Renovation contractors

The 10 Best Renovation Contractors in Kelowna, BC

Updated 70 firms checked10 ranked

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

Richcon Construction

Best overall

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

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Why it ranks here

  • Owner-operator Richard Baadsvik established the company in 2017.
  • Its specialties run from renovations to framing, forming and electrical work.
  • Builds rental suites and outbuildings, including extra space for working from home.
  • Restoration work covers structural repairs, and decks are built in wood, composite or vinyl.
  • Plans projects with architects, structural engineers and designers before building starts.
General contracting · Kitchen and bath · Framing and forming · Rental suites · Decks and railings Kelowna
Visit website Call 250-317-3634
5.0 from 20 Google reviews

Big Valley Homes and Renovations

Best for renovations by a journeyman carpenter

West Kelowna family builder doing custom homes, renovations, additions and carriage homes on the Westside, plus foundations and framing for developers.

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Why it ranks here

  • Its projects page lists a Silver Tommie Award from 2014, two Gold Tommie Awards from 2018 and a 2020 Tommie Award.
  • A two-generation family business, run since 2010 by Derek Schwab, who took over from his father Victor.
  • Derek Schwab earned his journeyman carpenter certification in 2000.
  • Reports 500-plus completed projects, with its roots in West Kelowna.
  • For developers, it provides project management along with foundation and framing work.
Renovations · Custom homes · Kitchen remodels · Carriage homes · Foundations and framing Kelowna
Visit website Call 250-862-2203
4.8 from 26 Google reviews

Plan B Contractors

Best for maintenance and repair work

Kelowna general contractor and construction manager building commercial, multifamily and residential projects, plus maintenance and repair work.

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Why it ranks here

  • Founded in 2004, it works across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and residential construction.
  • Can act as general contractor, construction manager or design-builder, and also offers pre-construction services.
  • Recent completions include the Okanagan Veterinary Hospital in July 2025 and the 1463 Inkar multifamily building in March 2025.
  • Built out the Interior Dermatology Centre in two phases, finished in 2021 and 2024.
  • Its maintenance service covers rough carpentry, drywall, ceilings, flooring, painting and masonry repairs.
  • Residential jobs have included a tree impact restoration on a West Kelowna home, completed in 2022.
General contracting · Construction management · Design-build · Pre-construction services · Maintenance and repairs Kelowna
Visit website Call 250-717-8234
4.7 from 37 Google reviews

Ms Budd Construction

Best for carriage houses

Kelowna renovation contractor and builder doing complete renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, suites and carriage homes for residential and commercial clients.

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Why it ranks here

  • Won the 2014 Gold Tommie Award for Renovator of the Year from the Canadian Home Builders' Association Central Okanagan.
  • Also took three Silver Tommie Awards in 2014, two for residential renovation and one for a kitchen renovation.
  • Brings more than 30 years of home building and custom renovation work.
  • Is a member of the Canadian Home Builders Association.
  • Reports that 99% of its business comes from customer referrals.
  • Backs apprenticeship training and certification and hires local trades to support the regional industry.
Complete renovations · Kitchens and bathrooms · Home additions · Carriage homes · Outdoor living Kelowna
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4.8 from 18 Google reviews

Arnold Construction Management

Kelowna custom home builder and renovator working on a construction management model, overseeing new homes and renovations across the Okanagan.

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  • Has served Okanagan clients as a builder and renovator since 2012.
  • Works on a construction management model that gives homeowners more say over the materials and sub-trades used in the build.
  • Helps homeowners source labour and materials and covers site planning, design supervision and engineering.
  • Its team has a minimum of 10 years in construction, and many members hold journeyman tickets in their trades.
  • A project lead inspects and supervises each task during the build.
Construction management · Custom homes · Renovations · Site planning Kelowna
Visit website Call 250-863-1817
5.0 from 5 Google reviews

ARG Contracting

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

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  • 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

Ranks 07 to 10

Realty Renovation

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

5.0 778-214-0866CallWebsite

Kelowna Renovations & Flooring

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

5.0 250-488-8686CallWebsite

Kitchen Design Co

Kelowna kitchen and bathroom design firm, founded by an engineering draftswoman, that plans layouts, cabinetry and millwork through to installation.

5.0 778-349-2186CallWebsite

J. Wagner Pro-Tiling

Kelowna tile contractor doing full bathroom renovations as well as floor, wall and shower tiling from Vernon to Osoyoos.

5.0 778-363-6147CallWebsite

Compare the firms

FirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
01Richcon ConstructionRental suites, outbuildings and structural repairsGeneral contracting · Kitchen and bath · Framing and forming · Rental suites · Decks and railings5.0Kelowna
02Big Valley Homes and RenovationsRenovations by a journeyman carpenterRenovations · Custom homes · Kitchen remodels · Carriage homes · Foundations and framing4.8Kelowna
03Plan B ContractorsMaintenance and repair workGeneral contracting · Construction management · Design-build · Pre-construction services · Maintenance and repairs4.7Kelowna
04Ms Budd ConstructionCarriage housesComplete renovations · Kitchens and bathrooms · Home additions · Carriage homes · Outdoor living4.8Kelowna
05Arnold Construction ManagementOwners wanting control over materials and tradesConstruction management · Custom homes · Renovations · Site planning5.0Kelowna
06ARG ContractingMajor renovations and fire or flood rebuildsCustom homes · Major renovations · General contracting · Fire and flood rebuilds · Tenant improvements5.0Kelowna
07Realty RenovationBasement suites, additions and carriage housesBasement renovations · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Home additions · Carriage houses5.0Kelowna
08Kelowna Renovations & FlooringKitchen, bathroom and basement suite renovationsBathroom renovations · Kitchen renovations · Basement renovations · Secondary suites · Commercial renovations5.0Kelowna
09Kitchen Design CoKitchen layouts needing precise technical drawingsKitchen design · Bathroom design · Custom cabinetry · 3D renderings · Millwork5.0Kelowna
10J. Wagner Pro-TilingTile-heavy bathroom and shower renovationsBathroom renovations · Tile installation · Schluter shower systems · Patio tiling5.0Kelowna

What to check before hiring a renovation 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 removing walls, moving plumbing and adding circuits 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

    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 renovation 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 contractors3

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

Home builders2

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

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.

Renovation contractors in Kelowna: common questions

What is the difference between a renovation contractor and a general contractor?

The two overlap. A renovation contractor works on existing homes, while a general contractor may also take on new builds and additions. Many firms do both, so judge them on the projects they show rather than the label.

What is RenoMark?

RenoMark is the renovator program of the Canadian Home Builders' Association. Members agree to a code of conduct that covers written contracts, a warranty on their work and liability insurance.

How do I compare renovation quotes?

Ask each firm to price the same written scope, split into labour, materials and allowances for items you have not chosen yet. A low quote often has small allowances that grow once the work starts.

Can I stay in my home during a renovation?

Often, when the work covers one or two rooms. Full-home renovations, work that shuts off water or power for days, and jobs that disturb older materials such as asbestos in plaster or flooring can make it hard to stay. Ask the firm how it will stage the work and keep a kitchen or bathroom usable.

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 home renovation, removing walls, moving plumbing and adding circuits 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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