How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Burnaby?

A kitchen renovation is one of the best investments you can make in a Burnaby home, and it is also one of the hardest to price from a distance. The honest answer to what it costs is that it depends on the size of the kitchen, the materials you choose, and whether the layout changes. This guide gives you real ranges, explains what moves the number, and shows how to plan a budget that holds up once the work begins.

What is the typical cost of a kitchen renovation in Burnaby?

Across Burnaby and Greater Vancouver, most full kitchen renovations fall between $25,000 and $80,000 and up. A cosmetic refresh that keeps the existing layout sits at the lower end of that range. A complete gut renovation with custom cabinetry, stone countertops, new flooring, and a reconfigured layout sits at the upper end.

Condo kitchens near Metrotown and Brentwood and house kitchens in South Slope or Capitol Hill can both land anywhere in that range depending on scope. The only way to know your number is a walkthrough and an itemized quote, but these figures are a realistic starting point for planning.

What drives the cost of a Burnaby kitchen renovation?

Three things move the price more than anything else.

Cabinetry is usually the single largest line item. Stock cabinets are the most affordable, semi-custom offers more sizes and finishes, and full custom makes the most of awkward or non-standard spaces at a higher cost.

Countertops come next. Laminate is budget friendly, while quartz and natural stone cost more and last for decades. Countertops are also where many homeowners choose to spend, since they carry a lot of the room's look.

Layout changes are the third driver. Keeping the sink, stove, and fridge in place keeps plumbing and electrical costs down. Moving them, removing a wall for an open-concept kitchen, or relocating gas all add labour and often require permits from the City of Burnaby.

Appliances, lighting, and flooring round out the budget. We give you honest tradeoffs at quote time so your money goes where it matters most to you.

Do Burnaby condo kitchens cost more to renovate?

They can, for reasons that have nothing to do with the kitchen itself. Strata buildings often require approval before work begins, set rules about work hours and elevator use, and ask for proof of your contractor's insurance. Protecting common areas and moving materials up several floors takes extra time.

None of this makes a condo kitchen renovation a bad idea. It simply means the logistics need a contractor who has worked in Burnaby towers before and knows how to keep the building, the strata, and your neighbours onside. We handle that coordination as part of the job.

How do I budget for a kitchen renovation in Burnaby?

Start with the range above and add a contingency of 10 to 15 percent for the unexpected, especially in older Burnaby homes where wiring or plumbing behind the walls may not be to current code. Decide early where you want to invest, whether that is cabinetry, counters, or appliances, and where you are happy to save.

Then get a detailed, itemized quote rather than a single lump sum. A transparent quote shows exactly where your money goes and makes it easy to adjust the scope before work starts. If one quote is far lower than the others, ask what it leaves out.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a kitchen renovation take in Burnaby? Most kitchen renovations run four to eight weeks once materials are on site. A cosmetic refresh can be quicker, while a full gut with layout changes takes longer. We give you a written schedule before work begins.

Do you renovate condo kitchens near Metrotown and Brentwood? Yes. We regularly renovate condos and apartments in Burnaby and are familiar with strata approval processes and high-rise renovation logistics.

Can you help me stay on budget? Yes. We provide a fixed, itemized quote so you know the price before we start, and we flag any change that affects cost before we act on it, never after.

If you are planning a kitchen renovation in Burnaby, contact Ali's Old To New General Contracting at 778-861-6482 or request a free consultation for a realistic quote on your space.