View-facing redesigns
Reworking the layout so the sink or island faces the inlet.
Detached homes · Capitol Hill, Burnaby
Kitchen Renovation in Capitol Hill, Burnaby
Kitchen remodels, cabinets, countertops and backsplash for Capitol Hill homes, planned clearly and built by one team.
Kitchen Renovations for Capitol Hill Homes
Capitol Hill rises above north Burnaby, with steep streets and some of the best views in the city over the Burrard Inlet to the North Shore.
It’s detached-house country: post-war bungalows, 1960s and 1970s split-levels and newer rebuilds. Many kitchens face the wrong way for the view, or are walled off from it.
Many houses in Capitol Hill were built between the 1940s and the 1980s, and their kitchens show it: closed off from the dining room, short on outlets and lit by a single fixture. These are the most rewarding kitchens to renovate, because a better layout changes how the whole main floor works.
In older homes we plan the permits and safety checks before demolition. The City of Burnaby treats taking down or building walls as an alteration that needs a permit, plumbing and electrical changes need trade permits, and WorkSafeBC requires a qualified person to check for hazardous materials such as asbestos before renovation work starts.
Services
Our Kitchen Services in Capitol Hill
- 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.
- Condo & Townhouse KitchensStrata approvals handled, small spaces made to work.
- IKEA Kitchen InstallationAssembled, hung level and fitted like a custom kitchen.
Local know-how
What Capitol Hill Kitchens Usually Need
Wall removals
Load-bearing walls replaced with beams, designed by an engineer.
Split-level kitchens
Making better use of awkward half-levels and stair walls.
Full remodels
New cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting throughout.
How a Kitchen Project Runs in Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill homes often have more going on below the kitchen than owners expect. Split-levels can have ducts and pipes running through the walls people want to remove, and hillside lots sometimes come with uneven floors. We check structure, services and materials before promising a layout, then design the kitchen to make the most of the views the hill is known for.
Why us
Why Capitol Hill Homeowners Choose Us
Older-home experience
Careful demolition and repairs in post-war and 1970s houses.
Testing before demolition
Hazardous-materials checks arranged with a qualified person.
Permits handled
Alteration and trade permits applied for when the scope needs them.
Layouts that open up
Walls removed or reshaped with engineering where needed.
Planning a kitchen in Capitol Hill? Free visit, measure and written quote.
Planning an Older-Home Kitchen in Capitol Hill
- Decide which walls you want to move, then have them checked for structure, pipes and ducts.
- Arrange a hazardous-materials inspection before walls, ceilings or floors are disturbed.
- Apply for the alteration and trade permits the scope needs.
- Plan electrical upgrades early; older panels may need more capacity.
FAQ
Kitchen Renovation in Capitol Hill: Questions
Do I need a permit to renovate a kitchen in Capitol Hill?
It depends on the scope. Replacing cabinets, fixtures and flooring doesn’t need a City of Burnaby permit, but taking down walls does, and plumbing, gas or electrical changes in a house need trade permits.
Will my Capitol Hill home need asbestos testing?
If walls, ceilings or flooring will be disturbed, WorkSafeBC requires a qualified person to check for hazardous materials before the work starts. Homes built before about 1990 are the most likely to have them.
Can you open my Capitol Hill kitchen to the dining room?
Usually. Load-bearing walls need an engineered beam and a permit, and any pipes or ducts inside the wall are rerouted. We check before we design.
Free in-home consultation
Get Your Free Kitchen Quote in Capitol Hill
Book a free visit and measure. You’ll get a clear written quote and one person to call from start to finish.
Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm