How much does a full house renovation cost in 2024 in South Surrey and White Rock?
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A minor house renovation will start at $150,000 and go up from there – this would include two bathrooms and one kitchen
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For a gut down to the studs and complete overhaul of your house with structural changes a starting point is $400,000
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If looking for an addition, expanding your house out, adding a level on top or lifting your house up for a larger basement will start at $600,000
These are just starting numbers to give you an idea of renovation costs, there are many factors and variables that will affect the cost of your renovation
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The size and complexity of the house along with the amount of work involved will be the biggest factor
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logistics, access and time constraints
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the high cost areas such as the kitchen and number of bathrooms
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changing the layouts and footprints of kitchens and bathrooms will dramatically increase costs, but will be well worth the investment to enhance the functionality and design of your home
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even more significant changes like adding a washroom, or completely moving the kitchen from one side of the house to the other takes a substantial amount of work to relocate plumbing and electrical
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structural changes installing beams, opening up and removing walls
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prices of the all the finishes and materials you select can swing prices substantially as well
$150,000 +
Starting full house renovation
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2 bathrooms
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1 kitchen
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flooring, trim, paint
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lighting upgrades
$400,000 +
Complete house renovation
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bathrooms and kitchen
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layout and structural changes
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electrical and plumbing upgrades
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new windows and doors
$600,000 +
Major renovation and/or addition
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major structural and layout changes
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additional rooms or floors
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new exterior
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mechanical systems, heating, cooling, ventilation
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flooring costs along with subfloor preparation and leveling can vary widely, type of material – vinyl plank, engineered hardwood, large format tile
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cabinetry - semi-custom to full custom
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countertops - quartz to hand picked granite slabs
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extensive millwork - crown moulding, wainscotting, feature walls, paneling and built-ins
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costs of fixtures can vary for your kitchen and bathrooms, along with light fixtures throughout your home
Exterior work carries substantial cost but completely updates your home, with brand new curb appeal and energy efficiency (future savings and comfort)
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New roof and gutters
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Complete new siding, trim, stonework, exterior lighting,
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Along with exterior insulation (think of it like adding a sweater on your house)
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New energy efficient windows (no more drafts, quieter) and new doors, or even adding folding patio doors