Your home should reflect your lifestyle, your tastes, and the stunning Okanagan surroundings. At Amend Developments, we specialize in breathing new life into existing spaces.
Whether you are envisioning a complete overhaul of a lakeside property or targeted, high-quality updates to revitalize your family home, our team delivers uncompromising craftsmanship at every scale.
“From high-end luxury remodels to foundational home improvements, we build spaces designed to be lived in and loved.”
Full scale renovation services
We manage every aspect of your renovation, from the initial concepts to the final coat of paint.
Whole-Home Transformations
Gut renovations and complete floorplan reconfigurations that modernize your home's flow, maximize natural light, and increase property value.
Custom Kitchens
The heart of your home deserves the best: custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, premium countertops, and functional islands built for entertaining.
Spa-Inspired Bathrooms
Custom walk-in showers, freestanding soaker tubs, bespoke vanities, and premium tile work that upgrade your daily routine.
Home Additions & Extensions
Running out of space? We build extensions, secondary suites, and outdoor living areas that blend naturally with your home's original architecture.
Custom Home Renovations in Kelowna: cost and timeline
What Okanagan homeowners typically budget and how long a whole-home project runs, so you can plan before you ever request a quote.
- Typical project range
- $75,000 – $500,000+ CAD
- Interior renovation, per sq ft
- $150 – $350
- Typical timeline
- 4 – 9 months on site
- Design and planning phase
- 6 – 12 weeks before construction
- City of Kelowna permits
- 10 – 20 business days to issue
- Recommended contingency
- 15 – 20% of the construction budget
- Typical resale return
- 50 – 75% on major renovations in BC
These are planning ranges for the Okanagan market, not a quote. Renovation costs in Kelowna run roughly 20% above the national average because of regional labour and material demand. Your number depends on scope, existing conditions, and selections, and we confirm it in writing after a site visit.
What actually drives the cost of a whole-home renovation
Structural and layout changes
Moving walls is the single largest cost lever in any renovation. Removing a load-bearing wall means engineering drawings, a permit, temporary support, and a beam sized for the span, which routinely adds $8,000 to $25,000 before a single finish is installed. Relocating plumbing stacks or the electrical panel carries similar weight. A renovation that keeps the existing footprint and upgrades finishes can cost less than half of one that reorganizes how the house works.
The age and condition of the house
Okanagan housing stock spans a wide range, and each era brings its own surprises. Homes built before 1990 frequently need electrical upgrades to meet current BC code, which runs $1,500 to $4,000 when discovered mid-project. Houses built before 1990 may also contain asbestos in flooring, drywall compound, or insulation, and testing plus abatement adds $2,000 to $10,000. We inspect and test before quoting so these appear in the budget rather than as a mid-project shock.
Level of finish
Two identical floorplans can differ by six figures based on selections alone. Cabinetry is usually the widest single spread: stock boxes versus custom-milled millwork built to your ceiling height can differ by $30,000 or more across a whole home. Countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and hardware each span comparable multiples. We set written allowances for every category up front so you can move money toward what you touch and see every day.
Permits, engineering, and professional fees
Structural work, additions, and most plumbing or electrical relocations require a City of Kelowna building permit, typically issued in 10 to 20 business days. Permit fees themselves are modest relative to project cost. The real value is in work that is inspected, insurable, and clean at resale. Structural changes also require a BC-registered engineer. Amend handles permit applications, drawings, and inspection scheduling as part of the project.
Whether you live on site
Staying in the home during a whole-home renovation reduces your accommodation cost but extends the schedule, because trades work around occupied rooms, dust containment is more involved, and services must be restored nightly. Moving out typically compresses the timeline by 15 to 25% and often lowers the labour cost enough to partly offset rent. We model both options during planning.
The Amend process
Renovations shouldn't feel chaotic. Our process is built around clear communication, transparency, and efficiency.
Consultation & Vision
We sit down with you to understand your goals, budget, and preferences, making sure we are aligned before any hammers swing.
Planning & Permitting
We handle the logistical heavy lifting: securing building permits in your municipality and finalizing the architectural blueprints.
Construction & Craftsmanship
Our skilled tradespeople get to work, keeping a clean, respectful job site while bringing your vision to life with premium materials.
Final Walkthrough
We review every detail with you to make sure the result exceeds your expectations and meets our rigorous quality standards.
What clients say about this work
Rated 5.0 on Google, A+ on BBB
Reviews from Okanagan homeowners who hired Amend for projects like yours.
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.
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.
Jason completed our kitchen reno to absolute perfection and exceeded our expectations. We have so much enjoyment each and every day in a kitchen and dining area that we love to live, work and entertain in.
Common questions
How much does a whole-home renovation cost in Kelowna?
Most whole-home renovations in Kelowna and the Okanagan fall between $75,000 and $500,000, or roughly $150 to $350 per square foot for interior work. The spread depends on whether walls move, the age of the home, and the level of finish. Kelowna runs about 20% above the national average because of regional labour and material demand.
How long does a whole-home renovation take?
Plan on 4 to 9 months on site for a whole-home renovation, plus 6 to 12 weeks of design, selections, and permitting beforehand. Homes needing structural work or a City of Kelowna permit sit at the longer end. We provide a written schedule before construction starts.
Do I need a permit to renovate my house in Kelowna?
Yes, if the work is structural, adds square footage, or relocates plumbing, gas, or electrical. Cosmetic work such as flooring, paint, and cabinet replacement in the same footprint generally does not require one. The City of Kelowna typically issues residential permits in 10 to 20 business days. Amend applies for and manages permits on your behalf.
Should I move out during the renovation?
For whole-home projects we usually recommend it. Moving out compresses the schedule by roughly 15 to 25% because trades can work in parallel without dust containment or nightly service restoration. For phased renovations where a kitchen or bathroom stays usable, staying is realistic.
How much contingency should I budget?
We recommend holding 15 to 20% of the construction budget as contingency on a whole-home renovation, and closer to 20% on homes built before 1990 where wiring, plumbing, or asbestos may surface once walls open.
Will a renovation increase my home's value?
Major renovations in BC typically return 50 to 75% of their cost at resale, with kitchens and bathrooms returning the most. Homeowners who plan to stay five or more years generally weigh daily liveability more heavily than resale return.
Serving the Okanagan Valley
While we call Kelowna home, our reputation for quality has taken us up and down the valley: Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon, Peachland, Summerland, and Penticton. Wherever your project is located, expect the same reliable service, transparent pricing, and exceptional results.
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