Strata paperwork
Scope description, drawings, product sheets and contractor documents for your council or property manager.
Condo & strata kitchens · Burnaby, BC
Condo & Townhouse Kitchen Renovations in Burnaby
Strata forms, elevator bookings, quiet hours and a kitchen the size of a hallway. We handle all of it, and make a small kitchen work much harder.
Renovating a Kitchen Inside a Strata
Burnaby has thousands of condo and townhouse kitchens around Metrotown, Brentwood, Edmonds and Lougheed, and many still have the builder-grade cabinets they came with. Renovating them is a different job from a house, mostly because of the building.
Your strata will have rules about what needs approval, which hours work can happen, how deliveries come in and how floors are protected. Most also need proof of insurance from the contractor and a signed indemnity before work starts. Some limit flooring changes because of sound transfer to the unit below.
We help you put together the alteration request with drawings and product sheets, book the elevator, protect the hallways, work inside the permitted hours and leave common areas clean every day. Inside the unit, we plan storage to the millimetre, because in a 9-foot galley every centimetre counts.
Included
What We Take Care Of
Building logistics
Elevator bookings, loading-bay times, parking and hallway protection.
Quiet hours
Noisy work scheduled inside the building’s permitted hours; quiet work fills the rest.
Small-space storage
Full-height uppers, deep drawers, pull-outs, appliance garages and integrated handles.
Light & finish
Under-cabinet LEDs, lighter finishes and reflective tile to brighten interior kitchens.
Appliance fit
Counter-depth and compact appliances planned so doors don’t collide.
Strata Approval Checklist for a Kitchen Renovation
Every strata is different, so read your bylaws, but most kitchen approvals follow these steps.
- Read your strata bylaws and any renovation policy; ask the property manager for the alteration request form.
- Write a clear scope: what’s being replaced, and whether plumbing, electrical, walls or flooring are affected.
- Attach drawings and product sheets (cabinets, counters, flooring underlay if it changes).
- Collect contractor documents the strata asks for, such as proof of insurance and WorkSafeBC coverage.
- Check whether the City of Burnaby needs a permit for the scope (plumbing or electrical changes, walls).
- Submit and allow time: many councils meet monthly, so start early.
- Once approved, book the elevator and loading times, and notify neighbours if the bylaws require it.
- Keep the approval letter on site; finish with a walkthrough of common areas.
In Burnaby
Burnaby’s Tower Neighbourhoods
Metrotown, Brentwood, Edmonds and Lougheed are where most of Burnaby’s new homes have gone in, and each has a mix of 1990s low-rises and newer glass towers. The older buildings usually allow more change; the newer ones often have stricter rules on flooring and plumbing.
Townhouse complexes, from Highgate to Burnaby Mountain’s UniverCity, are stratas too, even with your own front door, so the same approval steps apply.
How it works
From First Visit to Finished Kitchen
- 01
Visit & measure
We come to your home, measure, and listen to what works and what doesn’t.
- 02
Design & selections
Layout options, then cabinets, counters, tile, lighting and hardware chosen together.
- 03
Permits, strata & testing
City permits where needed, strata approval for condos, and a hazardous-materials check for older homes.
- 04
Build
One project lead runs demolition, trades, cabinets, counters, tile and finishing to the schedule.
- 05
Final walkthrough
We go through every door, drawer and fixture with you and fix anything that isn’t right.
FAQ
Condo & Townhouse Kitchens: Common Questions
Do I need strata approval to renovate my condo kitchen?
Almost always, at least for anything beyond painting. Replacing cabinets, counters, flooring, plumbing or electrical usually needs written approval under your strata’s bylaws. Check yours before booking any work.
Can I move the sink or stove in a condo?
Small moves are sometimes possible. Large moves usually aren’t, because drains connect to fixed building stacks and the range hood to a fixed vent. We confirm what your unit allows before designing.
Can I switch to a gas range in my condo?
Only if the building has gas available to the unit and the strata approves it. Many Burnaby towers are electric-only, so we usually plan around induction.
How long does a condo kitchen renovation take?
Once approved and with cabinets on hand, a full condo kitchen usually takes about three to five weeks on site. Strata approval time comes before that.
Related
Other Kitchen Services
- Full Kitchen RenovationDown to the studs and back, with one team running every trade.
- Kitchen CabinetsInstall new, reface what you have, or paint it like new.
- Countertops & BacksplashQuartz, granite and more, plus tile set and grouted.
- Kitchen Design & LayoutIslands, open concept and layouts that finally work.
- IKEA Kitchen InstallationAssembled, hung level and fitted like a custom kitchen.
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