Rental Suite Upgrade
Kitchen and island
Service Area
Home Renovation in Burnaby
Jordan Lane General Contracting renovates homes in Burnaby, a short drive from our North Vancouver office over the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. We handle whole home renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and secondary suites, in detached houses from Burnaby Heights to Edmonds and in condos around Metrotown and Brentwood.
Burnaby housing covers a wide range: post war bungalows, 1960s and 1970s two storey houses with a basement level, newer infill homes and a large stock of high rise strata units. Each of those needs a different plan, and we scope the job around the building you actually have. We are a licensed, insured general contractor and HAVAN Award winners.
Representative Work
Suite and Kitchen Work That Fits Burnaby Houses
Many Burnaby houses have a lower level that is, or could be, a rental suite. Our Rental Suite Upgrade project is a good picture of that kind of job. The owner wanted more rent and more value from a tired suite, so we replaced the kitchen, rebuilt the bathroom, put in new flooring, doors and baseboards, refaced the fireplace and added pot lights through the whole space.
The photos below are from that project. We show them as an example of the scope, not as a Burnaby job, because the scope is typical of what Burnaby owners ask us for: a suite that rents well, a kitchen that works for a family, and a bathroom that will hold up to daily use. Open any photo to see it full size, or browse every project in our gallery.
Rental Suite Upgrade
Kitchen counters and window
Rental Suite Upgrade
Bathroom vanity
Rental Suite Upgrade
Fireplace
Services
Renovation Services for Burnaby Homes
In Burnaby we split our time between detached houses and strata units. House projects tend to be larger: a full main floor, a lower level turned into a suite, or both at once. Condo projects are tighter in scope but have more rules, because the strata, the building manager and the neighbours all have a say in how the work is done.
Either way, Jordan Lane runs the whole job as general contractor, from the first measurements to the final inspection.
Full Home Renovations
Whole house work on Burnaby bungalows and two storey homes: new layouts, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, lighting and finishing, plus legal suites on the lower floor where zoning allows.
Full Home RenovationsKitchens
Kitchen renovations for houses and condos. Wall removal where the structure allows, new cabinetry and counters, upgraded electrical for modern appliances and better lighting.
Kitchen renovationsBathrooms
Bathrooms rebuilt from the studs: waterproofed showers, new vanities and fixtures, ventilation that meets current code, and in condos, work that respects the building's plumbing stacks.
Bathroom renovationsLocal Conditions
What to Know Before Renovating in Burnaby
A lot of Burnaby's detached houses were built between the late 1940s and the early 1980s. Houses of that age can contain asbestos in drywall compound, textured ceilings, flooring or insulation, so WorkSafeBC requires a hazardous materials survey before demolition starts. We arrange the survey at the start of the job, so any abatement is in the schedule and the budget instead of being found halfway through.
Permits for houses go through the City of Burnaby. Adding a secondary suite, moving walls or changing plumbing usually needs one. For condos in Metrotown, Brentwood, Edmonds and other high rise areas, the strata comes first: most buildings want written approval, proof of insurance, booked elevator time and set working hours before a contractor can start. We prepare that paperwork with you so the strata approves the job the first time.
Our Process
How a Burnaby Renovation Runs
The steps are the same for a house or a condo. What changes is who has to sign off before work begins.
Step 01
First visit
We look at the space, the age of the building and how you want to use it, and note what will need a survey, a permit or a strata approval.
Step 02
Written quote
Line item pricing with allowances for finishes, so you can compare options and see where the money goes.
Step 03
Approvals
Hazardous materials survey, City of Burnaby permit, and for condos the strata form, insurance certificate and elevator booking.
Step 04
Build
Demolition, any abatement, framing, plumbing and electrical, inspections, then drywall, cabinets, tile and finishing.
Step 05
Handover
A walkthrough with a deficiency list, the corrections, then warranty papers and product manuals.
Cost
Burnaby Renovation Costs
We price every Burnaby job from a visit and a written scope. Two similar kitchens can be far apart in cost once you know whether a wall is load bearing, whether the panel can take a new induction range, or whether the condo needs work done in short, booked windows.
The quote is itemised and the finish allowances are listed, so you know what each choice costs before you make it. These are the factors that most often move the number on Burnaby projects.
- Hazardous materials testing and any abatement in older houses
- Strata rules, elevator bookings and limited work hours in condos
- Adding or upgrading a secondary suite
- Electrical panel upgrades for new appliances
- Cabinetry, counters and tile choices
- Moving plumbing to change a layout
FAQ
Burnaby Renovation Questions
Questions Burnaby homeowners and condo owners ask before they commit to a project.
Do you renovate condos in Metrotown and Brentwood?
Yes. We renovate kitchens and bathrooms in Burnaby high rises and low rises. We work inside the strata's rules on hours, noise, elevator use and insurance, and we help you prepare the approval request.
Can you build a legal suite in my Burnaby basement?
In many cases, yes. It depends on ceiling height, exits, fire separation and what the City of Burnaby allows for your lot. We check those during the first visit and include the permit in the scope.
Does my older Burnaby house need an asbestos test before renovating?
If the house was built before 1990, WorkSafeBC requires a hazardous materials survey before demolition or renovation work that disturbs building materials. We book it at the start so there are no surprises later.
How far ahead should I book a Burnaby renovation?
Plan a few months ahead for a whole house, since design, survey and permit work happen before construction. A kitchen or bathroom can often start sooner. We give a schedule with the quote.
Nearby
Nearby Areas We Serve
Burnaby sits between two other communities on our service list.
Nearby
Home Renovation in Vancouver
Directly west of Burnaby. Gastown lofts, Yaletown penthouses and west side houses are all part of our Vancouver work.
Nearby
Home Renovation in Coquitlam
To the east. Family homes on Westwood Plateau and Burke Mountain and older houses in Maillardville and Austin Heights.
Also servingWest Vancouver, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Richmond. See all areas on our service area map.
Planning a Burnaby Renovation?
Call us or send the form and we will book a visit to your house or condo.
