Your General Contractor in North Vancouver
Arani Construction Inc. is a licensed and insured general contractor based at 3770 Roblin Place in North Vancouver. Founder Pedram Shayan has been renovating homes on the North Shore since 2011, and today our team manages kitchens, bathrooms, basement suites, full-home renovations, additions, and commercial projects across North Vancouver — one team, one contract, one fixed price.
A North Vancouver contractor — not a visiting crew
Plenty of contractors will drive over the bridge for a project. Very few are based here. Our office is in North Vancouver, our trades work here week in and week out, and our portfolio is on streets you already drive.
That matters more in North Vancouver than almost anywhere in Metro Vancouver. The District of North Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver run separate permit offices with different requirements and timelines. Much of the housing stock dates from the 1960s–1980s, which means renovations regularly uncover asbestos, dated wiring, and undersized services that need licensed trades and proper handling. And the North Shore’s hillside lots add drainage, foundation, and access considerations that flat-lot contractors underestimate.
We plan for all of it before we quote — so the price you sign is the price you pay.
What we build
Kitchen renovations — custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, open-concept remodels, including structural wall removal.
Bathroom renovations — ensuites, custom tile, frameless glass, heated floors.
Basement renovations & legal suites — full finishing and permitted secondary suites, from separate entrance to final inspection.
Full-home renovations — whole-home transformations managed from design through handover.
Home additions — second-storey additions, rear extensions, and garage conversions.
Custom millwork & cabinetry — designed, fabricated, and installed by our own team.
Commercial & tenant improvements — offices, retail, and industrial spaces across Greater Vancouver.
Structural work — load-bearing wall removal and engineered beam installation, coordinated with structural engineers and fully permitted.
How we work
- Free consultation — we visit your home, listen to what you want, and assess what your property will actually require.
- Design & fixed-price quote — an itemized scope with materials, allowances, and schedule. No vague line items, no surprise invoices.
- Permits — we prepare and submit the application with the District or City of North Vancouver and manage every inspection.
- Construction — one project manager as your single point of contact, a clean site, and proactive updates throughout.
- Handover — a walkthrough, deficiency list, and a finished space we’d be proud to put our name on — because we do.
Permits in North Vancouver, handled
Any renovation involving structural changes, plumbing relocation, new electrical circuits, or a secondary suite needs a building permit — from the District of North Vancouver or the City of North Vancouver, depending on your address. The two municipalities have separate offices, inspectors, and processing timelines, and approvals typically take 4–12 weeks. We manage the complete application on your behalf as part of every project, and we design submissions for smooth, first-pass approval. You never have to stand in line at a permit counter.
Where we work
We serve every North Vancouver neighbourhood, including Lower Lonsdale, Central Lonsdale, Lynn Valley, Edgemont, Deep Cove, Blueridge, Capilano, and Seymour — plus West Vancouver and the wider North Shore.
What it costs
Renovation costs in North Vancouver range from roughly $50 per square foot for cosmetic updates to $400+ per square foot for luxury work, with most whole-home projects falling between $150,000 and $350,000. For detailed 2026 numbers by project type, see our North Vancouver renovation cost guide. Every Arani project is quoted as a fixed price with an itemized scope — and financing options are available if you’d like to spread the investment.
Proof, not promises
Arani Construction holds a 5.0 rating on Google from homeowners across the North Shore. Read the reviews, then look through our completed projects — most of them are within fifteen minutes of your front door.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does a general contractor actually do on a renovation?
A general contractor owns the whole project: design coordination, permits, scheduling, hiring and supervising every trade, inspections, budget control, and quality. You get one contract and one accountable point of contact instead of juggling an electrician, plumber, framer, and tiler yourself.
2. How much does it cost to hire a general contractor in North Vancouver?
Our pricing is built into a fixed-price quote for the whole project rather than charged as a separate percentage, so you know the full number before work begins. As a benchmark, North Vancouver renovations run from about $50 per square foot for cosmetic work to $400+ for high-end custom projects.
3. Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Arani Construction Inc. is a licensed general contractor with liability insurance and active WorkSafeBC coverage — documentation is available on request before you sign anything, and we encourage every homeowner to ask any contractor for the same.
4. Do you work in both the District and the City of North Vancouver?
Yes, and we know the difference matters: the DNV and CNV have separate permit offices, forms, and inspection practices. We’ve taken projects through both and manage the entire process for you.
5. Do you take on smaller projects, or only full renovations?
Both. Whether it’s a single bathroom or a complete home transformation, the same team, process, and fixed-price approach apply. If a project isn’t a good fit, we’ll tell you honestly at the consultation.
Ready to talk about your project?
Book a free consultation and get an honest assessment, a clear timeline, and a fixed-price quote. Call +1 (604) 537-1753 or send us a message — we respond promptly on business days.
Arani Construction Inc. · 3770 Roblin Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4C6 · Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM