Residential Renovations
We manage home renovation projects of every scale — from a single bathroom remodel to a complete gut renovation.
Licensed General Contractor — Metro Vancouver Since 1981
General Contractor
in Vancouver, BC — Licensed Since 1981
Most homeowners dread hiring a contractor they can't trust with their biggest investment. DELANA Interiors has been the general contractor Vancouver BC families turn to since 1981 — a licensed construction contractor Vancouver homeowners rely on for renovations, additions, and new builds.
Licensed & insured in BC
WorkSafe BC registered
1,000+ projects completed
5.0 stars on Google
Is Managing a Renovation Stressing You Out?
Hiring the wrong contractor in Vancouver can cost you thousands. Missed permits. Trades that don't show up. Bills that keep climbing past the original quote. These are real problems that Vancouver homeowners deal with every year.
You should not have to manage a plumber, electrician, and tiler on your own. You should not have to chase the City of Vancouver permit office either. That is exactly the problem a general contractor in Vancouver solves.
DELANA Interiors is a licensed, bonded, and WorkSafe BC registered renovation contractor in Vancouver. We have been managing renovation projects in Metro Vancouver since 1981. Our job is to take the entire project off your plate — from the first permit application to the final walkthrough.
Our general contracting scope covers kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, full-home rebuilds, and custom home builds — all under one contract, one point of contact, and one company responsible from start to finish. View our completed projects or read what Vancouver homeowners say about us.
General Contracting Services We Provide
One contractor. One point of contact. No guesswork.
Commercial Tenant Improvements
Office fit-outs, retail build-outs, and restaurant renovations across Metro Vancouver.
- Office renovations and reconfiguration
- Retail and restaurant build-outs
- Industrial and warehouse upgrades
- Strata commercial unit improvements
Project Coordination
We coordinate every trade and every step of your renovation so you have one person to call from start to finish. Where a project requires a building permit, we walk you through what is needed.
- Application submission where your project requires it (City of Vancouver, City of Burnaby, or District of West Vancouver)
- Communication with inspectors throughout the project
- Final sign-off and occupancy confirmation
We discuss permit requirements with you on the first visit and recommend the right path for your project. See City of Vancouver Building Permits.
Our Process as a General Contractor Vancouver BC Homeowners Trust
Every project we manage follows the same clear process. No surprises. No guesswork.
Step 01 — Free Home Visit
We come to your home at no charge. We listen to your vision and assess the space. We discuss scope, timeline, and realistic budget.
Step 02 — Detailed Written Quote
You receive a full written estimate covering labour, materials, and permits. Nothing starts until you review and approve it.
Step 03 — Permits and Planning
We submit all permit applications to the City of Vancouver or your municipality. We schedule every trade before demolition begins.
Step 04 — Construction Management
We manage every trade on-site from start to finish. You get regular progress updates throughout. One call reaches the right person every time.
Step 05 — Final Walkthrough
We walk every detail of the finished project with you. We do not call a job complete until you are satisfied.
Why Vancouver Homeowners Choose Us Over Other General Contractors in Vancouver
40+ Years as a Construction Contractor in Vancouver
DELANA Interiors has worked in Metro Vancouver since 1981. We know every permit office, every inspector, and every code requirement. That experience protects you from costly mistakes — and four decades of operating history gives you a real reference base to call before signing.
We Handle Every Building Permit
Renovation work involving plumbing, electrical, or structural changes requires a building permit in Vancouver. Many contractors skip this step. We never do. Unpermitted work can void your home insurance and create serious problems when you sell. We pull every required permit and manage every inspection under the BC Building Code.
Fixed Quotes — No Mid-Project Surprises
Your written quote is your agreement. We do not add costs without your written approval first. What we quote is what you pay. This is what separates a professional home renovation contractor in Vancouver from a general handyman.
WorkSafe BC Registered — You Are Protected
Every trade we bring to your home is registered with WorkSafe BC. You carry zero liability for on-site injuries. We carry full liability insurance on every project. You are covered from day one of demolition.
5.0 Stars — Built on Referrals
We hold a 5.0-star rating across 16 verified Google reviews. Our business runs on referrals. We do not cut corners because our next job depends on your recommendation.
How to Vet Any Vancouver General Contractor
Before you sign a contract with any general contractor in Vancouver — including DELANA — work through this checklist. Every item on the list is something a legitimate contractor will produce on request, in writing, before any deposit. If a contractor hesitates on any of these, walk away.
- City of Vancouver General Contractor business licence. Every contractor operating in Vancouver must hold a current municipal business licence. Ask for the licence number and verify it on the City of Vancouver business licence lookup.
- Active WorkSafeBC clearance letter. Free to request. Confirms the contractor has current WorkSafeBC coverage on every trade they bring to your site — which means you carry zero liability for on-site injuries.
- Commercial general liability insurance — $2 million minimum. Ask for a Certificate of Insurance naming you as the additional insured for the project period. A $2 million minimum is the working standard for residential general contracting in Metro Vancouver.
- Active home warranty registration with a BC-licensed provider. New home builds and major additions are legally required to carry a 2-5-10 warranty registered under the BC Home Protection Act. Any contractor doing those scopes can produce written confirmation of their warranty provider registration before signing.
- Written references with addresses, not just names. Any contractor with real history can give you three Vancouver-area client references with street addresses, project scope, and year. Phone numbers are good; the ability to drive by the work is better.
- Written, itemised estimate — not a phone quote. A phone quote is a guess. A written estimate breaks scope into line items (demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, finishes, permits) with associated costs. Sign nothing until you have one.
- A clear contract — fixed price or cost plus — before any work begins. Verbal agreements are not contracts. The contract must specify scope, schedule, payment milestones, and what happens if scope changes mid-project. See the pricing section below for how Fixed Price and Cost Plus contracts differ.
DELANA Interiors produces all seven documents on request before any deposit. If a Vancouver general contractor will not — that is the question that matters, regardless of how good their portfolio looks.
How Much Does a General Contractor Cost in Vancouver?
A note before the numbers
Below are the going rates and average charges according to local statistics. However DELANA Interiors and Jim Lazos have a goal to break these numbers for your benefit. Our years of experience allow us to beat any price our competitors quote.
Cost Plus method — average fee according to local statistics
10% – 20%
Of total project actual cost. Applies only to a Cost Plus agreement — see below for how Fixed Price and Cost Plus differ. Full written breakdown provided before any work begins.
Notes about your final cost
- The reality is that the actual and final price is controlled by you, since we are only supplying the products you have selected. Cheap material, average, standard, medium, and all the way to top of the line and high end determines the actual real cost
- All construction, renovations, additions, and remodelling require a building permit — we walk you through what your project needs
- We provide a full cost breakdown on request
- We provide detailed drawings and a written estimate
- We send past project photos on request
- All work begins only after a written agreement signed by all parties
- Any change to scope or finishes during the project is documented in a signed written addendum before that work begins — protecting your budget and ours
- Our experience beats market prices
DELANA has been working for clients on a Fixed Price contract or a Cost Plus basis agreement.
Fixed Price agreement — we give you one fixed price to supply and install. There are no separate fees on a fixed price contract; overhead and profit are included inside the fixed price.
Cost Plus agreement — we handle all supervision and coordination. You choose and pay for all related costs, materials, and labour, and we charge a fee on top.
For a Cost Plus contract — average fee according to local statistics: general contractor fees in Metro Vancouver run 10% to 20% of the total project actual cost.
We give you a clear, itemised breakdown of each work and supplies included, so you know exactly what our estimate covers.
Every estimate from DELANA is free and comes with no obligation. Call us at (236) 858-8187 or reach out through our contact page. We will visit your home and give you a real written quote.
BC Home Protection Act — Your 2-5-10 Year Warranty
Every licensed home builder in British Columbia is legally required to register every new home with a third-party warranty provider. The coverage runs 2-5-10 — two years on labour and materials, five years on the building envelope, and ten years on structural defects. This is your protection if anything fails after handover, and it is your right to demand the documentation before signing with any Vancouver general contractor.
2 Years
Labour and materials — finishes, fixtures, and appliances supplied through the build.
5 Years
Building envelope — roofs, walls, windows, weatherproofing.
10 Years
Structural defects — foundations, framing, load-bearing systems.
DELANA Interiors is registered with a BC-licensed home warranty provider on every new home build and major addition. All warranty documents are delivered at handover — not promised verbally, not assembled later. If a Vancouver general contractor cannot show you proof of warranty registration before signing, that is the first warning sign worth walking away from.
Case Studies — Real Vancouver Addresses
Recent DELANA Projects in Vancouver
Named Vancouver addresses where DELANA Interiors led the full general-contracting scope — one of them a custom home designed by architect Peter Cardew (1939–2020, designer of the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery at UBC and the Stone Collection Building), the other a full-scope renovation of the Stanley House in Shaughnessy.
1519 W 33rd Avenue, Shaughnessy, Vancouver · Custom Home · Peter Cardew design
Peter Cardew-Designed Custom Home — DELANA Built 100%, Interior Design 100%
Architect Peter Cardew drew the design for 1519 W 33rd Avenue in Shaughnessy. DELANA Interiors, as the general contractor, built the home one hundred per cent from his plans — permits, trades, inspections, finishes. DELANA Interiors also completed one hundred per cent of the interior design inside that envelope. The credential here is not that DELANA built a nice house; it is that a celebrated Vancouver architect trusted DELANA with the construction of a Shaughnessy home he had designed.
1529 W 33rd Avenue, Shaughnessy, Vancouver · Full Renovation · Crosby House (Heritage Register B-Listing)
The Crosby House — Full Renovation, DELANA Interior Design and Finishes 100%
The Crosby House at 1529 W 33rd Avenue — designed by architect Robert Berwick in 1937 as one of his first professional commissions, on the Vancouver Heritage Register as a B-listing with Municipal Protection — went through a full-scope DELANA-led renovation. DELANA managed the full general-contracting scope: City of Vancouver permit coordination, every trade, every inspection, and the heritage-sensitive finish work a registered property requires. On this project DELANA completed 100% of the interior design and 100% of the finishes — inside and outside. Berwick\'s design (later featured in the Journal of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada in 1939) is a rare Vancouver example of early modernist residential architecture — planar concrete-block surfaces, corner windows, cubic proportions.
More Vancouver and North Shore credentials in our complete project portfolio, the custom home build page, and our Shaughnessy location page.
Verified Google Reviews
What Our Vancouver Clients Say
"The team was professional, punctual, and highly skilled. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, everything was handled with clear communication and attention to detail. The quality of workmanship exceeded my expectations, and the project was completed on time and within budget."
"I can't recommend Delana highly enough! They transformed my home on short notice — painting, flooring, and more. Professional, responsive, and high-quality work. They made the entire process smooth and stress-free."
"Outstanding experience from consultation to completion. Professional, creative, and detail-oriented. The transformation was incredible."
Service Areas
DELANA Interiors provides general contracting services across Metro Vancouver.
Vancouver, BC All neighbourhoods — Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, East Van, West End, Shaughnessy, and more
Burnaby, BC Burnaby Heights, Metrotown, South Burnaby, and surrounding areas
West Vancouver, BC British Properties, Dundarave, Ambleside, and Horseshoe Bay
North Vancouver, BC Lonsdale, Lynn Valley, Deep Cove, and surrounding areas
Shaughnessy, Vancouver Heritage homes, luxury renovations, and estate-scale projects
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us at (236) 858-8187 — we likely do.
Common Questions About Hiring a General Contractor in Vancouver
DELANA works on two types of contract agreement. A Fixed Price contract — we give you one fixed price to supply and install, with no separate fees because overhead and profit are folded inside the fixed price. Or a Cost Plus contract — we handle all supervision and coordination, you choose and pay for materials and labour at cost, and we charge a fee on top. For a Cost Plus contract, the fee — average according to local statistics — runs 10% to 20% of the total project actual cost in Metro Vancouver.
For cosmetic updates like paint or new hardware, probably not. But if your project involves moving walls, plumbing, or electrical changes, BC Building Code requires a licensed general contractor in Vancouver. DELANA will tell you exactly what your project requires during the free consultation.
A bathroom renovation typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. A kitchen renovation runs 4 to 8 weeks. A full home renovation can take 3 to 6 months. We give you a detailed schedule before any work begins.
In British Columbia both terms are often used interchangeably. A licensed general contractor manages all trades, obtains permits, and is legally responsible for code compliance. DELANA operates as both — we handle everything under one roof.
Yes. We manage all permit applications, inspections, and final sign-off for every project that requires one. Permits are part of our scope — you never have to deal with the city yourself.
Standard residential renovation permits with the City of Vancouver typically take 8 to 16 weeks for review. Complex builds, structural work, and projects under heritage review can extend this to 20 to 34 weeks. DELANA submits permit applications on day one of the contract — so the file is progressing with the city while you are selecting finishes. We monitor the application status directly and respond to any city queries on your behalf.
Vancouver renovation costs run 20 to 30 per cent above the national Canadian average for the same scope and finish quality. Trade wages in Metro Vancouver are higher, BC Step Code energy compliance adds upfront investment, the City of Vancouver permit and Development Cost Levy schedule is stricter than most municipalities, and material costs across the region are elevated. None of these are markups by your contractor — they are real cost-of-doing-business inputs that any licensed Vancouver general contractor faces.
At minimum, a Vancouver general contractor should carry a $2 million commercial general liability policy plus active WorkSafeBC coverage on every trade brought to your site. Ask for a Certificate of Insurance and a current WorkSafeBC clearance letter before signing any contract — both are free to request from any legitimate contractor. DELANA Interiors carries full liability insurance from groundbreaking through to final walkthrough and provides both documents on request.
Reputable Vancouver general contractors are typically booked 2 to 6 months out. DELANA Interiors schedules bathroom and kitchen renovations 8 to 12 weeks ahead and full home renovations and custom builds 4 to 6 months ahead. We confirm a firm start date once permits are submitted and the contract is signed — not on the first call. If a contractor offers to start next week on a project of any real scope, that is a signal worth questioning.
Have more questions? Contact us — we reply same day.
Other Renovation Services We Offer in Vancouver
Kitchen Renovation Vancouver Full kitchen gut and rebuilds, custom cabinetry, countertops, and permits handled.
Bathroom Renovation Vancouver Complete bathroom renovations from demolition to final tile — permits included.
Custom Home Building Vancouver New home construction on your lot, fully managed from permits to handover.
Home Building Vancouver New home builds and major additions across Metro Vancouver.
All Renovation Services We Offer in Metro Vancouver
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Kitchen Renovation Vancouver
Full kitchen rebuilds with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, new plumbing and electrical — complete project coordination.
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Bathroom Renovation Vancouver
Complete bathroom renovations — ensuite, main bath, and powder room. Tile, vanity, fixtures, waterproofing, and heated floors.
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Basement Renovation Vancouver
Basement finishing, legal suite conversions, waterproofing, and full basement builds — permitted and inspected from day one.
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Condo Renovation Vancouver
Full condo renovations with strata coordination, City permits, and one contract for kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and layout changes.
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Commercial Renovation Vancouver
Office, retail, restaurant, and medical clinic renovations across Metro Vancouver — design-build under one contract with a 2-year warranty.
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Tenant Improvements Vancouver
Office, restaurant, retail, and clinic fit-outs — designed and built under one contract with in-house interior design and full project coordination.
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Home Building Vancouver
New home construction built to the BC Building Code with full project coordination across Metro Vancouver.
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Custom Home Builder Vancouver
Fully custom new home builds — one contract from permit drawings to occupancy permit.
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Construction & Additions Vancouver
Home additions, secondary suites, and structural work that meets City of Vancouver permit requirements from day one.
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Flooring Contractor Vancouver
Hardwood, engineered wood, tile, and laminate — supplied and installed by our own crew.
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Custom Millwork Vancouver
Built-in shelving, crown moulding, wainscoting, and custom cabinetry — the details that make a renovation feel genuinely premium.
Ready to start your renovation in Vancouver?
Every estimate from DELANA Interiors is free and comes with no obligation. We visit your home, review the space, and give you a written quote — not a guess. Call us Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
1310 Sinclair Street, West Vancouver, BC
| Serving Vancouver · Burnaby · North Vancouver · West Vancouver · Shaughnessy