Kelowna renovation cost guide · 2026
What does a renovation cost in Kelowna? Start with the room, then the scope. Compare kitchen, bathroom, and basement budgets before you fall in love with the finishes.
By Nailed It Developments · Updated
Budget basis: July 2026 published guides.
Find your starting point
Planning range · CAD
$28,000–$50,000
Renew a full bathroom with a tub or shower, waterproofing, tile, vanity, fixtures, and ventilation.
A planning range, not an instant quote. Your walkthrough establishes the actual scope.
Planning ranges in Canadian dollars, not a quote. Confirm taxes, permits, design, appliances, contingency, and exclusions in your written project scope. Existing conditions and selections can move a project outside these ranges.
01 / Kitchen
Keeping the layout can protect your budget. Moving walls, plumbing, or electrical adds work beyond the finishes you see.
| Project scope | Planning range (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh Keep the existing layout and focus on selected surfaces, hardware, lighting, or cabinetry updates. | $15,000–$50,000 |
| Mid-range remodel Replace cabinetry and countertops, update finishes, and coordinate plumbing and electrical work. | $35,000–$85,000 |
| Full gut / custom kitchen Rework the room with a larger scope, custom cabinetry, layout changes, and premium selections. | $85,000–$200,000+ |
02 / Bathroom
Compare the work behind the tile. Waterproofing, drain connections, ventilation, and subfloor repairs belong in the scope alongside fixtures.
| Project scope | Planning range (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Powder room Update a toilet, vanity, lighting, flooring, and paint in a room without a bath or shower. | $8,000–$15,000 |
| Standard full bathroom Renew a full bathroom with a tub or shower, waterproofing, tile, vanity, fixtures, and ventilation. | $28,000–$50,000 |
| Luxury ensuite Plan a larger bathroom with custom shower glass, premium tile, tailored cabinetry, and optional heated floors. | $60,000–$100,000+ |
03 / Basement & suite
A finished basement and a legal rental suite are different projects. Confirm suite feasibility and approvals before choosing finishes.
| Project scope | Planning range (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Finished basement Create more usable living space with framing, insulation, drywall, lighting, flooring, and finishes. | $35,000–$75,000 |
| Legal secondary suite Plan an additional dwelling with a kitchen, bathroom, required exits, separation, services, and approvals. | $75,000–$100,000+ |
Before you compare the price
A lower number can describe a smaller scope. Use these questions to understand what you are buying, who is responsible, and what happens if the home reveals a surprise.
How to compare renovation quotes →Ask for demolition, disposal, site protection, trade work, finishes, and final cleanup to be documented. Identify owner-supplied items and exclusions.
Confirm the fixtures, cabinetry, tile, and lighting allowed for. Ask what happens if the final selection costs more or has a longer lead time.
Identify required approvals and the party responsible. Building, plumbing, and electrical permits are not interchangeable.
Agree on how concealed conditions are documented and how you approve the cost and schedule impact before extra work proceeds.
Ask about the final walkthrough, outstanding items, inspection records, care instructions, and written warranty terms.
The ranges above reproduce Nailed It’s published July 2026 kitchen, bathroom, and basement planning guides, linked beside each table. They are not a statistical market average or a newly priced estimate. This update improves scope comparisons and planning guidance; your written quote establishes the actual price and inclusions.
For approvals, use the City of Kelowna building permit resources, the City’s plumbing permit guidance, and Technical Safety BC’s electrical permit guidance. Requirements depend on the property and proposed work.
Read our Kelowna renovation permit guide →Plan with confidence
The scope matters more than the room name. Our published planning ranges are $15,000–$50,000 for a kitchen refresh, $28,000–$50,000 for a standard full bathroom, and $35,000–$75,000 for a finished basement. Custom kitchens, luxury ensuites, and legal suites have larger scopes and budgets. All ranges are in Canadian dollars and need a project-specific quote.
Do not assume they are. These broad planning ranges do not establish a fixed set of inclusions. Ask your contractor to identify taxes, permit fees, design or engineering, appliances, owner-supplied items, and contingency separately in the written scope. Compare the same scope before comparing the final prices.
Scope labels are a starting point, not fixed packages. A large cosmetic refresh with premium surfaces can cost more than a smaller remodel with practical selections. Room size, the amount of cabinetry, existing conditions, and what stays in place determine the actual price.
Set the scope before choosing finishes, preserve a workable layout where possible, and confirm material selections before construction. Identify allowances and exclusions, plan for concealed conditions, and agree on the change-order process before work begins.
It depends on the work. Building and plumbing approvals are handled through the City of Kelowna; electrical installation permits are handled through Technical Safety BC. Painting and some finish-only updates may not need a building permit, but electrical or plumbing work needs its own review. Confirm requirements before demolition.
Start with a free in-home consultation to review the space, goals, and budget. If your project is a good fit, Nailed It Developments prepares a comprehensive quote within 1–2 weeks. It documents the full scope and provides one project price; individual tasks are not priced separately.
Start with a free in-home consultation. We’ll discuss your goals, existing conditions, and budget, then explain the next steps for your project.
