Elite Contracting Ltd. delivered a full turn-key salon construction project, transforming a raw commercial unit into a fully operational beauty salon designed for high customer flow and long-term durability. The project included complete tenant improvements from the base building stage, incorporating structural layout changes, mechanical & electrical upgrades, plumbing installations, custom millwork, and branded interior finishes. Our team managed all trades, inspections, and city compliance to provide the client with a ready-to-open space that meets professional salon licensing standards.
Despite being a relatively compact commercial space, the project required solving several technical and logistical challenges:
Multiple hair-wash stations, sinks, and washroom fixtures required extensive plumbing re-routing within a concrete slab and limited trenching allowance.
Maintaining proper airflow and humidity control in wash areas and treatment rooms required complete re-balancing and re-ducting of the HVAC system.
Salon equipment (dryers, irons, washers, POS systems) demanded additional circuits, panel upgrades, and GFCI-protected locations.
Coordinating electrical, plumbing, and occupancy inspections under an aggressive business-opening deadline required strict scheduling and clean documentation.
The salon needed a luxury appearance while staying compliant with commercial cleaning standards—requiring careful material selection for floors, walls, and millwork.
The client needed a high-end salon environment that was fully compliant with the City of vancouver commercial regulations.
Key requirements included:
Reception + waiting area
Styling stations
Hair wash basins
Private treatment rooms
Accessible washroom
Laundry/mechanical space
Retail display area
Hot/cold supply lines for all stations
Sufficient drainage capacity
Water heater setup
Ventilation upgrades
Humidity/temperature control
Dedicated circuits for each styling station
Proper GFCI placement
LED lighting + mirror backlighting
Upgraded panel capacity
Low-voltage wiring for Wi-Fi, cameras, audio
Commercial-grade vinyl plank flooring
Moisture-resistant drywall in wet zones
Quartz countertops
Custom millwork for stations and reception
Durable, cleanable semi-gloss wall paint
ADA/BC Building Code compliant washroom
Fire safety requirements
Mechanical permits, electrical permits, plumbing permits
Final occupancy approval
The project was completed successfully and delivered a premium, modern salon environment optimized for both staff workflow and customer comfort.
From a blank commercial space to an elegant, branded salon with clean lines, feature walls, and custom millwork.
Smart layout design improved:
Customer circulation
Staff movement
Service room privacy
All inspections (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, occupancy) were passed with zero deficiencies.
Finishes selected to withstand heavy daily use, chemicals, and moisture.
The salon was handed over in turn-key condition, allowing the client to open immediately with a professionally built, fully functional workspace.
This one ran from 20 July 2025 to 5 September 2025, about seven weeks, and those dates are printed further up this page. It was handed over in turn-key condition so the client could open straight away.
Your own dates depend on the scope and on how city review goes. Ask for a start date and a finish date in writing before anything is booked.
The page records that mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits were pulled and that final occupancy approval was granted, with an ADA and BC Building Code compliant washroom. It also records that the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and occupancy inspections were passed with zero deficiencies.
For your own space, ask which permits your scope needs and who is responsible for pulling them, before work starts.
That was the hard part of this job and the page sets it out. Multiple hair-wash stations meant re-routing plumbing inside a concrete slab with only a limited trenching allowance. The dryers, irons, washers and POS equipment needed extra circuits, upgraded panel capacity and GFCI protection. The HVAC was re-balanced and re-ducted because wash areas run humid.
Bring your equipment list to the first site visit. What you plan to plug in and where you plan to put water is what drives the electrical and plumbing scope.
