Home Renovations In Vancouver

Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and full home transformations built with the craftsmanship and clear communication Vancouver homeowners expect. Arani Construction has been renovating homes across Vancouver and the North Shore since 2011.

Homes Renovated

Years Serving Vancouver

Licensed & Insured

Kitchen Renovations

Full kitchen rebuilds, layout reconfigurations, custom cabinetry, and high-end finishes designed around how your family actually lives and cooks.

Bathroom Renovations

From powder room refreshes to spa-style ensuite rebuilds, every bathroom project is waterproofed, permitted, and finished to last.

Basement Renovations

Legal secondary suites, media rooms, home gyms, and basement underpinning that adds real livable square footage to your Vancouver home.

Whole-Home Renovations

Multi-room and full-home renovations coordinated end-to-end so your house stays one cohesive design, not a series of disconnected projects.

Built for Homeowners Who Want It Done Right the First Time.

Home renovation in Vancouver comes with real constraints — older housing stock, strict municipal permitting, narrow lots, and strata rules for many properties. A contractor who underestimates any of this costs you time, money, and stress well beyond the renovation itself.

Arani Construction has been renovating homes across Vancouver, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver since 2011. We’ve rebuilt kitchens in character homes, finished basements under strata bylaws, and managed full home renovations while families continued living on-site — all without losing sight of the budget or the timeline.

Every project is assigned a dedicated project manager, not just a site foreman. That’s the difference our clients notice, and the reason most of our new work comes from referrals.

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Dedicated Project Management

Every renovation is assigned a dedicated project manager who owns your schedule, coordinates every trade, and is your single point of contact from first site visit to final walkthrough.

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Honest, Fixed-Price Proposals

Detailed, itemized proposals with no surprise invoices. Scope changes only happen with your written approval, so your budget stays your budget.

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Permit & Code Compliance

Vancouver, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver each have distinct permitting processes for renovations, additions, and basement suites. We manage every application and inspection.

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Respect for Your Home & Schedule

Clean job sites, daily wrap-up, and scheduling that works around your family's routine — especially important for renovations completed while you remain living at home.

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Licensed, Insured & WCB-Covered

Full contractor licensing, liability insurance, and WorkSafeBC coverage maintained and available on request.

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Experience Across Renovation Types

Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and full-home renovations each come with different code and design considerations. We've navigated all of them across Vancouver.

Dunbar Character Home Renovation

Full Home Renovation · Vancouver, BC

Arani Construction delivered a full interior renovation of a 1920s character home in Dunbar — a project requiring careful balance between preserving original architectural character and modernizing the kitchen, bathrooms, electrical, and mechanical systems throughout. The scope included a full kitchen rebuild, two bathroom renovations, basement underpinning for a legal secondary suite, and structural upgrades to bring the home up to current code while retaining its original street-facing character.

The project required close coordination with the City of Vancouver’s heritage and permitting requirements for older homes — a common challenge in Vancouver’s character-home neighbourhoods. Delivered on schedule and on budget, this project reflects what a Vancouver home renovation looks like when it’s managed by a contractor who treats both the home’s history and the homeowner’s budget seriously.

Type

Character home renovation

Scope

Kitchen, bathrooms, basement suite

Challenge

Heritage-sensitive permitting

Delivery

On schedule & on budget

Kitchen Renovations

Layout reconfigurations, custom cabinetry, and full kitchen rebuilds across Vancouver homes, from character houses to modern condos.

Bathroom Renovations

Ensuite rebuilds, powder room refreshes, and waterproofed, code-compliant bathroom renovations built to last.

Basement Renovations & Suites

Basement underpinning, legal secondary suites, and finished basements that add real livable space and rental income potential.

Home Additions

Rear additions, second-storey additions, and laneway-adjacent expansions designed to maximize your lot's potential under Vancouver zoning.

Whole-Home Renovations

Multi-room and full-home renovations coordinated as one cohesive project, from design through final inspection.

Exterior & Structural Upgrades

Siding, roofing-adjacent structural work, foundation repair, and structural upgrades that protect your home's long-term value.

Home Renovation Services Across Vancouver

From a single kitchen refresh to a full-home transformation, we bring the same project discipline to every engagement. Your home, your schedule, and your budget are the three things we protect — in that order.

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Kitchen Renovations

Full kitchen rebuilds, layout changes, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliance integration — scheduled to minimize time without a working kitchen.

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Bathroom Renovations

Ensuite and powder room renovations with proper waterproofing, tile work, and fixture installation, built to current plumbing code.

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Basement Renovations & Secondary Suites

Basement underpinning, legal secondary suite construction, and finished basements that meet Vancouver's secondary suite bylaws.

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Home Additions

Rear, side, and second-storey additions designed and permitted to add genuine living space without compromising your home's structure or street appeal.

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Whole-Home Renovations

Full interior renovations coordinated across every room and trade, delivered as one continuous project rather than a series of disconnected scopes.

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Interior & Structural Upgrades

Flooring replacement, structural repairs, electrical panel upgrades, and targeted interior upgrades completed with minimal disruption to your household.

Vancouver's Housing Stock Requires Local Experience.

Greater Vancouver Renovations Areas

Dunbar, Kerrisdale & West Side
Kitsilano & Point Grey
Mount Pleasant & East Vancouver
North Vancouver — Lonsdale, Lynn Valley
West Vancouver — Ambleside, British Properties
Burnaby & Tri-Cities

Permit Note: We manage residential permit submissions for the City of Vancouver, City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, and City of Burnaby. Each municipality has its own renovation permit process, including specific rules for secondary suites and additions — we know all of them.

Renovating Vancouver's Character Homes

Much of Vancouver's housing stock dates from the 1910s through 1950s, with knob-and-tube wiring, outdated plumbing, and foundations that predate current code. We identify and address these issues upfront.

Basement Suites & Secondary Income

Vancouver's housing costs have driven strong demand for legal secondary suites. Underpinning, proper egress, soundproofing, and separate utility metering are all areas of our basement work.

Renovation ROI for Vancouver Homes

A well-executed renovation directly affects resale value and livability. Our clients consistently report improved day-to-day living and stronger resale positioning after our projects.

From Concept to Move-In Ready. A Clear Process.

We take your project from concept to completion with a clear, organized process that ensures seamless execution, transparent communication, and a move-in-ready result.

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Site Consultation

We visit your home, assess existing conditions, review your goals, and provide an honest preliminary scope. Free, no obligation.

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Planning & Design

We develop drawings, coordinate with your designer where applicable, and produce a detailed scope before submission.

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Budget & Timeline

A fixed-price proposal with line-item detail and a construction schedule, reviewed and approved before work begins.

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Permits & Approvals

We prepare and submit all required permit applications and manage municipal approvals on your behalf.

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Construction & PM

Your project manager is on-site or reachable daily, with weekly progress updates and all inspections attended by our team.

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Final Walkthrough

A thorough walkthrough before we close the project, with punch-list items resolved and warranty documentation handed over.

Why Homeowners Trust Arani Construction

Reliable Timelines

We don't commit to dates we can't protect. If something threatens your schedule, you hear from us first.

Licensed & Insured

Full contractor licensing, liability insurance, and WorkSafeBC coverage maintained and documented for your protection.

Clear Budgeting

Fixed-price contracts and itemized proposals. No scope additions without your written approval.

Long-Term Durability

Materials and workmanship specified for everyday family life — finishes that hold up well beyond the first year.

Home Renovation Questions Answered.

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

How much does a home renovation cost in Vancouver?

Costs vary significantly by scope. Kitchen renovations typically run $25,000–$80,000+ depending on layout changes and finishes. Bathroom renovations generally range from $15,000–$40,000. Basement renovations and secondary suites run $40,000–$120,000 depending on underpinning and permitting needs. Full home renovations vary most widely, from $100,000 to $500,000+. We provide detailed fixed-price proposals after a site assessment. Request a free quote.

Do I need a permit for a home renovation in Vancouver?

In most cases, yes. Renovations involving structural changes, electrical work, plumbing modifications, or new secondary suites require a permit from the applicable municipality. Minor cosmetic work (paint, flooring) may not require one. We assess permit requirements at the initial consultation and manage the full process.

Can I stay living in my home during a renovation?

Often, yes — especially for kitchen, bathroom, or basement projects. We phase construction to keep essential areas usable and provide a weekly disruption forecast. For full-home renovations, a temporary move-out is sometimes more efficient, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case.

How long does a home renovation take in Vancouver?

A bathroom renovation typically takes 3–5 weeks. A kitchen renovation runs 6–10 weeks. Basement renovations and secondary suites take 8–14 weeks. Full home renovations range from 4–9 months. Permit timelines add 4–10 weeks to the front end of projects requiring municipal approval.

Do you build legal secondary suites?

Yes. We build legal secondary suites that meet Vancouver and North Vancouver’s secondary suite bylaws, including proper egress, fire separation, soundproofing, and separate utility metering where required.

Do you work with architects and designers?

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.

How do I get a renovation quote from Arani Construction?

Fill out our contact form or call (604) 537-1753. We’ll schedule a site visit within a week to assess your home and provide a preliminary budget range.

Your Next Home Renovation

Tell us about your home, your goals, and your timeline. 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.