General contractors

The 10 Best General Contractors in Kelowna, BC

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This list ranks 10 general contractors in Kelowna, BC. It starts from Google Maps searches for general contractors 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 general contracting, 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

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.
Basement renovations · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Home additions · Carriage houses Kelowna
Visit website Call 778-214-0866
5.0 from 72 Google reviews

ARG Contracting

Best for major renovations

Kelowna builder and renovator handling custom homes, major renovations, fire and flood rebuilds and commercial tenant improvements across the Okanagan.

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Why it ranks here

  • Its team brings over 30 years of combined experience, working on residential and select commercial projects.
  • Offers general contracting as well as construction management, working directly with clients and their design teams.
  • Takes on disaster rebuilds and renovations for homes damaged by fire or flood.
  • Builds commercial tenant improvements and purpose-built spaces for Okanagan businesses alongside its residential work.
  • Locally owned and operated, the firm works with homeowners and businesses throughout the Okanagan.
Custom homes · Major renovations · General contracting · Fire and flood rebuilds · Tenant improvements Kelowna
Visit website Call 778-933-8818
5.0 from 66 Google reviews

Okanagan Urban Contractors

Best for design-build new homes

Kelowna general contractor and design-build custom home builder, also doing renovations, additions and commercial tenant improvements across the Okanagan.

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Why it ranks here

  • New builds carry the 2-5-10 Pacific Home Warranty, covering fit and finish for 2 years, the building envelope for 5 and structure for 10.
  • Founder and general manager Justin Cromarty has worked in construction for over 20 years.
  • Offers design-build delivery, where the owner holds one contract and the designer and contractor plan together from the start.
  • Handles commercial tenant improvements alongside custom homes, additions, framing and interior and exterior remodels.
  • Takes on work in Kelowna and West Kelowna as well as Vernon and Penticton.
General contracting · Custom homes · Design-build · Home additions · Tenant improvements West Kelowna, serves Kelowna
Visit website Call 250-899-7008
4.9 from 54 Google reviews

Stonewood Development

Best for turnkey homes with landscaping

Kelowna custom home builder and general contractor taking on new homes, residential renovations and commercial tenant improvements across the Okanagan.

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Why it ranks here

  • Has been building custom homes and renovations in Kelowna since 2003.
  • Prepares the design plans for both the home and its interiors, then manages the site and construction through to key handover.
  • Its scope can extend to exterior design and landscaping as well as the build itself.
  • Portfolio homes include a 5,800 sq. ft. contemporary West Coast design and a 4,800 sq. ft. modern craftsman with views of Okanagan Lake.
Custom homes · General contracting · Residential renovations · Tenant improvements · Interior design Kelowna
Visit website Call 250-212-2386
5.0 from 37 Google reviews

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.
General contracting · Dental office fit-outs · Custom homes · Commercial construction · Tenant improvements Kelowna
Visit website Call 250-712-1324
5.0 from 26 Google reviews

Ranks 07 to 10

Turneround Construction & Renovations

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

4.9 778-444-8871CallWebsite

Creative Contractors Okanagan

Kelowna renovation company and general contractor doing kitchens, bathrooms, basements and additions, plus new homes and multi-family builds.

5.0 778-594-7366CallWebsite

Accent Renovations

Kelowna renovator doing kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, aging-in-place updates and commercial interiors, with design and installation by its own team.

5.0 250-869-7935CallWebsite

Richcon Construction

Kelowna general contractor doing renovations, kitchens and baths, framing and forming, decks and rental suites in the Okanagan and Lower Mainland.

5.0 250-317-3634CallWebsite

Compare the firms

FirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
01Realty RenovationBasement suites, additions and carriage housesBasement renovations · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Home additions · Carriage houses5.0Kelowna
02ARG ContractingMajor renovationsCustom homes · Major renovations · General contracting · Fire and flood rebuilds · Tenant improvements5.0Kelowna
03Okanagan Urban ContractorsDesign-build new homesGeneral contracting · Custom homes · Design-build · Home additions · Tenant improvements4.9West Kelowna, serves Kelowna
04Stonewood DevelopmentTurnkey homes with landscapingCustom homes · General contracting · Residential renovations · Tenant improvements · Interior design5.0Kelowna
06Chriscan ConstructionDental and medical office build-outsGeneral contracting · Dental office fit-outs · Custom homes · Commercial construction · Tenant improvements5.0Kelowna
07Turneround Construction & RenovationsStructural remodels, suites and home additionsBasement renovations · General contracting · Tenant improvements · Home additions · Secondary suites4.9Kelowna
08Creative Contractors OkanaganKitchen and basement renovations near KelownaKitchen renovations · General contracting · Basement renovations · Bathroom renovations · Home additions5.0West Kelowna, serves Kelowna
09Accent RenovationsKitchen and bath remodels with showroom planningKitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Living spaces · Aging in place · Commercial renovations5.0Kelowna
10Richcon ConstructionRental suites, outbuildings and structural repairsGeneral contracting · Kitchen and bath · Framing and forming · Rental suites · Decks and railings5.0Kelowna

What to check before hiring a general contractor 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 structural work, additions, new plumbing and electrical work and basement finishing usually need 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

    For a new house: 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. For renovation work, get the firm's own workmanship warranty in writing.

Types of general contractor in Kelowna

The 10 firms on this list fall into 4 groups, read from what each firm's own site says it does and how it is listed on Google.

Renovation companies4

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

General contractors4

General contractors run building projects of many kinds and bring in the trades each job needs.

Design-build firms1

Design-build firms design the project and build it under one contract, so one firm answers for the drawings and the work.

Home builders1

Home builders build new houses as their main work, and some take on additions and major renovations too.

General contractors in Kelowna: common questions

What does a general contractor do on a home project?

A general contractor runs the job from start to finish: pricing it, booking and supervising the trades, ordering materials, arranging inspections and keeping the schedule. You deal with one firm instead of hiring the framer, plumber, electrician and drywaller yourself.

Do I need a building permit for a renovation?

Usually, for anything structural, for new plumbing or electrical work, and for most basement finishing, additions and decks. Your municipality sets the rules and issues the permit. Many general contractors apply for it as part of the job, so agree who is responsible before you sign.

What should a renovation contract include?

A written scope of work, the price and how changes will be priced, a payment schedule tied to stages of the work, start and finish dates, who pulls the permits, and the warranty on workmanship. Pay as stages are completed rather than most of the price up front.

Should I hire a general contractor or manage the trades myself?

Managing the trades yourself means booking, ordering and supervising each one, arranging the inspections and absorbing the delay when one trade holds up the next. A general contractor does that work and answers for the result. Running it yourself suits small jobs that need one or two trades.

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 general contracting, structural work, additions, new plumbing and electrical work and basement finishing usually need one. Many firms apply for the permit as part of the job, so agree who does it before you sign.

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