West Kelowna homeowners sit minutes from our Kelowna base, which makes it one of the easiest places in the valley for us to serve. Crews, materials, and site visits cross the William R. Bennett Bridge daily, so your project keeps the same pace and standard as any build in our own backyard.

The housing here spans everything from wine-country estates and lakeview walkouts to solid 1990s family homes ready for a modern layout, a chef-grade kitchen, or a full main-floor transformation. We handle design collaboration, permits with the City of West Kelowna, and every trade in between.

What we build in West Kelowna

Every service we offer in Kelowna, delivered to West Kelowna with the same crew and the same standard.

Custom Home Renovations

Whole-home transformations, floorplan reconfigurations, additions, and modernized layouts.

Custom Kitchens

Chef-inspired kitchens with bespoke cabinetry, premium countertops, and smart layouts.

Bathrooms & Built-Ins

Spa-inspired bathrooms, custom vanities, closets, entertainment centers, and storage.

Finish Carpentry

Crown molding, wainscoting, casings, doors, and staircases with flawless joints.

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Renovation costs and permits in West Kelowna

Planning figures for West Kelowna homeowners. These are Okanagan market ranges, not a quote, and we confirm your number in writing after a site visit.

Permitting authority
City of West Kelowna
Typical permit turnaround
15 – 25 business days
Kitchen renovation
$30,000 – $85,000
Bathroom renovation
$20,000 – $45,000
Whole-home renovation
$150 – $350 per sq ft
Neighbourhoods served
Lakeview Heights, Shannon Lake, Glenrosa, Rose Valley, Smith Creek, West Kelowna Estates
Distance from our Kelowna shop
15 – 25 minutes across the bridge

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Renovating a West Kelowna home

Much of West Kelowna's housing stock went up between 1990 and 2010, which puts it in a useful position: recent enough that wiring and plumbing are usually current, old enough that the floorplans are dated. The most common project we take on here is opening a closed kitchen into the living space, which typically means removing a load-bearing wall and adding an engineered beam at $8,000 to $25,000 before finishes.

Lakeview Heights and Rose Valley bring the valley's steeper lots, and hillside homes carry their own considerations. Walkout basements and split levels often mean plumbing and structure are stacked in ways that limit where a kitchen or bathroom can move. We assess this during the consultation rather than discovering it after demolition, because on a sloped lot the difference between a wall that can come out and one that cannot is measured in tens of thousands of dollars.

Older Glenrosa properties and the remaining pre-1990 homes near the lake are where we test for asbestos before quoting. Flooring adhesive, drywall compound, and insulation from that era regularly contain it, and abatement runs $2,000 to $10,000. Finding it during the quote stage is inconvenient. Finding it on day three of demolition stops the project.

West Kelowna renovation questions

Do you charge extra for renovations in West Kelowna?

No. West Kelowna is 15 to 25 minutes from our Kelowna shop and crews cross the bridge daily, so there is no travel premium. Pricing matches what we quote in Kelowna.

Who issues building permits in West Kelowna?

The City of West Kelowna issues residential building permits, typically in 15 to 25 business days. Amend prepares and submits the application, coordinates drawings, and schedules inspections as part of the project.

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in West Kelowna?

A custom kitchen in West Kelowna typically runs $30,000 to $85,000, the same range as Kelowna. A cosmetic refresh starts near $15,000, and a full gut with layout changes runs $85,000 to $200,000 or more.

Can you remove a wall in a hillside or walkout home?

Often, but it depends on how the structure is stacked. Split-level and walkout homes common in Lakeview Heights and Rose Valley sometimes carry loads in ways that make removal expensive or impractical. We assess the framing during the consultation before it becomes part of the plan.

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How clients describe working with us, in their own words.

We had a great experience working with Jason. He was always professional, helpful, articulate and a perfectionist at all he takes on. There were never problems, only solutions. Our renovation is exactly what we had hoped for.

Sandy Tower

Jason is a skilled professional who delivers on time and on budget. I have used Amend for both residential and commercial projects and they have always delivered a high quality product. Highly recommended.

Michael Rawluk

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