Metro Vancouver Renovation Cost Index — January 2025

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 January 2025.

January 2025 falls in the quiet late-fall-to-winter lull, when new project quotes run well below the spring peak. Timing shapes both how fast you can start and what you'll pay.

The typical renovation quote sits at about $14,400 (median, six-month trailing) and has eased lower lately. Booking a quote now for new-year work often means shorter lead times and sharper pricing than the March–June rush. Here's the full breakdown by renovation type.

The trend to January 2025

Each point is a six-month trailing median (~50 real quotes), so it shows the genuine direction of travel. Over the three years to January 2025 the median has moved -47%.

What each renovation type costs (January 2025)

Median and typical range (middle 50% of quotes) for projects quoted over the twelve months to January 2025:

Renovation type	Typical range	Median	Sample
Whole-home / multi-room	$49,900 – $108,400	$64,500	N=18
Kitchen	$18,900 – $38,200	$27,900	N=24
Bathroom	$15,800 – $30,200	$21,800	N=12
Flooring	$6,900 – $17,400	$9,200	N=15

Kitchen — median $27,900

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 $18,900 to $38,200 (12 months to January 2025).

Bathroom — median $21,800

Bathrooms show the widest range of any category: a straightforward tub-to-shower refit lands near the low end, while a full re-tile with heated floors, a custom vanity and re-routed plumbing pushes toward the top. The median reflects a typical mid-scope refresh. Typical bathroom quotes run $15,800 to $30,200 (12 months to January 2025).

Whole-home — median $64,500

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 $49,900 to $108,400 (12 months to January 2025).

Flooring — median $9,200

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 $6,900 to $17,400 (12 months to January 2025).

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Where January 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. January falls in the quiet late-fall-to-winter lull, when new project quotes run well below the spring peak.

Booking a quote now for new-year work often means shorter lead times and more competitive pricing than you'll see in the March–June rush.

Year over year

Six-month trailing median ending each January:

• January 2023: $59,200
• January 2024: $30,500
• January 2025: $14,400

Versus 2023, the typical January quote is down about 76% — costs have settled after the 2024 correction rather than climbing back.

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 $14,400 in January 2025, 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 January 2025?

The median Metro Vancouver renovation quote is about $14,400 as of January 2025 (six-month trailing, from real Reno Stars quotes). bathrooms around $21,800; kitchens around $27,900; whole-homes around $64,500.

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 January 2025 the median sits at about $14,400, eased lower over recent months — down about 47% across the three years to this edition.

Is January a good time to book a renovation?

January falls in the quiet late-fall-to-winter lull, when new project quotes run well below the spring peak. Booking a quote now for new-year work often means shorter lead times and more competitive pricing than you'll see in the March–June rush.

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Vancouver right now?

Typical bathroom quotes run $15,800 to $30,200, with a median around $21,800 (12 months to January 2025). A simple tub-to-shower swap sits near the low end; a full re-tile with heated floors and a custom vanity sits near the high end.

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.