Condo Renovation Vancouver

Vancouver condo renovations come with a layer of paperwork and procedure that single-family home renos do not: contractor insurance certificates, WorkSafeBC clearance letters, IIC-rated underlayment specs, indemnification forms, elevator booking, building manager sign-off, and strata council approval. We have done dozens of Vancouver strata approvals — we know the buildings, the property managers, and the requirements.

Our condo renovation clients span Yaletown, Coal Harbour, downtown, False Creek, Olympic Village, the West End, Kitsilano, and Mount Pleasant, plus condos in Burnaby, Richmond, and the North Shore.

Common Vancouver condo renovation projects

• Flooring change — carpet to LVP, old laminate to engineered hardwood, full unit re-floor.
• Kitchen renovation — cabinets, countertops, tile backsplash, lighting, sometimes a partial wall removal.
• Bathroom renovation — full bathroom with Schluter waterproofing, new tile, vanity, glass shower.
• Full unit renovation — flooring + kitchen + bathroom + paint + lighting all coordinated.
• Closet build-outs and built-ins — custom storage, often combined with a flooring project.

What strata buildings require — and what we handle

Vancouver strata buildings typically require some combination of the following before approving a renovation. We handle every item in this list as part of our standard condo workflow:

• Contractor general liability insurance certificate — we provide on request.
• WorkSafeBC clearance letter — current, with our company name.
• IIC-rated acoustic underlayment specification — for any new flooring. We carry building-approved underlays.
• Indemnification form — signed by both us and you.
• Elevator booking and protection — we coordinate with the building manager.
• Work hours compliance — most Vancouver strata buildings restrict noisy work to 9am–5pm Monday to Friday.
• Building parking — we arrange for short-term parking permits or alternate-load logistics.
• Common area protection — corridors, elevators, and lobbies protected with floor coverings and corner guards.

Vancouver strata buildings we have worked in

Over 25+ years, we have done renovations in dozens of named Vancouver strata buildings — from Yaletown high-rises to West End mid-rises to False Creek townhouse complexes. If you are in a building where strata has strict approval requirements, ask us — there is a good chance we have already been pre-approved or know the property manager.

Condo-specific design considerations

• IIC sound rating — your flooring + underlay must meet the building's spec (usually IIC 65+).
• Concrete subfloors — most Vancouver high-rises have concrete. We do a moisture check, then choose product accordingly (engineered hardwood, LVP, SPC, or tile).
• Plumbing limitations — major plumbing relocations may not be allowed by strata or city without engineering approval.
• Building HVAC and venting — kitchen exhaust and bathroom fan venting follow building specs. We coordinate accordingly.
• Material selection for compact spaces — large-format tile, continuous flooring across living and kitchen, lighter colours — all help Vancouver condo spaces feel larger.