Renovation blog
Planning notes from a Burnaby general contractor. For costs and permits, start with our guides.
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Renovation guides
- How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in Burnaby?Typical Metro Vancouver bathroom renovation ranges by scope, the line items that move the total, and the Burnaby permit rules that apply.
- How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in BC?Typical Metro Vancouver kitchen renovation ranges from refresh to custom, what cabinets, quartz and wall removal add, and realistic timelines.
- Do You Need a Permit to Renovate in Burnaby?Which Burnaby renovations need a building, plumbing, gas or electrical permit, which do not, and how a basement project moves through the City.
- How to Choose a Renovation Contractor in BCSeven checks before you sign with a BC renovation contractor: licence, registration, insurance, written scope, payment schedule, permits and reviews.
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Planning a Home Renovation: A Checklist to Follow
A step-by-step checklist for first-time renovators: budget, permits, contractor, schedule and what to sort out before work starts.
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Kitchen Cabinet Styles for Burnaby & Langley Homes
Shaker, flat-panel, two-tone and more: the cabinet styles that suit Burnaby and Langley kitchens, and how to choose between them.
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How to Prepare Your Home for a Renovation
What to do before the crew arrives: clearing rooms, protecting floors, planning where you live and cook while the work is under way.
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Smart Storage Ideas for Modern Bathroom Renovations
Built-in niches, vanity drawers, recessed cabinets and more: storage ideas that keep a renovated bathroom clean and uncluttered.
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Designing An Ideal Open-Concept Kitchen in Langley
How to plan an open-concept kitchen in a Langley home: removing walls, islands, lighting, ventilation and keeping the space practical.
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