The best contractors and home builders in Kelowna, BC
6 lists for Kelowna, one per trade, each with up to 10 firms. Every list starts from Google Maps searches in the city, and firms are weighed on Google rating, review count, the services each firm offers and its portfolio.
Every list for Kelowna
One list per trade, with the three firms ranked highest on each.
- General contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Realty RenovationRated 5.0 out of 5 from 72 Google reviews
- Number 2: ARG ContractingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 66 Google reviews
- Number 3: Okanagan Urban ContractorsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 54 Google reviews
- Custom home builders
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: ARG ContractingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 66 Google reviews
- Number 2: Stonewood DevelopmentRated 5.0 out of 5 from 37 Google reviews
- Number 3: Degroot Custom HomesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Google reviews
- Renovation contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Richcon ConstructionRated 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Google reviews
- Number 2: Big Valley Homes and RenovationsRated 4.8 out of 5 from 26 Google reviews
- Number 3: Plan B ContractorsRated 4.7 out of 5 from 37 Google reviews
- Kitchen renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Kelowna Renovations & FlooringRated 5.0 out of 5 from 50 Google reviews
- Number 2: Cedarland RenovationRated 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews
- Number 3: Degroot Custom HomesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Google reviews
- Bathroom renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Kelowna Renovations & FlooringRated 5.0 out of 5 from 50 Google reviews
- Number 2: Cedarland RenovationRated 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews
- Number 3: Canine ConstructionRated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 Google reviews
- Basement renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Realty RenovationRated 5.0 out of 5 from 72 Google reviews
- Number 2: Turneround Construction & RenovationsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 39 Google reviews
- Number 3: Time for a ChangeRated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 Google reviews
Hiring a contractor in Kelowna: common questions
Who issues building permits in Kelowna?
Building permits for homes in Kelowna come from the City of Kelowna. Structural work, additions, new plumbing and electrical work and basement finishing usually need one, while cosmetic updates usually do not. Agree in writing whether you or the firm applies.
How do I check a contractor in Kelowna before hiring?
Ask for a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC, which confirms the firm is registered for workers' compensation and in good standing, and for a certificate of liability insurance covering the dates of your job. Then read its Google reviews from the last year and ask to see finished work like yours.
Is there a warranty on a new home in British Columbia?
A new house in British Columbia must be built by a residential builder licensed by BC Housing and enrolled in third-party 2-5-10 home warranty insurance: two years on defects in materials and labour, five years on the building envelope and ten years on the structure.
Is renovation work covered by a warranty?
A renovation is not a new home, so the new home warranty rules usually do not apply: get the firm's own workmanship warranty in writing, with what it covers and for how long. Renovators in RenoMark, the Canadian Home Builders' Association program, offer a minimum two-year warranty on their work.
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