British Columbia · Q3 2026
Renovation costs in Vancouver and Lower Mainland, BC
Typical planning budgets for 12 project types, modelled at a 1.18× cost multiplier for this area (+18% against our baseline). Every figure is a mid-range finish on a detached home built 1960-1989.
Typical cost by project
| Project | Typical all-in | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen renovation | $57,400 | Kitchen costs |
| Bathroom renovation | $36,800 | Bathroom costs |
| Interior painting | $5,250 | Painting costs |
| Basement finishing | $69,500 | Basement costs |
| Deck construction | $14,550 | Deck costs |
| Flooring replacement | $16,750 | Flooring costs |
| Furnace replacement | $6,350 | Furnace costs |
| Central air conditioning | $6,450 | Central AC costs |
| Water heater replacement | $2,700 | Water heater costs |
| Windows and doors | $16,400 | Windows and doors costs |
| Roof replacement | $17,150 | Roof costs |
| Whole-home refresh | $56,200 | Whole home costs |
Municipalities in this region
Modelled as one labour market, so all of these share the same multiplier.
- Vancouver
- Surrey
- Burnaby
- Richmond
- Coquitlam
- Langley
Price your own project
These are defaults. The calculator lets you set your own area, home age, scope, finish level, DIY share, and contingency, then check a real quote against the result.
Planning estimate only. Not a contractor quote, permit approval, or financial advice. Modelled for Vancouver and Lower Mainland, BC from Q3 2026 data, last reviewed August 28, 2026. How these numbers are built.