Second-time renovations
Fixing the layout problems an earlier reno didn’t solve.
Detached homes · Forest Glen, Burnaby
Kitchen Renovation in Forest Glen, Burnaby
Kitchen remodels, cabinets, countertops and backsplash for Forest Glen homes, planned clearly and built by one team.
Kitchen Renovations for Forest Glen Homes
Forest Glen is a central Burnaby neighbourhood of established homes and green spaces, close to Metrotown but quieter.
Detached family homes from several decades sit beside newer townhouses. Many kitchens have been updated once already and are ready for a second, better-planned renovation.
Many houses in Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen
- 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 Forest Glen Kitchens Usually Need
Islands and peninsulas
Adding prep space and seating.
Townhouse kitchens
Strata-approved updates in newer complexes.
Cabinets and counters
New or refaced cabinets with quartz.
How a Kitchen Project Runs in Forest Glen
Forest Glen homes often had a kitchen update in the 1990s or 2000s that now looks dated or never quite worked. A second renovation is a chance to fix the layout properly: moving the fridge out of the walkway, giving the dishwasher room to open, and replacing deep base shelves with drawers. We start by asking what bothered you about the last one.
Why us
Why Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen? Free visit, measure and written quote.
Planning an Older-Home Kitchen in Forest Glen
- 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 Forest Glen: Questions
Do I need a permit to renovate a kitchen in Forest Glen?
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 Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen
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