Basement renovations

The 10 Best Basement Renovation Companies in Kelowna, BC

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This list ranks 10 basement renovation companies in Kelowna, BC. It starts from Google Maps searches for basement renovations and related building work in Kelowna: 70 firms were checked, and building and renovation firms with their own website and an open Google listing went forward. Firms are weighed on their Google rating, the number of reviews behind it, how closely their services match basement renovation, and their portfolio. The strongest firm overall sits at place 1, places 2 to 4 carry a badge for what each suits best, and places 5 to 10 run in order. Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked October 14, 2026. How we rank

Number 1: Realty Renovation

Best overall

Kelowna renovation contractor covering kitchens, bathrooms, basements and exteriors, plus additions, secondary suites and carriage houses across the Okanagan.

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Why it ranks here

  • Builds carriage houses, secondary suites and room additions, including suites converted from a basement or garage.
  • The firm puts a simple kitchen remodel at roughly six weeks and a complex one at ten weeks or longer.
  • Also takes on smaller updates such as deck building and repair, roofing, siding and paint, and vanity or countertop swaps.
  • Services run from kitchens, bathrooms and basements to exteriors, outdoor living and commercial renovations.

Number 2: Turneround Construction & Renovations

Best for secondary suites

Kelowna general contractor doing commercial tenant improvements and medical offices as well as full-home renovations, basements, suites and additions.

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Why it ranks here

  • Backs its renovation work with a one-year workmanship warranty.
  • Commercial work covers tenant improvements, office remodels, retail build-outs and medical and dental office renovations.
  • Residential jobs include structural remodels, basements, garage conversions and legal secondary suites as well as kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Designs and builds additions, from garage additions to secondary and in-law suites and enclosed living spaces.
  • Commits to reviewing a submitted project scope within 48 hours.

Number 3: Time for a Change

Best for owner-run basement work

West Kelowna general contractor and handyman doing legal suites, kitchens, bathrooms and decks for Okanagan homes and businesses.

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Why it ranks here

  • Owner Dave Reid has over 15 years of experience as a general contractor.
  • Born in West Kelowna, Dave Reid works as an independent contractor with each client from start to finish.
  • Interior work includes legal suites, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, framing, drywall and painting.
  • Outside, it builds and refinishes decks and installs railings, fencing and doors.
  • Takes on home improvement and maintenance jobs for residential and commercial clients.

Number 4: Kelowna Renovations & Flooring

Best for basements with sound separation

Kelowna renovation company doing kitchens, bathrooms, basements, legal secondary suites and commercial fit-outs across the Okanagan since 2014.

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Why it ranks here

  • Founded in Kelowna in 2014, with owners, project managers and crews still working as one locally run team.
  • Reports 500-plus completed projects across 10-plus years in the Okanagan.
  • Bathroom work resolves waterproofing, ventilation, tile and fixtures together as one system.
  • Designs legal secondary suites and finished basements around code, egress and sound separation.
  • Its AI renovation visualizer turns a photo of the actual room into a style concept to bring to the first conversation.
  • Also takes on commercial work: tenant improvements plus office, retail and hospitality spaces.

Number 5: Cedarland Renovation

Kelowna renovation company handling kitchens, bathrooms, basements and suites, plus tiling, decks and fireplace work across the Okanagan.

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  • Founder Haykal Abboud started the business in Kelowna in 2015.
  • Its founder has over 25 years as a civil engineer and project manager, including work in Russia, Algeria, Dubai, Kuwait and Lebanon.
  • Produces as-built drawings and redesigns floor plans in AutoCAD.
  • Takes on full gut renovations of newly bought homes as well as legal and non-legal suites.
  • Also dismantles and refits fireplaces, handling the framing, tiling, plastering and painting.
  • Works across the Okanagan Valley, from Vernon down through Kelowna and West Kelowna to Peachland and Penticton.

Number 6: Chriscan Construction

Kelowna general contractor specializing in dental office fit-outs, also building custom homes and commercial projects across Kelowna, Kamloops and beyond.

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  • Has been building residential and commercial projects in the Okanagan for over 30 years.
  • Dental office tenant improvements are a specialty, with dental clinics in Kelowna and Kamloops among its portfolio projects.
  • Also builds custom homes and takes on office, retail and restaurant projects throughout the Okanagan.
  • President and owner Jim Kitchin joined as an apprentice carpenter in 2004 and became a journeyman in 2008, later working as site supervisor and project manager.
  • Sponsors courses and workshops so staff keep up with sustainable building practices.

Ranks 07 to 10

Number 7: Fancy Homes Contracting

Number 9: SSk Construction

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 25 Google reviews 250-307-6642CallWebsiteof SSk Construction (opens in a new tab)

Number 10: Lazer Construction

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 20 Google reviews 250-515-1455CallWebsiteof Lazer Construction (opens in a new tab)

Compare the firms

RankFirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
01Realty RenovationBasement suites, additions and carriage housesBasement renovations · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Home additions · Carriage housesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 72 Google reviewsKelowna
02Turneround Construction & RenovationsSecondary suitesBasement renovations · General contracting · Tenant improvements · Home additions · Secondary suitesRated 4.9 out of 5 from 39 Google reviewsKelowna
03Time for a ChangeOwner-run basement workLegal suites · Bathroom renovations · Kitchen renovations · Deck construction · Drywall and paintingRated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 Google reviewsWest Kelowna, serves Kelowna
04Kelowna Renovations & FlooringBasements with sound separationBathroom renovations · Kitchen renovations · Basement renovations · Secondary suites · Commercial renovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 50 Google reviewsKelowna
05Cedarland RenovationRemodels that need redrawn floor plansKitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement finishing · Full-home renovations · Tiling and flooringRated 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Google reviewsKelowna
06Chriscan ConstructionDental and medical office build-outsGeneral contracting · Dental office fit-outs · Custom homes · Commercial construction · Tenant improvementsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 26 Google reviewsKelowna
07Fancy Homes ContractingExterior cladding and structural trade oversightConstruction management · Framing and concrete · Stone and stucco · Drywall and painting · Building maintenanceRated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Google reviewsKelowna
09SSk ConstructionStucco and stone exterior finishesStucco · Stone work · Soffit and fascia · Hardie siding · Panel claddingRated 4.8 out of 5 from 25 Google reviewsKelowna
10Lazer ConstructionCommercial tenant improvements and renovationsCommercial construction · Tenant improvements · RenovationsRated 4.6 out of 5 from 20 Google reviewsKelowna

What to check before hiring a basement renovation company in Kelowna

Five things to confirm with any firm, on this list or not, before you sign. The rules below are British Columbia's and Kelowna's.

  1. Registration with WorkSafeBC

    Ask the firm for a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC, which confirms it is registered for workers' compensation and its account is in good standing. The letter is free online and shows whether the firm is registered and paying its premiums; WorkSafeBC warns that a homeowner who hires an unregistered firm can be held liable for premiums owed on the work.

  2. Liability insurance

    Ask for a certificate of insurance that names the firm and shows commercial general liability coverage in force for the dates of your job, and check that the subcontractors it brings in are covered too.

  3. The building permit from Kelowna

    Building permits for homes in Kelowna come from the City of Kelowna, and finishing a basement or adding a secondary suite usually needs one. Agree in writing who applies for the permit and books the inspections.

  4. A written contract

    Get the scope of work, the payment schedule tied to stages of the work, start and finish dates, how changes are agreed and priced, and who handles permits and cleanup, all in one signed contract before any work starts.

  5. The 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.

Types of basement renovation company in Kelowna

The 10 firms on this list fall into 3 groups, read from what each firm's own site says it does and how it is listed on Google.

Renovation companies2

Renovation companies renovate existing homes, one room at a time or all of it at once.

Basement specialists1

Basement specialists work mainly on basements, from family rooms to secondary suites.

Basement renovations in Kelowna: common questions

What is basement development?

It is the term Alberta builders and homeowners use for finishing an unfinished basement: framing, insulation, electrical, plumbing, drywall and flooring, often with a bedroom, bathroom or family room. Elsewhere it is usually called a basement renovation or basement finishing.

Can I add a legal suite in my basement?

In many Canadian cities, yes, but a legal secondary suite has to meet the building code and local zoning, including a separate entrance, ceiling heights, fire separation, smoke alarms and egress windows. It needs a permit and inspections, so ask the firm whether it has built legal suites in your city.

How do I keep a finished basement dry?

Deal with water before finishing: grading and downspouts that carry water away from the house, a working sump pump where the house has one, and repairs to foundation cracks. Then insulate and frame in a way that handles moisture. Ask the firm what it checks before it starts framing.

Can I add a bathroom in my basement?

Usually. A basement bathroom needs a drain connection, which can mean breaking the concrete floor to reach the main drain, or a pump system where the drain sits higher than the floor. The plumbing work needs a permit and inspection.

How do I check that a contractor in Kelowna is registered with WorkSafeBC?

Ask the firm for a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC. The letter is free online and shows whether the firm is registered and paying its premiums; WorkSafeBC warns that a homeowner who hires an unregistered firm can be held liable for premiums owed on the work.

Who issues building permits in Kelowna?

Building permits for homes in Kelowna come from the City of Kelowna. For basement renovation, finishing a basement or adding a secondary suite usually needs one. Many firms apply for the permit as part of the job, so agree who does it before you sign.

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