Metro Vancouver Renovation Cost Index — September 2023

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 September 2023.

This edition looks closely at what a kitchen renovation really costs in Metro Vancouver — September 2023, from real Reno Stars quotes.

Across all types the typical quote is about $32,800 (median, six-month trailing) and has edged higher. For kitchens specifically, the median is $47,100, with most quotes between $30,600 and $69,700.

The trend to September 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 September 2023 the median has moved +16%.

What each renovation type costs (September 2023)

Median and typical range (middle 50% of quotes) for projects quoted over the twelve months to September 2023:

Renovation type	Typical range	Median	Sample
Whole-home / multi-room	$49,100 – $79,500	$75,700	N=12
Kitchen	$30,600 – $69,700	$47,100	N=30
Flooring	$8,300 – $28,200	$18,700	N=10

Kitchen — median $47,100

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 $30,600 to $69,700 (12 months to September 2023).

Whole-home — median $75,700

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 $49,100 to $79,500 (12 months to September 2023).

Flooring — median $18,700

Flooring quotes swing on material and area — laminate or vinyl in a condo sits low; wide-plank engineered hardwood across a whole house sits high. Typical flooring quotes run $8,300 to $28,200 (12 months to September 2023).

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Where September 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. September 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 September:

• September 2021: $22,900
• September 2022: $32,700
• September 2023: $32,800

Versus 2021, the typical September quote is up about 43% — 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 $32,800 in September 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 September 2023?

The median Metro Vancouver renovation quote is about $32,800 as of September 2023 (six-month trailing, from real Reno Stars quotes). kitchens around $47,100; whole-homes around $75,700.

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 September 2023 the median sits at about $32,800, edged higher over recent months — up about 16% across the three years to this edition.

Is September a good time to book a renovation?

September 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.