Metro Vancouver Renovation Cost Index — March 2026
March 2026 renovation costs across Metro Vancouver from Reno Stars' own itemized project quotes: median $24,500, 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 March 2026.
This edition looks closely at what a kitchen renovation really costs in Metro Vancouver — March 2026, from real Reno Stars quotes.
Across all types the typical quote is about $24,500 (median, six-month trailing) and has edged higher. For kitchens specifically, the median is $25,100, with most quotes between $19,300 and $40,400.
The trend to March 2026
Each point is a six-month trailing median (~50 real quotes), so it shows the genuine direction of travel. Over the three years to March 2026 the median has moved -9%.
What each renovation type costs (March 2026)
Median and typical range (middle 50% of quotes) for projects quoted over the twelve months to March 2026:
| Renovation type | Typical range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-home / multi-room | $59,000 – $115,300 | $73,300 | N=21 |
| Kitchen | $19,300 – $40,400 | $25,100 | N=29 |
| Bathroom | $12,500 – $30,300 | $16,400 | N=42 |
Kitchen — median $25,100
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 $19,300 to $40,400 (12 months to March 2026).
Bathroom — median $16,400
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 $12,500 to $30,300 (12 months to March 2026).
Whole-home — median $73,300
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 $59,000 to $115,300 (12 months to March 2026).
Planning a renovation in Metro Vancouver? Reno Stars gives you a free, itemized quote — real scoped pricing like the numbers on this page, with no obligation. Request your free quote →
Where March 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. March falls in the busiest stretch of the year — March through June, when homeowners book most.
In peak months the best trades are booked out furthest, so lead times stretch and there's less room to negotiate — worth starting quotes early.
Year over year
Six-month trailing median ending each March:
- March 2024: $27,300
- March 2025: $14,500
- March 2026: $24,500
Versus 2024, the typical March quote is down about 10% — 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 $24,500 in March 2026, 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 March 2026?
The median Metro Vancouver renovation quote is about $24,500 as of March 2026 (six-month trailing, from real Reno Stars quotes). bathrooms around $16,400; kitchens around $25,100; whole-homes around $73,300.
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 March 2026 the median sits at about $24,500, edged higher over recent months — down about 9% across the three years to this edition.
Is March a good time to book a renovation?
March falls in the busiest stretch of the year — March through June, when homeowners book most. In peak months the best trades are booked out furthest, so lead times stretch and there's less room to negotiate — worth starting quotes early.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Vancouver right now?
Typical bathroom quotes run $12,500 to $30,300, with a median around $16,400 (12 months to March 2026). 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.
Reno Stars
Professional renovation company serving Metro Vancouver with 20+ years of experience, $5M CGL insurance, WCB coverage, and up to 3-year warranty.