Founder on every site, since 1981
Jim Lazos started DELANA in 1981 and still walks every West Vancouver site personally. The scope you sign, the crew you meet and the final walk-through are all overseen by the founder.
Founder-Led Renovations on the North Shore — Since 1981
Home Renovation West Vancouver — Whole-Home Builds & Heritage Rebuilds
Jim Lazos has been renovating West Vancouver homes since 1981 — from heritage properties on the slopes of the British Properties to ocean-view rebuilds in Caulfeild. Forty-five years, a 5.0 Google rating and a Western Living Home of the Year award.
- Licensed general contractor
- WorkSafeBC registered
- Western Living "Home of the Year" 1993
- 45+ years in West Vancouver
- 5.0 stars on Google
DELANA Interiors provides home renovation in West Vancouver: kitchens, bathrooms, additions, heritage work and full-home rebuilds, all under one contractor since 1981. Call 236-858-8187.
DELANA Interiors trust signals
45+ years
Founded 1981 by Jim Lazos
Western Living Home of the Year 1993
Built by DELANA — 1561 Inglewood Ave
5.0 on Google
Verified reviews — verbatim below
1310 Sinclair Street
Based in West Vancouver, BC V7V 3W2
Licensed general contractor and WorkSafeBC compliant, carrying liability insurance on every renovation and custom build across West Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.
Why DELANA
Why West Vancouver homeowners choose DELANA
A full-home renovation needs one person accountable for the whole job. Jim Lazos reviews the scope, walks the site, coordinates the trades, and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
West-side access planned early
West-side homes need early planning for road access, trade parking, deliveries, slope and District review. We price those into the scope before you sign, never as a surprise mid-project.
Trades coordinated under one contract
One contract and one schedule cover design, permits, demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, finishing, millwork and final inspection, with crews Jim has worked with for two decades.
Learn more about DELANA's founder, Jim Lazos.
Every home renovation West Vancouver families need — under one contract
One contract covers the moving parts: design, permits, structural work, trades, finishes, scheduling, and final cleanup. That means fewer handoffs and fewer surprises.
Kitchen Renovation West Vancouver
Kitchens rebuilt around how the family cooks and entertains. Most West Van kitchen scopes run 8 to 14 weeks on site.
Bathroom Renovation West Vancouver
Full mechanical, tile and lighting, including the Pinecrest Drive primary ensuite. Waterproofing and older-home checks where required.
Custom Home Builder Vancouver
Design, permits and construction under one contract, like the 2015 build at 1300 Chartwell Drive in the British Properties.
General Contractor West Vancouver
Already have an architect or designer? We manage permits, trades and inspections under a single contract.
Custom Millwork Vancouver
Built-ins, cabinetry and trim made to fit the original architecture, from Ambleside character homes to British Properties contemporary.
Renovating outside West Van? Our general contractor Vancouver team covers the rest of Metro Vancouver.
Additions
Home additions, second-storey work, in-law suites, and office space where the existing house needs more room.
Design-build
Design, permits, estimating, trades, and construction kept under one accountable project lead.
Bundled scope
Basements, kitchens, bathrooms, millwork, and exterior updates planned as one renovation instead of separate jobs.
Real Addresses · Real Scopes
Recent home renovation West Vancouver projects
Three named projects you can drive past, each a different scope — including the 1993 Western Living Home of the Year.
1561 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver · Built 1993
Western Living Home of the Year — 1993
Scope. Jim built 1561 Inglewood Avenue in 1993. Western Living named it Home of the Year that same year for its conservatory sunroom, central archway and library.
Why this matters. Its carpentry and millwork are still the standard we bring to every West Vancouver project.
1276 Haywood Avenue, West Vancouver · Full Interior and Exterior Remodel
100% Remodel — Interior, Exterior, and Added Living Areas
Scope. A complete renovation: every interior surface, the exterior cladding, added living areas, the staircase, kitchen, primary bedroom and a rebuilt rear deck with a hot tub.
Why this matters. It shows a 1970s or 1980s West Van home can reach today's standard without a tear-down.
1300 Chartwell Drive, West Vancouver · Built 2015
British Properties Custom Build — Slope, View Corridor, Full Scope
Scope. A 2015 new build high in the British Properties, where slope, view-corridor rules and large setbacks slow every project. Kitchen and bathrooms designed in-house.
Why this matters. We still take on full builds at the top of the West Van market.
2026 Local Cost Bands
What a home renovation actually costs in West Vancouver
These are the 2026 planning ranges we quote most often. Your final cost depends on scope, finishes, permits and the condition of the home.
| Scope | Typical West Van band |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic renovation | $200,000 – $500,000 |
| Mid-scope whole-home renovation | $500,000 – $1,000,000 |
| Whole-home renovation | $1,000,000 – $2,000,000 |
| Heritage or luxury rebuild | $2,000,000+ |
| Per square foot (mid-range) | $220 – $400 / sq ft |
Quick answer. A whole-home renovation in West Vancouver typically costs $500,000 to $1 million for a 2,500-square-foot home. Heritage and British Properties projects often exceed $2 million.
Important · Read Before You Compare Quotes
Notes about your home renovation cost
- 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.
- Structural changes, additions, plumbing or electrical changes, and exterior scope may require permits or development checks — we walk you through what your project needs.
- We provide a full cost breakdown on request.
- We provide detailed drawings and a written estimate as part of every home renovation planning West Vancouver engagement.
- We send past project photos on request — every named West Vancouver build in the portfolio has photo documentation.
- All work begins only after a written agreement signed by all parties — your free home renovation consultation West Vancouver homeowners book with Jim turns into a formal scope before anything is ordered.
- 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 helps price the real scope early, before demolition exposes avoidable surprises. DELANA explains where the money goes and where the scope can be simplified without cutting corners.
What "whole home renovation" actually means in West Vancouver
A whole-home renovation is more than a cosmetic refresh. Most older homes in Ambleside, Dundarave and the British Properties need envelope, electrical and structural work before any finish goes in. A complete renovation typically covers:
Structural and envelope work
Load-bearing wall changes, roof replacement, exterior cladding, window upgrades, water-management on slope sites.
Full mechanical
Plumbing rough-in, electrical upgrade, heat pump or hydronic conversion from electric baseboard, ventilation.
Pre-1990 hazard remediation
Asbestos abatement, knob-and-tube replacement, lead-paint encapsulation where present.
Permits and zoning compliance
Submission to the District of West Vancouver, view-corridor and tree-retention review where the lot demands it.
Interior layout and finish
Kitchen rebuild, bathroom rebuild, millwork, flooring, paint, lighting design.
Landscape, deck and outdoor living
Common on West Van lots with ocean or city views worth keeping.
Ask every contractor what is in and what is out of their per-square-foot number. We write that breakdown into every scope.
From First Call to Final Walk-Through
How DELANA runs a whole home renovation
Most schedule blowouts on the North Shore come from a scope that was never properly written or a permit that was never properly sequenced. Our process is built to remove both.
- 1
Consultation and walk-through
Jim walks the home with you and gives an honest read on what the scope needs to cover.
- 2
Design and scope
Drawings, finish selections and a written scope. Nothing is left "to be decided later". That phrase is where change orders start.
- 3
Permits
We submit to the District of West Vancouver, including tree, view-corridor and zoning checks, and build the permit queue into the timeline.
- 4
Demolition and rough-in
Structure, mechanical, plumbing and electrical, in that order. If hidden conditions surface, we re-price honestly.
- 5
Finishes and millwork
Cabinetry, tile, flooring, paint and lighting. This phase runs smoothly only when the earlier ones were done right.
- 6
Walk-through and warranty
Final inspection, deficiency list, and a signed warranty addendum at hand-over.
Credentials, Warranty & Follow-Through
How DELANA backs the work after hand-over
- Written warranty: a warranty addendum is signed at hand-over on every project. Jim remains your point of contact for the full warranty period.
- BC 2-5-10 home warranty: on qualifying new builds and substantial renovations, the BC 2-5-10 warranty applies: materials and labour 2 years, building envelope 5 years, structure 10 years.
- Energy upgrades: heat pump conversion from electric baseboard, envelope air-sealing and better windows are planned into whole-home scopes at the design stage.
From West Vancouver Homeowners
What homeowners say about DELANA
Every review sits on our public Google profile under the reviewer's own name. Here are three, word for word, from homeowners who hired us for full-home 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."
"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."
"I hired them right at the time of purchasing my home, and they truly transformed it on very short notice. They painted the entire house beautifully, removed the old carpet, and installed brand-new flooring — completely changing the look and feel of the space. What really stood out was their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality work under a tight timeline."
5.0 average on Google.
West Vancouver renovation FAQ
A cosmetic renovation typically starts around $200,000. A mid-scope whole-home renovation on a 2,500-square-foot home runs $500,000 to $1 million. Full renovations in the British Properties, Caulfeild or West Bay typically run $1 million to $2 million, and heritage or luxury rebuilds run higher.
In West Vancouver, a full renovation of a 1,500-square-foot home typically lands between $400,000 and $700,000 for mid-scope work. When the scope includes envelope, structural and heritage-grade finishes, expect $700,000 to $1.1 million. Always ask what the quote leaves out: permits, fees and appliances add up.
A fixed price works well when the scope is small and fully defined. When a whole-home job has structural or heritage unknowns, a transparent time-and-materials contract is often fairer. We match the contract type to the scope and explain why before anyone signs.
Six to twelve months from permit issue for a typical whole-home renovation. Heritage homes and full envelope rebuilds take twelve to eighteen months. A quote shorter than six months on a full-scope job is worth a second look.
Structural changes, additions, plumbing or electrical work and exterior changes usually need permits or development checks from the District of West Vancouver. We review your scope early, confirm what the District requires, and handle the submission and inspections.
Three things: kitchens, where cabinetry and millwork drive 40 to 55 per cent of the spend; envelope rebuilds on heritage and slope-site homes; and structural changes such as removing load-bearing walls or adding a storey. We price each one honestly at the scope stage.
Yes. Heritage work includes envelope restoration, period-appropriate millwork, asbestos and lead-paint abatement on pre-1990 homes, and District heritage paperwork where the property is listed. The 1561 Inglewood Avenue home, built by DELANA in 1993, is still our reference for finish quality.
Have more questions? Call Jim directly at (236) 858-8187 · send us a message
Home renovation West Vancouver — neighbourhoods we serve
What a renovation involves changes from one West Van neighbourhood to the next.
British Properties Home renovation in the British Properties means slope sites, view-corridor rules, large setbacks and longer permit cycles. Our 2015 custom build at 1300 Chartwell Drive sits here.
Ambleside Older homes within walking distance of Ambleside Beach and Park Royal. Envelope and mechanical upgrades usually lead the scope.
Dundarave Character homes between 22nd and 25th Streets, often heritage-influenced. Structural updates usually come alongside the finish work.
Caulfeild Established lots with ocean exposure. Access, deliveries and trade parking are planned early, and older character homes may need heritage-sensitive exterior work.
Cedardale and Park Royal Close to the commercial spine, with many mid-century homes that need mechanical and envelope upgrades.
Horseshoe Bay The west end of West Van: slope, waterfront weather, ferry traffic and tight delivery windows all shape the schedule.
West Bay Premium homes with view expectations, ocean exposure, water-management needs and luxury finish standards.
Eagle Harbour / Gleneagles / Whytecliff Narrow roads and salt air. We stage parking, drainage and delivery timing before demolition begins.
Sister cities: Vancouver · North Vancouver · Burnaby · Shaughnessy
Related Reading
More on the cost, scope and decisions behind a whole-home renovation
Detailed guides written by DELANA on the individual scopes that make up most West Vancouver whole-home renovation budgets.
Full home renovation cost in Vancouver
A real $550K scope example, plus permits, hidden conditions and quote-comparison guidance.
Read guideKitchen renovation cost in Vancouver
Honest cost ranges by scope — cosmetic, mid-tier, luxury — based on real DELANA project quotes.
Read guideBathroom renovation cost in Vancouver
What $25k vs $75k vs $150k actually buys you in a West Van bathroom rebuild.
Read guideHome renovation planning in West Vancouver
A ten-step checklist for scope, budget, permits, quotes, finishes and difficult-site logistics.
Read guideHow to choose a general contractor in Vancouver
The vetting questions every West Van homeowner should ask before signing.
Read guideReady to start your West Vancouver renovation?
Call Jim Lazos directly at (236) 858-8187 or book a consultation. DELANA Interiors is based at 1310 Sinclair Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3W2. The first walk-through is free: we check the structure and envelope, then give you a written scope before any contract is signed.
1310 Sinclair Street, West Vancouver, BC
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