A Vancouver home renovation typically costs $150 to $300 per square foot for mid-range work and takes 12 to 18 months from first conversation to move-in, including three to six months of design and city approvals. Older homes cost more, because what’s behind the walls sets the budget.
From complete home transformations and Vancouver Special renovations to condo upgrades, kitchen remodels, and bathroom renovations, we help homeowners enhance their living spaces through thoughtful design, expert guidance, and an integrated design-build approach.
Renovating a home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming.
Questions about budgets, permits, hidden construction issues, and design decisions can make even a small renovation feel complicated.
VictorEric Renovations was created to make that process easier for you.
While VictorEric Design + Build continues to focus on high-end custom homes, VictorEric Renovations offers a streamlined approach for homeowners who want thoughtful design, reliable construction, and a professional renovation experience — without the complexity of a large custom build.
Our goal is simple:
Transform your entire home to better reflect the way you live today.
A full home renovation allows us to rethink layouts, lighting, circulation, and material selections to create a cohesive, functional, and modern living environment.
Vancouver Specials are a distinctive part of the city’s housing landscape.
While often structurally sound, many of these homes feature compartmentalized layouts, outdated finishes, and inefficient use of space.. Through thoughtful renovation, we can transform these homes into functional, and contemporary living environments while preserving their value and character.
Kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most important spaces in any home.
Thoughtful renovations can improve functionality, enhance daily living, and bring a fresh, updated feel to your space.
Vancouver’s pre-1940 character homes carry detail you can’t buy new – and problems you can’t see from the street. We restore what gives the house its character while bringing the wiring, insulation and layout up to how you actually live, and we handle the character assessment and any heritage review with the City.
VictorEric Renovations makes it easy. We take care of everything for your home remodel, from a well-planned start to an exquisite finish, all while keeping your project on budget and on schedule.
Homeowners often choose VictorEric Design + Build because they want more than just a contractor.
They want a renovation partner who understands both design and construction.
Thoughtful Design
Even in smaller projects, design decisions matter. Our team helps guide choices that improve both aesthetics & functionality.
Transparent Process
From consultation to completion, our renovation process focuses on clear communication and realistic expectations.
Quality That Lasts
Our goal is not just to renovate a space, it’s to create homes that homeowners can enjoy for decades.
Reconnecting a Home to Its Harbour View
This condo originally suffered from a dark, disconnected interior that blocked one of Vancouver’s most striking harbour views.
We focused on opening the layout and amplifying natural light.
Key design moves included:
We also incorporated accessibility improvements were also incorporated to support long-term comfort for the homeowners.
The result was a bright, highly livable space that reconnects the interior with its surrounding landscape.
A Home for Two Generations
After purchasing his childhood home, the owner wanted to return while allowing his parents to live nearby.
We transformed a typical 1970s Vancouver Special into a modern multigenerational home.
Key improvements included:
Everything You Should Know Before Renovating Your Entire Home
Most Vancouver renovations land between $150 and $300 per square foot for a mid-range project, so a 2,000 sqft home typically runs $300,000 to $600,000. Cosmetic refreshes start closer to $75 to $150 per square foot, and high-end whole-home transformations run $300 to $600+. Your home’s age and condition move that number more than anything else. See our full cost to renovate a house in Vancouver guide.
A whole-home renovation usually takes 12 to 18 months from your first conversation to move-in day. Roughly three to six of those months are design and city approvals before anyone picks up a hammer. A kitchen or single-room project runs four to eight weeks on site. Older homes take longer, because what’s behind the walls decides the schedule.
Yes – for almost anything structural, electrical, plumbing, or that moves a wall. Painting, flooring and swapping fixtures generally don’t need one. The City of Vancouver has some of the longest approval times in Canada, so the paperwork belongs at the start of your project, not the middle. We handle that whole conversation for you.
For a whole-home renovation, yes – almost always. Once the water, heat and power are off and the walls are open, the house isn’t liveable, and trying to stay slows the job down and costs you money. For a single kitchen or bathroom you can usually stay put. We tell you which one you’re facing at the very beginning, so you can plan around it.
With Design+Build, one team designs your home and builds it, so the person drawing it is accountable for what it costs. Hiring separately means your designer hands over a set of drawings and walks away, and you find out the real price months later. One team, one contract, one number you can hold us to.
Start with a conversation, not a floor plan. We want to know how you actually live in the house today, what isn’t working, and what you’re hoping it becomes. The drawings come after that. Book a consultation and we’ll walk you through what your project realistically looks like in time and budget.
We design and build renovations across Metro Vancouver. Choose your area for local housing stock, permit timelines and neighbourhoods:
East Vancouver · West Vancouver · North Vancouver · Burnaby · Coquitlam · Surrey · Richmond
Not sure which approach fits your project? Read Design-Build vs. General Contractor.
At VictorEric, we specialize in transforming your home into a masterpiece that goes beyond simple kitchen or bath renovations. With our integrated Design + Build approach, we minimize risks and provide a stress-free experience, ensuring your Vancouver home renovation is completed successfully.
Renovations come with many uncertainties, unlike new builds. That’s why our experienced Design + Build team is essential for any major renovation. We seamlessly integrate the entire renovation process, from concept to construction, eliminating communication gaps and minimizing budget uncertainties.
We understand that renovations can test relationships, but our open communication, transparency, and trust-building process create a supportive environment for you and your family. Our team listens to your vision, incorporating your preferences into the design, material selection, and construction phases.
Trust us to deliver exceptional results, exceeding your expectations while minimizing disruptions to your daily life. Say goodbye to stress and hello to a breathtaking renovation experience. Contact us today to embark on your transformational journey.
See below for just a few examples of the many renovations we’ve transformed for our clients.
