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Renovation know-how, from the people who build it
Guides on costs, permits, timelines and materials for renovating across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley — written from real projects, not theory.
August 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Adding a Legal Basement Suite in BC: Permits, Cost and Timeline (2026)
BC now allows secondary suites province-wide — but legal is the operative word. What a code-compliant basement suite costs in Metro Vancouver, which permits you need, how financing changed in 2025, and a realistic timeline from design to tenant.
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August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in Metro Vancouver? (2026 Guide)
What Metro Vancouver homeowners actually pay for bathroom renovations in 2026 — powder rooms to full ensuites, the plumbing decisions that swing the budget, and the code details that separate a good renovation from an expensive repair.
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August 24, 2026 · 5 min read
How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Metro Vancouver? A 2026 Price Guide
Realistic 2026 kitchen renovation budgets for Metro Vancouver — what a refresh, a mid-range remodel and a custom kitchen actually cost, what moves the price most, and where older Lower Mainland homes hide surprises.
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December 22, 2025 · 4 min read
UBC Rental Turnaround: Refresh Your Suite in 14 Days
Every week a suite near UBC sits empty costs real money. How PCC's 14-day turnaround system gets student rentals re-listed fast — without cutting corners.
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October 31, 2025 · 5 min read
Luxury Bathroom Renovations in North Vancouver: Get the Drainage Right First
Real luxury is what you don't see. How PCC engineers quiet, code-compliant drainage for high-end North Vancouver bathrooms — BC Plumbing Code 2024, strata approvals and all.
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October 31, 2025 · 4 min read
Low Cost, High ROI: 7 Micro Renovations That Sell Homes Faster
You don't need a full renovation to sell faster. Seven small, strategic upgrades — with typical Lower Mainland costs — that make buyers say yes sooner.
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October 31, 2025 · 4 min read
Durable, Tenant-Friendly Rental Upgrades for BC Landlords
Four upgrades that survive tenants and coastal moisture — waterproof flooring, mould-resistant paint, damp-rated lighting and solid hardware — with real costs and the tenancy rules to know.
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October 31, 2025 · 4 min read
Exterior Paint Colours That Boost Lower Mainland Curb Appeal
Greige, rainforest greens and coastal blues — the three palettes that hold up under BC's grey skies and wet winters, and the paint technology that makes them last.
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