How do you decide which home renovations to list?

Every listing is evaluated against our published five-pillar methodology — reputation and review quality, service-area expertise, licensing and compliance, digital presence, and cross-platform consistency. We do not invent ratings or review counts.

Can a renovation contractor pay to rank higher?

Some listings are sponsored. They are always labeled Sponsored, and sponsorship does not change rank, awards, or how we evaluate the business.

Do I need a city shortlist to hire a renovation contractor?

City shortlists roll out one market at a time. Until one exists, use the what-we-look-for notes and red flags on this page to vet a local renovation contractor yourself.

Home Renovations Directory

A renovation contractor is in your house for weeks with other people's money. We evaluate renovation companies on licensing and insurance, written scopes and payment milestones, the quality of reviews around budget and schedule, and a portfolio of finished work that matches what they sell.

Home Renovations by city

City shortlists for home renovations are rolling out city by city. In the meantime, here's exactly what we look for — and what to avoid — so you can vet one yourself with confidence.

Home Renovations we're tracking

Evaluated against our five-pillar methodology. Sponsored listings are always labeled.

Paid placements. Sponsorship does not change a business's rank or award eligibility.

Canyon Property Projects

Property ReVision

Ruhi Construction

Canadian Home Style

Home Renovations · Vancouver

North Vancouver & Metro Vancouver

★ Highly Rated

North Vancouver flooring showroom and renovation company — supplying and installing hardwood, vinyl, carpet, and tile, and building custom kitchens and bathrooms across Metro Vancouver.

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The Renovation Team

Home Renovations · Vancouver

Vancouver, Burnaby & Surrey

★ Highly Rated

Kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovations plus custom home building across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey.

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What we look for in a renovation contractor

A written, fixed-scope contract with milestone-based payments
Licensing, liability insurance, and workplace coverage you can verify
A portfolio of completed projects, ideally with references
Reviews that mention staying on budget and on schedule
A written process for change orders and warranty work

When you need home renovations

Kitchen and bathroom remodelsWhole-home renovationsBasement finishing and suitesAdditions and structural changesInterior and exterior upgradesPermits and design-build

Red flags when hiring

✕Large deposits well beyond materials cost
✕Verbal-only quotes or open-ended scopes
✕No proof of insurance or trade qualifications
✕Pressure to start immediately or to pay in cash
✕A pattern of reviews citing delays, overruns, or abandoned jobs

FAQ

How do you decide which home renovations to list?: Every listing is evaluated against our published five-pillar methodology — reputation and review quality, service-area expertise, licensing and compliance, digital presence, and cross-platform consistency. We do not invent ratings or review counts.
Can a renovation contractor pay to rank higher?: Some listings are sponsored. They are always labeled Sponsored, and sponsorship does not change rank, awards, or how we evaluate the business.
Do I need a city shortlist to hire a renovation contractor?: City shortlists roll out one market at a time. Until one exists, use the what-we-look-for notes and red flags on this page to vet a local renovation contractor yourself.

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