Quick Answer

Kitchen Renovation Cost in Vancouver (2026)

Average cost in Vancouver

$48,320avg

$15,000 — $120,000

$150 — $450 per sq ft

+2.8% YoY
12 sources
Updated today
Metro Vancouver

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Cabinetry & Hardware

Custom or semi-custom boxes and doors

$10,500 — $42,000

35%

Labor & Skilled Trades

Plumbing, electrical, and installation

$9,000 — $36,000

30%

Countertops & Backsplash

Quartz, granite, or stone surfaces

$4,500 — $18,000

15%

Appliances

Mid-to-high end kitchen set

$3,600 — $14,400

12%

Flooring & Painting

LVP, tile, or hardwood and finishes

$1,500 — $6,000

5%

Permits & Design Fees

City of Vancouver municipal requirements

$900 — $3,600

3%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $5,798 tax$54,118

GST+PST at 12%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Cabinet replacement
  • Countertop installation
  • Backsplash
  • Flooring
  • Basic plumbing updates
  • Electrical (lighting & outlets)
  • Labor & installation
  • Demolition & disposal

Typically Excludes

  • Appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher)
  • Structural wall removal
  • Full plumbing rerouting
  • Permits & inspection fees
  • Furniture & decor

Costs assume a standard 100-150 sq ft kitchen. Larger or custom layouts may increase costs significantly.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$39,725

$31,780 — $47,670

Based on 12 sources and market data for Vancouver. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$47,004

Today

$48,320

Kitchen Renovation in Vancouver is 2.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,316 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Kitchen Reno Contractors in Vancouver

Verified providers
🔨

GRAND RENOVATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION

601 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

89 reviews

🔨

Heilman Renovations

173 Forester St #105, North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

285 reviews

🔨

JDI Construction

1419 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

4.9
★★★★½

207 reviews

🔨

Enzo Design Build

638 Broughton St #320, Vancouver, BC V6G 3K3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

55 reviews

🔨

Level One Construction

1314 Graveley St, Vancouver, BC V5L 3A2, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

76 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Renovations in Vancouver typically cost 20% to 30% more than the national average due to higher labor rates (15% above national average) and strict municipal permit requirements.

Homeowners in the Vancouver market can expect to recoup between 70% and 85% of their renovation costs in added property value, making it the highest-ROI home improvement project in the city.

Permit fees generally range from $1,000 to $3,000+ depending on the project value and whether structural, electrical, or plumbing changes are involved.

Planning ranges for 2026 typically fall between $200 and $450 per square foot, with basic refreshes starting at $150 and luxury custom builds exceeding $500 per square foot.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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