Metro Vancouver Renovation Cost Index — September 2024
September 2024 renovation costs across Metro Vancouver from Reno Stars' own itemized project quotes: median $20,400, 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 September 2024.
The interesting story in September 2024 is direction, not just level: the typical Metro Vancouver renovation quote has eased lower heading into the month.
At about $20,400 (median, six-month trailing), quotes are -10% versus three years ago. Below, what's moved — and which renovation types held firm.
The trend to September 2024
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 2024 the median has moved -10%.
What each renovation type costs (September 2024)
Median and typical range (middle 50% of quotes) for projects quoted over the twelve months to September 2024:
| Renovation type | Typical range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-home / multi-room | $47,200 – $128,000 | $94,000 | N=20 |
| Kitchen | $17,900 – $46,000 | $27,200 | N=23 |
| Bathroom | $17,900 – $31,200 | $27,300 | N=9 |
| Flooring | $6,900 – $23,000 | $9,200 | N=13 |
Kitchen — median $27,200
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 $17,900 to $46,000 (12 months to September 2024).
Bathroom — median $27,300
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 $17,900 to $31,200 (12 months to September 2024).
Whole-home — median $94,000
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 $47,200 to $128,000 (12 months to September 2024).
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 $23,000 (12 months to September 2024).
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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 2022: $32,700
- September 2023: $32,800
- September 2024: $20,400
Versus 2022, the typical September quote is down about 38% — 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 $20,400 in September 2024, 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 2024?
The median Metro Vancouver renovation quote is about $20,400 as of September 2024 (six-month trailing, from real Reno Stars quotes). bathrooms around $27,300; kitchens around $27,200; whole-homes around $94,000.
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 2024 the median sits at about $20,400, eased lower over recent months — down about 10% 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.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Vancouver right now?
Typical bathroom quotes run $17,900 to $31,200, with a median around $27,300 (12 months to September 2024). 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.
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