Full kitchen remodel
Practical refreshes can start in the mid-teens, while layout changes, custom millwork, and premium finishes push costs much higher.
per project
$15,000 - $50,000+
medium confidence
Planning numbers
Transparent pricing guide
Rough cost sheet for common renovation tasks.
These are planning ranges for homeowners. They are meant to make pricing less opaque, help you compare quotes more fairly, and clarify what typically moves a renovation budget up or down.
Planning ranges only: rough pricing for Vancouver / BC budgeting, not binding quotes.
Material quality, access, prep, occupied-home constraints, and condo logistics often matter more than headline square footage.
Kitchen and bathroom jobs widen fast when plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, or layout changes are involved.
Use these numbers to sanity-check quotes and set expectations before a detailed site visit.
Planning focused
Real-world context
Range, not quote
Scope caveat
Kitchen
Kitchen pricing items
Clear planning numbers for common renovation tasks. Use these to set expectations, not as a substitute for a site-validated quote.
Quartz countertops installed
Fabrication, cutouts, seam planning, and condo logistics can push premium slabs higher.
per sq ft
$70 - $150+
high confidence
Tile backsplash
More intricate layouts, outlets, and premium tile raise the labour component.
per sq ft
$30 - $45
medium confidence
Kitchen wall painting
Useful as a planning allowance for a kitchen-only repaint; prep and protection matter more than paint cost.
per project
$800 average
medium confidence
Bathroom
Bathroom pricing items
Clear planning numbers for common renovation tasks. Use these to set expectations, not as a substitute for a site-validated quote.
Full bathroom remodel
Powder-room refreshes can land lower, while premium ensuites with glass, tile, and layout changes can exceed this.
per project
$18,000 - $45,000+
high confidence
Faucet installation
Useful for rough budgeting; fixture tier and access can change the final number.
each
$860 average
medium confidence
Sink installation
HomeStars Vancouver guide reports roughly $265 average.
each
$150 - $380
medium confidence
Toilet installation
A planning number for like-for-like installs without major plumbing surprises.
each
$575 average
medium confidence
Tile installation
Basic ceramic floor tile tends to be lower; natural stone, shower work, and prep complexity trend higher.
per sq ft
$8 - $25
high confidence
Flooring
Flooring pricing items
Clear planning numbers for common renovation tasks. Use these to set expectations, not as a substitute for a site-validated quote.
Laminate flooring installed
Installed range including material and labour from local Vancouver guide.
per sq ft
$3 - $8.50
high confidence
Vinyl / LVP flooring installed
Subfloor prep, transitions, and removal are common adders.
per sq ft
$4 - $9
high confidence
Engineered / hardwood flooring installed
Species, plank format, glue-down requirements, and stairs can widen the range quickly.
per sq ft
$6 - $25
high confidence
Tile / stone flooring installed
Use this as a lower-flooring baseline; more specialized tile labour can trend into the broader $8-$25 Vancouver tile range.
per sq ft
$6 - $15
medium confidence
Paint
Paint pricing items
Clear planning numbers for common renovation tasks. Use these to set expectations, not as a substitute for a site-validated quote.
Interior painting, walls only
A practical Vancouver planning range for straightforward wall repainting.
per sq ft
$2 - $4
high confidence
Interior painting, walls + ceilings + trim
Prep, occupancy, and access often move the quote more than paint brand does.
per sq ft
$3 - $7
high confidence
Ceiling painting
Useful as an add-on planning range from a local Vancouver painter example.
per sq ft
$1 - $1.50
medium confidence
Doors and frames
Typical per-door planning number from a Vancouver painter example.
each
$40 - $60
medium confidence
Kitchen cabinet painting
Local example range; final pricing depends on prep, spraying, and site setup.
per door
$40 - $55
medium confidence
Drywall / wall patching
Often omitted in loose paint quotes, so it is useful to show separately.
per patch
$70 - $100
medium confidence
General
General pricing items
Clear planning numbers for common renovation tasks. Use these to set expectations, not as a substitute for a site-validated quote.
General renovation planning allowance
A broad Vancouver planning heuristic for larger renovation budgeting, not a substitute for trade-specific scoping.
per sq ft
$60 - $120 minor · $130 - $250 mid-range · $260 - $450+ high-end
medium confidence