Founder-Led Home Renovations Across the North Shore — Since 1981
DELANA Interiors has been the home renovation North Vancouver homeowners trust since 1981. Founder Jim Lazos has personally led every project for 45+ years — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, whole-home renovations, and additions across Lynn Valley, Deep Cove, Lower Lonsdale, Edgemont, Canyon Heights, and the rest of the North Shore.
A home renovation in North Vancouver involves licensed planning, building permits from either the City of North Vancouver (CNV) or District of North Vancouver (DNV), pre-1990 asbestos screening, and coordinated trades under one contract. Most multi-room North Vancouver projects run 3–8 months on site once permits issue, with budgets between $80,000 and $300,000 for moderate scope.
45+ years
Founded 1981 by Jim Lazos
1,000+ renovations
Across Metro Vancouver
Western Living Home of the Year 1993
National award (1561 Inglewood)
5.0 Google · 17 reviews
Verified reviews — verbatim below
Licensed general contractor. WorkSafeBC compliant. Fully insured for renovations and custom builds across the City of North Vancouver and District of North Vancouver.
Why DELANA
The City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver are two separate building departments with different review timelines, separate fee schedules, and slightly different code interpretations. Most contractors quote a generic "North Van permit" — DELANA confirms which jurisdiction your address falls under before pricing the job, and budgets the correct timeline into your schedule.
Lynn Valley, Deep Cove, Canyon Heights, and the upper slope of Grand Boulevard sit on grades that change everything about renovation logistics — material delivery, dumpster placement, crane access for engineered roof trusses, and trade scheduling. We have planned hillside renovations on the North Shore since the 1980s and price the access reality into the quote up front.
North Vancouver homes built before 1990 commonly contain asbestos in drywall compound, popcorn ceilings, vinyl floor tile adhesive, and pipe wrap. Before any demolition, DELANA arranges a hazardous-materials survey and certified abatement where required under WorkSafeBC regulation. Asbestos protocol is built into the project plan from day one — never discovered mid-renovation.
DELANA carries the project as the single point of accountability — design, permits, demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, finishing, millwork, and final inspection. You sign one contract with one schedule. We do not hand you off to the plumber's calendar or the electrician's quote separately.
Every DELANA renovation in North Vancouver is led on site by Jim Lazos personally. The estimate you receive is written by Jim. The crew is supervised by Jim. The final walkthrough is conducted by Jim. That continuity is why North Shore homeowners hire us a second and third time.
When you hire one full-service renovation company North Vancouver homeowners can rely on, you sign a single agreement that covers design, permits, structural work, all trades, finishes, and the final clean. Trade-by-trade hiring saves money on paper and costs more in scheduling clashes, change orders, and accountability gaps.
Cabinetry, custom millwork, integrated Sub-Zero/Wolf/Miele appliance coordination, gas line permits through FortisBC, and load-bearing wall removal for open-concept layouts. Most North Van kitchen scopes run 8–12 weeks on site.
Full waterproofing protocol — backer board, liquid membrane, pre-slope on the shower pan, and proper vapour management for North Shore humidity. Older Lynn Valley and Edgemont bathrooms often need vent stack upgrades when fixtures move.
Legal secondary suites in CNV and DNV require full egress windows, separate heating zones, sound separation, and a separate electrical panel. Basement renovation North Vancouver projects typically run $20,000–$60,000 for a finished rec-room and $80,000–$160,000 for a permitted secondary suite.
A multi-room whole-home renovation typically runs $250–$400 per square foot in North Vancouver depending on finish level and how much of the existing envelope is rebuilt. Trades sequenced in serial overlap with no dead-time on site.
Home additions North Vancouver homeowners commission most often are second-storey additions, primary-suite extensions, and rear-yard family-room additions. These trigger structural engineering, foundation review, and a longer permit cycle.
Designing and building a new home from the foundation up. DELANA delivers subdivision, permits, design, and full construction under one contract — see our 2100 + 2102 St Georges Avenue duplex case study below.
For clients who already have an architect or designer engaged. DELANA manages permits, demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, finishing, millwork, and final inspection under a single contract.
Built-ins, cabinetry, and trim work that fits the architecture of the original North Vancouver home — Lower Lonsdale heritage to Deep Cove modern.
For an even larger scope — designing and building a new home from the foundation up — see our custom home building page. DELANA also handles general contracting in North Vancouver for clients who already have an architect or designer engaged.
Real Addresses · Real Scopes
2100 + 2102 St Georges Avenue, North Vancouver · Duplex New Build
Year TBC
Scope. DELANA Interiors handled all four phases on this North Vancouver duplex — subdivision of the original lot, building permits through the City of North Vancouver, complete architectural design, and full construction of both 2100 and 2102 St Georges. Two finished side-by-side homes, two complete kitchens, four full bathrooms, and a coordinated mechanical strategy across both addresses.
Why this matters. Most contractors only deliver one of subdivision, permits, design, or build. Pulling all four together under a single contract is what keeps timelines tight and accountability undivided.
Photo forthcoming — Jim's archive dig pending.
243 East 22nd Street, North Vancouver · Full Home Renovation
Year TBC
Scope. A 100% Jim-led renovation. Jim personally designed the renovation and oversaw every phase of construction — kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, millwork, finishes. The home was reworked top to bottom while preserving the original footprint.
Why this matters. Full-home renovations expose hidden conditions — outdated electrical service, undersized plumbing stacks, rotted framing, non-compliant insulation. A founder-led job catches those conditions early and re-prices honestly rather than absorbing them through change orders.
Photo forthcoming.
Average Home Renovation North Vancouver — According to Local Statistics
Average according to local statistics, a home renovation in North Vancouver lands somewhere between $80,000 and $400,000 depending on scope, finish level, and how much structural work the project triggers. The figures below are the bands DELANA quotes most often for North Shore homeowners. Final price is set after a site walkthrough and detailed scope-of-work — never over the phone.
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.
| Scope | Typical North Van band |
|---|---|
| Kitchen renovation | $20,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom renovation | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| Basement (rec-room finish) | $20,000 – $60,000 |
| Whole-home renovation | $250 – $400 per sq ft |
| Home addition (second-storey) | $300 – $500 per sq ft |
The two largest variables are finish level (cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, flooring grade) and structural exposure — what demolition reveals behind the drywall. Whole-home renovations on pre-1990 North Vancouver homes often add 10–20% in unplanned structural work for rotted framing, undersized electrical service, or non-compliant insulation. DELANA writes a written contingency line into every contract so those conditions get priced honestly when they appear, not absorbed silently into change orders.
Notes about your final cost
The North Shore is split into two municipalities, and a home renovation North Vancouver project is governed by whichever one your address sits in:
What requires a permit: Structural changes, plumbing relocations, electrical service upgrades, exterior wall openings, foundation work, secondary-suite conversions, second-storey additions, and most additions. Cosmetic work — paint, flooring, like-for-like cabinetry replacement — typically does not.
Energy code: Both jurisdictions enforce the BC Energy Step Code on substantially renovated buildings. Step 3 is the current default for most North Vancouver permits. Step 4–5 retrofits qualify for CleanBC and BC Hydro rebates.
DELANA confirms jurisdiction at the first site walkthrough and prices the correct timeline into every quote — that is the single biggest source of "surprise delay" on North Shore renovations done by less local renovation contractor North Vancouver competitors.
From First Call to Final Walkthrough
We confirm whether your address falls under CNV or DNV, walk the site with you, identify pre-1990 hazardous material risk, and discuss scope and finish-level direction.
You receive a detailed quote with line-itemed scope of work, payment schedule, change-order protocol, lien-holdback compliance, and your choice of Fixed-Price or Cost-Plus contract structure. The change-order protocol is what protects you from budget overruns — every variation requires written sign-off before work proceeds.
DELANA submits permit drawings to CNV or DNV. Once issued, we run the hazardous-materials survey, complete certified asbestos abatement where required, and demo the existing space. Hidden conditions surface here — we re-price honestly if found.
Framing, mechanical rough-in (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), insulation, drywall, tile, cabinetry, millwork, flooring, and finishes — sequenced so trades hand off cleanly without dead-time on site.
CNV or DNV inspections at framing, plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, insulation, and final occupancy. DELANA coordinates every inspection on your behalf.
Jim Lazos personally walks the completed renovation with you. Deficiencies are logged, scheduled, and corrected before the final invoice. A written warranty addendum is signed at hand-over.
From North Shore Homeowners
"I had an outstanding experience with this home renovation project. 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. My home looks absolutely amazing, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality renovation work."
"Very happy with Mr Lazos's services. He is a very experienced, courteous, respectful person, it was a pleasure to have my house renovated by him. The final product is amazing, I am so happy I have chosen this particular contractor to have my house renovated."
"Demetre and the Delana team are a solid company delivering custom renovations. I've been witness to their accuracy and design aesthetics."
Other services in North Vancouver
DELANA has been renovating and building homes across Metro Vancouver since 1981. If your project is scoped to one room or one trade, here's where to look next.
Cabinetry, layout changes, and full kitchen rebuilds — typically the largest line item in a whole-home reno.
Visit pageEnsuite gut-renos and powder rooms — often the second biggest line item after the kitchen.
Visit pageAdditions, basement work, and the full North Vancouver service list — every job managed by Jim.
Visit pageMost multi-room North Vancouver renovations land between $80,000 and $300,000. Typical bands: kitchen $20K–$45K, bathroom $10K–$20K, basement $20K–$60K, whole-home renovation $250–$400 per square foot. Final price depends on scope, finish tier, and what demolition reveals behind the drywall.
Cabinetry, custom millwork, and structural changes top the cost stack. In a typical North Vancouver kitchen, cabinets and finishes drive 40–55% of total spend. Whole-home projects exposing rotted framing, undersized electrical service, or non-compliant insulation often add 10–20% in unplanned structural work.
Structural changes, plumbing relocations beyond fixture-for-fixture swaps, electrical service upgrades, exterior wall openings, foundation work, and secondary-suite conversions require permits. The City of North Vancouver and District of North Vancouver use separate building departments with different review timelines. Cosmetic work — paint, flooring, like-for-like cabinetry — usually does not.
A multi-room renovation typically runs 3–8 months on site once permits issue. CNV permits average 6–10 weeks; DNV permits run 8–14 weeks. Whole-home renovations on hillside DNV lots take longer because of access logistics and environmental setbacks.
A complete DELANA renovation contract includes detailed scope of work, your choice of Fixed-Price or Cost-Plus structure, payment schedule tied to milestones, written change-order protocol, contingency line item, dispute-resolution clause, lien-holdback compliance, WorkSafeBC and insurance certification, and a clear completion definition. The change-order clause is what protects you from budget overruns mid-project.
The BC 2-5-10 warranty is mandatory new-home insurance: 2 years on labour and materials, 5 years on building envelope, 10 years on structural defects. It is required for new builds and substantial reconstructions. Renovations to existing homes are not automatically covered — DELANA writes a separate written warranty addendum into every renovation contract.
North Vancouver buyers reward kitchen renovations (60–80% ROI), main-bathroom renovations (60–75%), and finished basements with legal secondary suites (75–100%+ in CNV/DNV markets). Energy-envelope upgrades — insulation, windows, heat pumps — return 40–60% directly plus carry CleanBC and BC Hydro rebates.
Every DELANA contract specifies a target completion window with the conditions that can extend it (permit delays, hidden structural conditions, owner-driven scope changes). When timeline slips for reasons inside DELANA's control, the contract spells out the remedy in writing. Homeowners are not left guessing — and the founder-led model means there is one accountable person to call when a date moves.
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DELANA Interiors completes North Vancouver renovations across the full North Shore and the broader Metro Vancouver area. You are here: North Vancouver (City + District).
Sister Cities
Neighbourhoods covered in North Vancouver: Lonsdale, Lower Lonsdale, Central Lonsdale, Moodyville, Grand Boulevard, Lynn Valley, Deep Cove, Edgemont Village, Canyon Heights, Blueridge, Pemberton Heights, Norgate.
Service · North Van
CNV vs DNV permit detail and a 3-tier cost breakdown for North Van kitchens.
Service · North Van
Waterproofing, vent stack, and CNV/DNV permit specifics for bathrooms.
Service · North Van
Project management for clients with an architect or designer already engaged.
Call Jim Lazos directly. Most consultations are scheduled within 48 hours. There is no charge for the first walkthrough — we confirm CNV vs DNV jurisdiction, identify any pre-1990 asbestos risk, and give you a written estimate before any work begins.