Renovation contractors

The 10 Best Renovation Contractors in Victoria, BC

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This list ranks 10 renovation contractors in Victoria, BC. It starts from Google Maps searches for renovation contractors and related building work in Victoria: 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

Number 1: Area 250 Renovations

Best overall

Locally owned Victoria renovation company handling kitchens, bathrooms, basements and full-house remodels, with project management from planning to finish.

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Why it ranks here

  • The project management team brings over 20 years in the construction industry.
  • A locally owned, family-run business that concentrates on residential improvements around Victoria.
  • Before building starts, it can arrange structural engineering and finalize interior design for the project.
  • Every member of its management team has personally been through a home renovation or new custom build.
  • Other work includes accessibility retrofits, electrical and lighting upgrades, cabinetry, flooring, and decks, stairs and fences.

Number 2: Island Builders

Best for strata and condo remediation

Victoria contractor founded in 1981 doing renovations, additions, basement suites, house lifting, waterproofing and condominium remediation for homes and strata buildings.

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Why it ranks here

  • Founded in Victoria in 1981, the company remains locally owned and operated.
  • House lifting jobs cover the design, engineering, excavation, foundations and underpinning.
  • Prepares building assessments and BECA reports for strata corporations, along with design-build condominium remediation.
  • Builds basement suites and additions and handles waterproofing detection and repair on homes and commercial sites.
  • Its pre-construction service includes feasibility studies that identify the scope of work before building starts.

Number 3: MAC Reno Design Build

Best for interior design included

Victoria design-build contractor remodelling existing homes and building custom houses, with in-house designers, from Oak Bay out to Sooke.

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Why it ranks here

  • Has won Vancouver Island Building Excellence (VIBE) Awards from CHBA Vancouver Island, as well as Georgie Awards from CHBA BC.
  • MAC Reno has built up its Victoria design-build business over the past 45 years.
  • Finished work carries a 24-month workmanship guarantee.
  • Designers, construction crews and project managers stay involved in each job together from start to finish.
  • In-house interior designers handle space planning, construction drawings and material selections such as flooring and colour schemes.
  • Takes on projects from Oak Bay and Sidney to North Saanich and Sooke.

Number 4: Lida Homes

Best for major renovations and additions

Victoria custom home builder also doing major renovations and commercial work, from Victoria up to Nanaimo and the Gulf Islands.

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Why it ranks here

  • Bay Bliss, an East Sooke waterfront home, won Gold and Project of the Year at the 2025 CHBA Vancouver Island Building Industry Awards (VIBI).
  • Cites CHBA Builder of the Year among its honours, noted on its site as a 5 x winner.
  • Has completed over 400 projects since 1998, from custom homes and major renovations to multi-family construction.
  • Clients follow their build in project management software from planning through construction, completion and warranty.
  • Projects begin with a thirty-minute planning session with a member of the leadership team that looks at the site and plans.

Number 5: Sensible Kitchen and Bath

Greater Victoria interior renovator run by Jacob Muir, doing kitchen, bathroom and full interior renovations designed around practical layouts.

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  • Offers an optional full-service design with a 3D model of the space and help with product selections.
  • Has every finished material on hand before installation starts, so work runs without delays.
  • Founder Jacob Muir guides each renovation from the first phone call to the final checklist.

Number 6: Good Bathroom Renovations

Father-and-son bathroom renovation company in Greater Victoria doing two-day tub and shower replacements, five-day full remodels and accessible bathrooms.

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  • Replaces an outdated tub or shower with a wall panel system in 48 hours.
  • Completes a floor-to-ceiling bathroom remodel in five days.
  • Builds barrier-free showers with grab bars and slip-resistant flooring.
  • Has 100+ completed projects, and its father-son team has 20+ years of combined experience.
  • Works across Victoria, Langford, Saanich, Sidney and Sooke.

Ranks 07 to 10

Number 7: MB Renovations & Construction

Number 8: Just Wright Renovation Experts

Number 9: Perma Construction

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews 250-384-2323CallWebsiteof Perma Construction (opens in a new tab)

Number 10: Maximilian Huxley Construction

Compare the firms

RankFirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
01Area 250 RenovationsRenovations needing engineering and design arranged firstHome renovations · Project management · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement renovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 49 Google reviewsVictoria
02Island BuildersStrata and condo remediationHome renovations · Home additions · Basement suites · House lifting · Condo remediationRated 5.0 out of 5 from 37 Google reviewsVictoria
03MAC Reno Design BuildInterior design includedDesign-build · Home renovations · Custom homes · Interior design · Home additionsRated 4.8 out of 5 from 97 Google reviewsVictoria
04Lida HomesMajor renovations and additionsCustom homes · Major renovations · Home additions · Commercial construction · Multi-family constructionRated 4.8 out of 5 from 103 Google reviewsVictoria
05Sensible Kitchen and BathPractical kitchens with an optional 3D designKitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Interior renovations · 3D designRated 5.0 out of 5 from 26 Google reviewsVictoria
06Good Bathroom RenovationsQuick tub and shower replacementsBathroom renovations · Tub-to-shower conversions · Accessible bathrooms · Tile remodelsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 23 Google reviewsVictoria
07MB Renovations & ConstructionTimberTech decks and suite buildsSuite construction · Decks · Bathroom renovations · Kitchen renovations · Interior remodellingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 18 Google reviewsVictoria
08Just Wright Renovation ExpertsRental suites that need soundproofingSuite renovations · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Soundproofing · Rot repairRated 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Google reviewsVictoria
09Perma ConstructionProjects needing detailed management and schedulingResidential renovations · New construction · Seismic upgrades · Tenant improvements · Design-buildRated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Google reviewsVictoria
10Maximilian Huxley ConstructionArchitect-designed new homes and renovationsCustom homes · Home renovations · New constructionRated 4.7 out of 5 from 26 Google reviewsVictoria

What to check before hiring a renovation contractor in Victoria

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

    Building permits for homes in Victoria come from the municipality the home is in: the City of Victoria, or Saanich, Oak Bay and the other capital region municipalities for homes outside the city, 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 Victoria

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 contractors2

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

Design-build firms2

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

Home builders2

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

Renovation contractors in Victoria: 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 Victoria 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 Victoria?

Building permits for homes in Victoria come from the municipality the home is in: the City of Victoria, or Saanich, Oak Bay and the other capital region municipalities for homes outside the city. 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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