Whole-home renovations and major residential remodels, structured, scheduled, and delivered with precision.
What's Included
Whole-home and multi-room renovations
Kitchen and bathroom remodels
Structural wall removal and reconfiguration
Heritage home renovation
Suite additions and conversions
Full project management and permitting
Serving Greater Vancouver
We complete full-scale remodels projects across Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and surrounding municipalities. All projects include permit handling, Technical Safety BC inspections, and WorkSafeBC compliance.
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Full-Scale Home Renovation Contractor in Vancouver and Victoria, BC
A full-scale renovation is not a series of separate projects. It is one coordinated scope that needs to be managed as a whole. Sequencing matters: structural work before mechanical, mechanical before drywall, drywall before finish. Verterra Builds manages the full scope under a single contract so trades move in the right order, decisions are documented, and the project finishes on the schedule we committed to.
What We Mean by Full-Scale
We define full-scale as any renovation that involves three or more trades, structural changes, or a complete reconfiguration of a floor plan. This includes: whole-home remodels that touch every room, major kitchen and bathroom combinations, the removal of load-bearing walls to open a floor plan, heritage home renovations that balance preservation requirements with modern function, and basement or attic conversions that add livable square footage.
The Renovation Challenge in Greater Vancouver
Vancouver's housing stock presents specific challenges. Pre-1950 homes may have knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, and structural members that don't match modern drawings. Newer homes may have complex warranty and strata considerations. We assess what we're working with before we price it, and we build contingency structures into our contracts that reflect the reality of renovating existing buildings rather than building on a clean site.
Project Management and Living Arrangements
A full-scale renovation requires your home to be at least partially uninhabitable during the most disruptive phases. We build a detailed phase schedule at the outset so you can plan your living arrangements, we protect finished areas from construction zones, and we communicate changes to the schedule as they happen rather than at the end.
Full-Scale Remodels frequently asked questions
How much does a full-scale home renovation cost in Vancouver?
A whole-home renovation in Greater Vancouver typically runs $150–$350 per square foot depending on the extent of structural changes, finish level, and the existing condition of the home. A 2,500 sq ft mid-century home with a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and open-plan reconfiguration: $375,000–$650,000. We provide fixed-price estimates after a site visit and scope discussion.
How long does a full-scale renovation take?
A major renovation of a 2,000–3,000 sq ft Vancouver home typically takes 4–8 months from permit issuance depending on scope complexity and permit turnaround. Full gut-to-stud renovations run toward the longer end. We provide a phased milestone schedule at the contract stage.
Do I need permits for a full-scale home renovation in BC?
Yes. Any renovation involving structural changes, new plumbing, electrical work beyond like-for-like replacement, or changes to the building envelope requires a permit in BC. We manage the full permit package and coordinate inspections so you receive a properly closed permit at project completion.
Can you renovate a heritage home in Vancouver?
Yes. Heritage home renovation in Vancouver involves navigating the Heritage Register, any heritage designation conditions, and the often-complex existing structure. We have experience with pre-1950 Vancouver homes including the specific challenges of knob-and-tube wiring remediation, outdated plumbing, and structural members that predate modern building codes.
Can you remove a load-bearing wall during a renovation?
Yes. Load-bearing wall removal requires a structural engineer's drawings, a building permit, and inspection by the authority having jurisdiction. We coordinate the structural engineering, obtain the permit, and execute the temporary shoring and beam installation safely. This is a routine part of our renovation work.
Do we need to move out during the renovation?
For full-scale renovations, we typically recommend moving out during the most disruptive phases, particularly structural work, mechanical rough-in, and drywall. Some phased renovations allow you to stay in unaffected areas of the home. We build a phase schedule at the outset specifically so you can plan your living arrangements with accurate information.
Do you do full-scale renovations in Victoria BC?
Yes. Verterra Builds serves Greater Victoria for major home renovations. Victoria's housing stock, particularly the older character homes in James Bay, Fairfield, and the Saanich Peninsula, presents similar renovation challenges to Vancouver and we are experienced with both markets.
