

Retail fit-outs, restaurant renovations, and commercial interiors built to code, on schedule, and with the finish quality your brand deserves from Richmond to North Vancouver.

Warehouse & Industrial Builds

Industrial space upgrades, mezzanine builds, office-within-warehouse builds, and infrastructure improvements across Burnaby, Richmond, and Metro Vancouver's industrial corridors.

Built for Businesses That Can't Afford to Stop.

Commercial renovation is a different discipline from residential work. Schedules are dictated by business operations, not construction convenience. Permits involve commercial codes. Trades need to be coordinated around occupied floors, active retail hours, and operational kitchens. A commercial contractor who doesn’t understand this or underestimates it ends up costing you far more than the renovation budget.

Arani Construction has been working in Greater Vancouver’s commercial sector since 2011. We’ve renovated occupied office floors in North Vancouver, built out tenant improvement packages in Vancouver’s commercial districts, and completed industrial upgrades in Burnaby and Richmond all while keeping disruption to a level that business owners find manageable, not catastrophic.

We bring a project manager to every commercial renovation, not just a foreman. That difference is the reason our timelines hold and our clients call us back.

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Dedicated Project Management

Every commercial renovation is assigned a dedicated project manager who owns the schedule, coordinates all trades, and is your single point of contact from site visit through final walkthrough.

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Minimal Business Disruption

We schedule trades around your operating hours, phase work to maintain access to critical areas, and provide weekly disruption forecasts so your team can plan around construction activity.

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Commercial Code Compliance

Commercial spaces are subject to occupancy loads, fire suppression requirements, accessibility standards, and commercial-specific permit categories. We manage compliance for all of it.

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Transparent Scheduling & Budgeting

Fixed-price contracts, itemized proposals, and construction schedules shared before work begins. No variance invoices without prior written approval. No schedule overruns without early warning.

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Licensed, Insured & WCB-Covered

All required commercial contractor licensing, general liability insurance, and WorkSafeBC coverage properly maintained and available to your property manager or landlord upon request.

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Experience Across Sectors

Offices, retail stores, restaurants, medical clinics, warehouses, and mixed-use commercial spaces. Each sector has unique code and design requirements we've navigated all of them across Greater Vancouver.

Proven Across Greater Vancouver

Beyond LIM6, our commercial portfolio spans the full range of Greater Vancouver commercial property types each with its own code environment, occupancy requirements, and construction timeline realities.

Ballard LIM6

Industrial Complex · Greater Vancouver, BC

Arani Construction delivered a full interior commercial renovation for the Ballard LIM6 industrial facility — a complex project requiring precise coordination across multiple active tenant areas within a large-format industrial building. The scope encompassed structural interior improvements, mechanical and electrical upgrades, custom office-within-warehouse builds, and finish work executed to commercial code throughout.

The project required phased construction to maintain partial occupancy during the build a common requirement in industrial renovation that demands careful scheduling and daily trade coordination. Delivered on schedule and within the agreed budget, Ballard LIM6 stands as a benchmark project for what commercial renovation in Greater Vancouver looks like when executed by a contractor who takes project management seriously.

Type

Industrial complex renovation

Scope

Interior build-out, MEP upgrades

Challenge

Phased build, partial occupancy

Delivery

On schedule & on budget

Office Spaces

Full floor fit-outs, TI packages, executive suite upgrades, open-concept conversions, and occupied office renovations in Vancouver and North Vancouver commercial towers.

Retail Stores

Retail fit-outs, merchandising environment builds, and storefront upgrades across Metro Vancouver retail corridors built to your brand standard and your landlord's TI specifications.

Restaurants & Hospitality

Commercial kitchen builds, dining room renovations, and full restaurant fit-outs in Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby. Health authority compliance built into every scope.

Warehouses & Industrial

Industrial interior upgrades, mezzanine additions, office-in-warehouse builds, and safety-compliant renovation scopes for industrial tenants across Greater Vancouver.

Medical & Professional

Clinic fit-outs, professional office builds, and specialty commercial spaces where compliance, cleanliness, and precise mechanical coordination are non-negotiable.

Mixed-Use Commercial

Multi-tenant commercial floor renovations, strata commercial unit upgrades, and complex mixed-use builds requiring coordination with residential strata management.

Commercial Renovation Services Across Greater Vancouver

From a single tenant improvement scope to a multi-phase commercial fit-out, we bring the same project discipline to every engagement. Your timeline, your business continuity, and your budget are the three things we protect in that order.

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Office Renovations

Open-concept reconfigurations, private office builds, boardroom and reception upgrades, full floor fit-outs, and occupied office renovations scheduled around your team. Serving Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, and West Vancouver commercial districts.

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Tenant Improvements

Complete tenant improvement packages from demising walls and ceiling grids to final finishes coordinated with your landlord's base building and delivered to your permit drawings. We've completed TI projects across Greater Vancouver's commercial market from raw shell to occupancy-ready.

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Retail Fit-Outs

Brand-consistent retail environments built to your designer's drawings millwork, fixtures, flooring, lighting, and storefront elements. We've built retail spaces across Metro Vancouver shopping centres and street-front retail corridors, from Richmond to North Vancouver.

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Restaurant Renovations

Restaurant fit-outs and renovations are among the most complex commercial builds health authority requirements, commercial kitchen ventilation, grease trap coordination, and front-of-house finish work, all within a timeline dictated by your operating calendar.

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Industrial Space Renovations

Warehouse interior improvements, mezzanine builds, office-in-warehouse construction, loading dock upgrades, and industrial safety-compliance renovations across Burnaby and Richmond's industrial zones. Including phased builds for active tenants.

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Commercial Interior Upgrades

We also handle targeted commercial interior upgrades, including office flooring replacement, retail lighting upgrades, partition installations, and commercial bathroom modernizations with minimal disruption to daily operations.

The Greater Vancouver Commercial Market Requires Experience.

Greater Vancouver Commercial Areas

Vancouver — Downtown & Commercial Drive
North Vancouver — Lonsdale, Lynn Valley
Burnaby — Metrotown, Brentwood, Big Bend
Richmond — Bridgeport Industrial, City Centre
West Vancouver — Park Royal, Marine Drive
Coquitlam & Tri-Cities

Permit Note: We manage commercial permit submissions for the City of Vancouver, City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, City of Burnaby, and City of Richmond. Each municipality has distinct commercial permit processes — we know all of them.

Modernizing Older Commercial Buildings

Vancouver and North Vancouver's commercial stock includes buildings from the 1970s through 1990s with original HVAC, dated electrical panels, and ceiling systems that predate modern commercial standards. A renovation that doesn't address the infrastructure behind the walls is a renovation that will cost you again in three years. We identify and address these issues upfront.

Open-Concept Office Upgrades

The shift toward collaborative, flexible workplaces has driven significant demand for commercial renovation across Metro Vancouver. Removing interior partitions, upgrading acoustic treatment, installing demountable wall systems, and redesigning utility distribution are all active areas of our commercial renovation work — particularly in North Vancouver and Burnaby office markets.

Building Permits & Commercial Code

Commercial renovation permits in Metro Vancouver municipalities involve different categories than residential building permits, plumbing permits, mechanical permits, and in some cases fire authority approvals. Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Burnaby each have their own processes. We prepare permit packages and manage the application, revision, and inspection process from start to finish.

Renovation ROI for Commercial Properties

In Greater Vancouver's competitive commercial leasing market, a well-executed renovation whether office, retail, or industrial directly affects occupancy rates, tenant retention, and lease rates. Our commercial renovation clients consistently report improved employee productivity, reduced tenant turnover, and stronger lease renewal positions following our projects.

From Concept to Installed. A Clear Process.

Custom millwork involves more steps than most homeowners expect and that’s precisely why transparency matters. Here’s how a typical Arani millwork project unfolds.

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Site Consultation

We visit your commercial space, assess existing conditions, review your brief, and provide an honest preliminary scope. Free, no obligation. We bring a project manager, not a salesperson.

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Planning & Design

We develop construction drawings, coordinate with your architect or designer where applicable, and produce a detailed scope document covering all trades and finishes before any submission is made.

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Budget & Timeline

A fixed-price proposal with line-item detail and a construction schedule. Both are reviewed and approved by you before any work begins. Scope changes require written approval no exceptions.

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Permits & Approvals

We prepare and submit all required permit applications building, mechanical, plumbing and manage all municipal and landlord approval processes. We track status and respond to reviewer comments without burdening your team.

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Construction & PM

Your project manager is on-site or reachable daily. Weekly progress reports, daily cleanup, and disruption forecasting keep your operations informed. All inspections are scheduled and attended by our team.

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Final Walkthrough

A thorough walkthrough with your stakeholders before we close the project. All punch-list items resolved. Permit sign-offs, trade warranties, and as-built documentation delivered at handover.

Why Commercial Clients Trust Arani Construction

Reliable Timelines

We don't commit to dates we can't protect. When something threatens your schedule, you hear from us first not when the handover date has already passed.

Licensed & Insured

Full contractor licensing, general liability, and WorkSafeBC coverage maintained and documented. Your property manager and landlord will be satisfied with our compliance package.

Clear Budgeting

Fixed-price contracts. Itemized proposals. No scope additions without written approval. Businesses running on P&Ls can't absorb renovation surprises and with us, they don't have to.

Long-Term Durability

Commercial spaces take more punishment than residential ones. We spec materials for commercial durability flooring that handles foot traffic, millwork that holds up to daily use, finishes that don't require maintenance after six months.

Commercial Renovation Questions Answered.

The questions we hear most from Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond commercial clients answered directly.

How much does a commercial renovation cost in Vancouver?

Commercial renovation costs in Greater Vancouver vary significantly by project type and scope. Tenant improvement packages for office space typically run $60–$180/sq ft depending on finishes and MEP scope. A retail fit-out in a Metro Vancouver shopping centre generally ranges from $80–$220/sq ft depending on millwork and brand specification requirements. Restaurant builds are typically $150–$350/sq ft when commercial kitchen equipment, ventilation, and code compliance are included. Industrial renovations vary most widely — from $25/sq ft for basic improvements to $100+/sq ft for complex office-in-warehouse builds. We provide detailed fixed-price proposals after a site assessment. Request a commercial quote.

What are tenant improvements (TI), and do you handle them?

Tenant improvements are the renovations made to a commercial space typically by the tenant, often with a landlord TI allowance to make it suitable for the tenant’s use. In Greater Vancouver commercial leases, TI scopes can range from a simple paint-and-carpet refresh to a full build-out from concrete slab. Arani Construction handles complete TI packages: drawings coordination, permit submission, all trades, and final inspection sign-off. We coordinate directly with landlord base-building contractors where required and deliver the space to the tenant’s move-in-ready specification.

Do I need permits for an office renovation in Vancouver or North Vancouver?

In most cases, yes. Any commercial renovation involving structural changes, electrical work, mechanical upgrades, plumbing modifications, or occupancy changes requires a building permit from the applicable municipality the City of Vancouver, City of North Vancouver, or District of North Vancouver depending on your property’s location. Minor cosmetic work (painting, carpet, some millwork) may not require a permit. Arani Construction assesses permit requirements as part of the initial consultation and manages the full permit submission process for all projects that require it at no additional coordination burden to you.

How long does a commercial renovation take in Greater Vancouver?

Commercial renovation timelines depend on scope and permit complexity. A single-office or small retail fit-out can be completed in 3–6 weeks. A full office floor TI package typically takes 8–16 weeks from permit approval. Restaurant builds generally take 10–18 weeks depending on commercial kitchen scope. Industrial renovation timelines vary most widely from 4 weeks for targeted upgrades to 6+ months for complex multi-phase builds. Permit timelines in Metro Vancouver municipalities add 4–10 weeks to the front end of any project requiring city approval. We provide a detailed schedule at the proposal stage and update it weekly throughout construction.

Can renovations happen while my business remains open?

Yes — and this is one of our specialties in the commercial sector. We’ve renovated occupied office floors, retail stores operating during renovations, and restaurant kitchens rebuilt around operational service areas. The key is a phased construction plan that keeps critical areas operational while work proceeds in contained zones. We provide a weekly disruption forecast so your staff and customers know what to expect. Not all commercial renovations can be done in fully occupied spaces we’ll tell you honestly when a temporary vacancy is the more efficient option but many can, and we know how to plan accordingly.

What types of commercial spaces does Arani Construction renovate?

Across Greater Vancouver, we renovate office spaces (tenant improvements, full floor fit-outs, open-concept conversions), retail stores (fit-outs, refreshes, brand environment builds), restaurants and hospitality venues (full kitchen builds, dining room renovations), medical and professional offices, warehouses and industrial facilities, and mixed-use commercial strata units. We work with building owners, business tenants, commercial landlords, and property management companies across Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and West Vancouver.

Do you work with architects and commercial designers?

The fastest path is to fill out our commercial inquiry form or call us at (604) 537-1753. We’ll schedule a site visit with a project manager typically within a week to assess the space, understand the scope, and provide a preliminary budget range. For projects with existing drawings or a defined TI spec, we can often provide a detailed proposal within 5–7 business days of the site visit.

How do I get a commercial renovation quote from Arani Construction?

Your Next Commercial Project

Tell us about your space, your timeline, and your business requirements. We’ll bring a project manager to the site, assess the scope honestly, and present a proposal that reflects what the project actually costs not what wins the bid.

Or email us at info@araniconstruction.ca — we typically respond within one business day.