Burnaby homeowners invest heavily in their properties and expect their kitchen renovation contractor to deliver the same level of care. A kitchen renovation in Burnaby is one of the highest-return home improvement investments you can make — a properly executed kitchen remodel returns 70 to 80 percent of its cost at resale while transforming how you use your home every day. Whether you are in Metrotown, Lougheed, South Burnaby, or Deer Lake, the standard is the same: quality craftsmanship, honest pricing, and a finished kitchen that exceeds what you imagined.
Elite Empire Developments is a licensed kitchen renovation contractor in Burnaby specialising in custom kitchen renovations for homeowners who are serious about the result. We have completed kitchen renovations across all of Burnaby’s neighbourhoods. We understand the housing stock — from older Burnaby homes with compact galley kitchens to newer builds where the kitchen is the centrepiece of an open-concept main floor. We manage the entire kitchen renovation process: design consultation, material sourcing, City of Burnaby permit coordination, construction, and final inspection.
meowners who are serious about the result. We have completed kitchen renovations across all of Burnaby’s neighbourhoods. We understand the housing stock — from older Burnaby homes with compact galley kitchens to newer builds where the kitchen is the centrepiece of an open-concept main floor. We manage the entire kitchen renovation process: design consultation, material sourcing, City of Burnaby permit coordination, construction, and final inspection.
Kitchen renovation costs in Burnaby are comparable to Vancouver — within 5 to 10 percent in most cases. A basic kitchen update in Burnaby runs $25,000 to $40,000. A mid-range custom kitchen renovation in Burnaby — the most common project we complete — costs $50,000 to $85,000. A high-end kitchen renovation in Burnaby with custom cabinetry and premium materials runs $100,000 to $140,000.
City of Burnaby permit fees are slightly lower than Vancouver, which helps offset comparable construction costs. Labour rates in Burnaby match Metro Vancouver broadly — skilled trades bill $85 to $180 per hour. Material costs are identical across the Lower Mainland. We provide a full written cost breakdown for every Burnaby kitchen renovation before work begins.
Every full kitchen renovation in Burnaby that involves electrical modifications, plumbing changes, or structural work requires a building permit from the City of Burnaby. We manage the entire permit process — application, submission, inspection bookings, and final sign-off. Burnaby’s building department processes kitchen renovation permits efficiently and we know what complete applications require. Permits are not optional and not something to skip — an unpermitted electrical modification is an insurance liability and a disclosure issue when you sell.
