Metro Vancouver Renovation Cost Index — July 2023
July 2023 renovation costs across Metro Vancouver from Reno Stars' own itemized project quotes: median $35,700, cost by renovation type, and the three-year trend.
Every month we publish what renovations actually cost in Metro Vancouver — real numbers from Reno Stars' own itemized project quotes, not survey guesses. Here is the picture for July 2023.
Not all renovation dollars are equal. In July 2023 we cut the data by project size — where the money actually goes across Metro Vancouver.
The overall median quote is about $35,700, but the spread is wide: whole-homes cluster near $64,700 while whole-home projects run to $64,700+. Here's the full picture.
The trend to July 2023
Each point is a six-month trailing median (~50 real quotes), so it shows the genuine direction of travel. Over the three years to July 2023 the median has moved +27%.
What each renovation type costs (July 2023)
Median and typical range (middle 50% of quotes) for projects quoted over the twelve months to July 2023:
| Renovation type | Typical range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-home / multi-room | $49,700 – $79,300 | $64,700 | N=13 |
| Kitchen | $31,900 – $71,900 | $49,000 | N=27 |
Kitchen — median $49,000
Cabinetry and countertops are the swing factor between the low and high end — not appliances. A cabinet-reface with a new counter and backsplash sits near the bottom; a full gut with custom cabinetry, stone counters and a moved island pushes toward the top. Typical kitchen quotes run $31,900 to $71,900 (12 months to July 2023).
Whole-home — median $64,700
Whole-home and multi-room projects carry by far the widest range because scope varies most — from a two-room refresh to a full-house gut. Kitchens plus bathrooms done together are the most common driver into six figures. Typical whole-home quotes run $49,700 to $79,300 (12 months to July 2023).
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Where July sits in the renovation calendar
Our own booking data shows a clear seasonal pattern across Metro Vancouver: March through June is the busiest stretch — May is the single busiest month for new project quotes, running nearly triple the December low. July falls in the steady late-summer/early-fall stretch.
It's a practical window to get quotes in without the spring backlog.
Year over year
Six-month trailing median ending each July:
- July 2021: $21,200
- July 2022: $18,400
- July 2023: $35,700
Versus 2021, the typical July quote is up about 69% — a gradual firming.
How we calculate this
Every figure comes from real, itemized Reno Stars project quotes across Metro Vancouver — actual scoped pricing from our estimating system, not rounded ranges or third-party surveys. We use the median (not the average, which a few large whole-home jobs would distort) over a six-month trailing window so each figure reflects a real sample. Not every project is quoted through this system, so these represent a large real sample — hundreds of itemized quotes — not a complete project count.
Cite this data
These figures are free to cite with a link to reno-stars.com. In one line: "Metro Vancouver renovation quotes sit at a median of about $35,700 in July 2023, per contractor Reno Stars' own project data." For the full methodology and every category, see our Metro Vancouver Renovation Cost Report.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a renovation cost in Vancouver in July 2023?
The median Metro Vancouver renovation quote is about $35,700 as of July 2023 (six-month trailing, from real Reno Stars quotes). kitchens around $49,000; whole-homes around $64,700.
Are renovation costs going up or down in Vancouver?
Median quotes fell from a peak in mid-2023 to a low in early 2025 and have since stabilised. As of July 2023 the median sits at about $35,700, eased lower over recent months — up about 27% across the three years to this edition.
Is July a good time to book a renovation?
July falls in the steady late-summer/early-fall stretch. It's a practical window to get quotes in without the spring backlog.
Where does this data come from?
From Reno Stars' own itemized project quotes across Metro Vancouver — real scoped pricing from our estimating system, not surveys or national averages. We report medians over a six-month trailing window and never publish a figure off a thin sample.
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