Kitchen Renovation Services in Vancouver, BC
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Vancouver Kitchens Rebuilt the Way You Actually Cook and Live
From Outdated to Outstanding: Custom Kitchen Renovations Across Greater Vancouver
Your kitchen is the most used room in your home, and most Vancouver kitchens were not designed for the way people actually cook, entertain, and move through their day. Our owner Paul Brady and the PBL Renovations team rebuild kitchens from the ground up, rethinking storage, workflow, lighting, and layout so the finished space genuinely works better, not just looks better.
We have been renovating kitchens across Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland since 2013. Every project comes with full trade coordination, permit handling, and a 1-year workmanship warranty so you are covered long after the last cabinet door is hung.
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Completed 100+ residential and commercial renovation projects across Greater Vancouver
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Completed 100+ residential and commercial renovation projects across Greater Vancouver
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SERVICES
What We Do in Your Kitchen
Every kitchen is different. Here is what we handle from start to finish:
Cabinet Design and Installation
The cabinet layout defines everything else in a kitchen, and getting it wrong costs you storage, counter space, and daily frustration. We design around how you actually use your kitchen, then build and install cabinetry that fits the exact dimensions of your space with no fillers, gaps, or compromises.
Countertop Supply and Installation
We work with quartz, granite, butcher block, porcelain, and laminate and help you choose the right surface for how your kitchen gets used daily. Every countertop is templated on-site, cut to fit, and finished with tight seams and properly integrated sink and appliance cutouts.
Kitchen Layout Redesign
Many Vancouver kitchens suffer from the same problem: a layout designed decades ago for a different way of living. We reconfigure traffic flow, prep zones, and storage positioning to create a kitchen that actually supports the way your household cooks and gathers, without necessarily touching every wall.
Flooring Installation and Subfloor Repair
A kitchen floor takes more punishment than any other surface in the home. We install hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, tile, and engineered flooring that holds up to spills, foot traffic, and the damp conditions common in Vancouver homes. Every job starts with a subfloor assessment because a flat, solid base is what makes flooring last.
Lighting Design and Electrical Work
Poor kitchen lighting is one of the most common complaints we hear from homeowners and one of the easiest things to fix properly. We design layered lighting plans using pot lights, under-cabinet task lighting, and pendant fixtures that eliminate dark corners and make the kitchen a more functional and comfortable space to be in.
Plumbing Relocations and Fixture Upgrades
Moving a sink, adding a pot filler, or upgrading a faucet sounds simple until the walls are open and you realise the existing rough-in is in the wrong place. We plan plumbing relocations before demolition begins so there are no surprises mid-project, and all work is completed by licensed plumbers to BC Building Code.
Backsplash and Feature Tile
A well-chosen backsplash pulls the whole kitchen together and protects walls where they need it most. We install subway tile, large-format porcelain, handmade ceramic, and mosaic with properly planned layouts, consistent grout lines, and sealed finishes that stay clean and look sharp for years.
Appliance Planning and Integration
New appliances only work as well as the space they go into. We plan rough-ins, venting, and clearances for every appliance before walls are closed so your fridge, range, dishwasher, and hood fan all fit correctly and function the way they are supposed to from day one.
Wall Removal and Open Concept Conversions
Opening a kitchen to the dining or living area transforms how a home feels day to day. We identify load-bearing walls, engineer the correct beam solution, and manage the full conversion including patching, flooring continuity, and electrical relocation so the finished result looks intentional, not like a wall used to be there.
Kitchen Additions and Space Expansions
When your kitchen is simply too small to work with, we can expand into an adjacent room, pantry, or underused space to create the square footage you actually need. We handle the structural work, permit process, and full integration so the addition feels like it was always part of the original floor plan.
PROCESS
How a Kitchen Renovation Works With Us
How we take your kitchen from concept to completion in three clear phases:
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Consultation and Kitchen Assessment
We start by coming to your home and spending real time in your kitchen. We look at how the space currently flows, where the frustrations are, what is worth keeping, and what needs to go. From that conversation, we build a detailed scope of work and a written estimate delivered within 48 hours, not a vague ballpark that changes once work starts.
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Permits, Sourcing, and Pre-Construction
We determine which permits your renovation requires and handle every application and submission with the City of Vancouver on your behalf. While permits are processed, we finalise material selections, place orders with lead times factored in, and prepare a trade schedule so no one is waiting on someone else once demolition is done.
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Construction, Coordination, and Sign-Off
We run the job site. That means managing the sequence of trades, keeping the rest of your home protected, doing daily cleanup, and communicating with you throughout. When the renovation is complete, we do a full walkthrough with you and address anything that does not meet the standard before we consider the project closed.
Why Choose US
Why Vancouver Homeowners Choose PBL for Their Kitchen
What makes working with us different from the start:
Design Follows How You Cook
Before we talk about finishes, we ask how you actually use your kitchen. How many people cook at once, where things are kept, and what the daily frustrations are. The layout and design come from those answers, not from a showroom template.
One Contractor, Every Trade
A kitchen renovation involves cabinetry, countertops, electrical, plumbing, flooring, and tile. We coordinate every trade under one contract and one schedule so you have a single point of contact and nothing falls between the cracks.
No Surprise Pricing
You get a written cost breakdown before a single cabinet is removed. If something unexpected comes up mid-project, we discuss it with you before proceeding, not after.
Vancouver Home Experience
We have worked in character homes with walls that are not square, post-war bungalows, and strata condos with strict rules since 2013. We know what Vancouver kitchens typically hide before the walls come open.
Work Guaranteed
Every kitchen renovation comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty covering installation defects, joint failures, and finish issues. If something does not hold up, we come back and fix it at no charge.
A Kitchen Renovation Is One of the Highest-Return Upgrades You Can Make to a Vancouver Home
Stop putting it off because you are not sure where to start.
PBL Renovations has been helping Vancouver homeowners navigate exactly this process since 2013. We bring the expertise, the trades, and the project management so you are not left coordinating a renovation on top of your regular life.
We listen first, then recommend materials, layouts, and solutions based on how you actually live and what will add lasting value to your home.
Kitchen Renovation FAQs
How long will my kitchen be out of commission during a renovation?
For most kitchen renovations in Vancouver, the active construction phase runs 4 to 6 weeks. The kitchen is partially usable during some phases but fully out of service during demolition, plumbing, and cabinet installation. We build a realistic timeline before work starts and sequence trades to minimise the period where you have no functional kitchen at all.
Which parts of a kitchen renovation require a permit in Vancouver?
Any work that involves moving or adding electrical circuits, relocating plumbing, or removing walls requires a permit from the City of Vancouver. Cabinet replacement, countertops, flooring, and tile work typically do not. We confirm exactly what your project requires during the initial consultation and manage all permit applications and inspections from start to finish.
We have a small Vancouver kitchen. Is it worth renovating or should we just move?
A well-designed small kitchen can outperform a poorly designed large one. Layout, storage, and lighting make far more difference than square footage, and many of our best results have come from kitchens under 100 square feet. We can also assess whether a wall removal or minor expansion is feasible in your specific home if more space is the real issue.
What does a kitchen renovation actually cost in Vancouver?
Most kitchen renovations in Vancouver range from $25,000 for a straightforward refresh to $75,000 or more for a full structural remodel with premium materials. The biggest variables are cabinet quality, countertop material, whether plumbing or walls are being moved, and the condition of what is already there. We give you a line-item written estimate before any work begins so you know exactly where every dollar is going.
