8600 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC

project description

Elite Contracting Ltd. completed a comprehensive full-home renovation, transforming an outdated interior into a modern, functional, and high-value residence. The project included kitchen and bathroom remodels, flooring replacement, electrical & lighting upgrades, drywall and paint, millwork installation, and selective structural improvements to open the main floor layout. All design, construction, and finishing work was managed in-house to provide a seamless turn-key renovation.

  • TAG: full home renovation in vancouver
BUDGET PRICE 97,300$
Open plan kitchen and living area with an island, pendant lighting and white cabinetry

The Challenge of Projects

  • Load-bearing wall adjustments required engineering and careful sequencing.

  • Old plumbing and electrical systems needed full upgrading to meet current code.

  • Limited access for material handling in an occupied neighbourhood.

  • Moisture issues discovered during demolition requiring remediation.

  • Tight client move-in deadline, demanding precise scheduling across all trades.

Before photo of a living room prior to renovation, with dated furniture and dark flooring
Renovated living room with white wall panelling, staircase and dining nook
Renovated living room and dining nook with wall panelling and a fireplace
Open plan living room and kitchen after renovation, with fireplace and island seating

Project Requirements

  • Full demolition of existing finishes and selective structural removal.

  • New open-concept kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, backsplash, and appliance integration.

  • Two fully renovated bathrooms, including waterproofing, tile installation, vanities, fixtures, and trims.

  • Complete electrical rewiring, new breaker panel, and recessed LED lighting throughout.

  • Luxury vinyl plank or engineered hardwood flooring across the home.

  • Smooth-finish drywall repairs, patching, and premium painting.

  • New interior doors, trims, baseboards, and hardware.

  • Plumbing upgrades, venting improvements, and fixture replacements.

  • Code-compliant finishing with final inspections.

Project Results

  • Delivered a modern, bright, open living space tailored to the client’s lifestyle.

  • Upgraded all mechanical and electrical systems for long-term safety and performance.

  • Achieved a significant increase in property value with high-end finishes.

  • Ensured clean lines, consistent detailing, and a cohesive design throughout the home.

  • Completed the project as a turn-key renovation, ready for immediate occupancy.

Questions about this project

What happens if you open a wall and find something?

It happened on this job. The page records moisture problems found during demolition that had to be remediated, and old plumbing and electrical that needed full upgrading once it was exposed.

What this page does not print is what that added to the cost or the schedule. So ask the question the other way round before you sign: how are unforeseen conditions priced, and who has to approve the extra work in writing before it goes ahead.

Can we stay in the house while you work?

Not on this one. This job was built to a move-in date, so the house was handed over ready to occupy rather than lived in while the trades ran through it. The page also notes limited access for material handling because the street around it was occupied.

If you need to stay in your home while the work runs, say so before the quote rather than after. It changes how the trades are sequenced, and a kitchen or a bathroom being out of use for part of the job is the part worth pinning down early.

Does all the old wiring have to be redone, and who signs it off?

On this house it did. The page records that the old plumbing and electrical needed full upgrading to meet current code, that the house was completely rewired with a new breaker panel, and that the finishing was code compliant with final inspections.

What that means for your house depends on what is behind your walls now. Ask for the electrical scope to be written down separately, and ask which inspections your job needs.

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