Renovations & home services in Edmonton
Renovation contractors handle the projects that change how you actually live in the house — kitchens, basements, bathrooms and full-floor remodels. Edmonton's housing stock skews to 1960s–1990s builds, so a lot of local reno work involves opening up closed-off floor plans, upgrading 60-amp panels and dealing with what turns up behind the drywall.
9 renovation contractors listed in Edmonton & area
Independently listed — no paid placementB Wise Contractors Ltd.
Edmonton
Edmonton renovation company since 2002 specializing in sunrooms, home additions, basements, kitchens and exterior upgrades.
RBW Construction
Edmonton
Edmonton home-renovation company with 15+ years specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, basements and full home transformations.
Contact Renovations & Custom Homes
Edmonton
Award-winning Edmonton renovator offering exterior renovations, kitchen and basement remodels, additions and whole-home renovations.
ARdeco
Edmonton
Edmonton home-renovation company with a team of skilled professionals specializing in bespoke custom homes and remodels.
SugarShack Renovations
Edmonton
Edmonton renovator specializing in revitalizing older homes with framing, foundation repairs, bathroom and kitchen renovations and additions.
AK2 Renovations
Edmonton
Edmonton renovation company providing residential renovation services for over 30 years.
Kay2 Contracting
Sherwood Park
Sherwood Park renovation team with 17+ years of experience in kitchen, bathroom and full home renovations.
Do It All Contracting — Renovations
St. Albert
Contractor serving Edmonton, St. Albert, Morinville, Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove for maintenance, repairs, painting and renovations.
XMP Construction Ltd.
Sherwood Park
Alberta construction company specializing in bathroom renovations and tile setting, serving Sherwood Park and the Edmonton area.
Common renovation contractors services in Edmonton
- Kitchen renovations
- Basement development and legal suites
- Bathroom remodels
- Main floor and open-concept conversions
- Sunrooms and home additions
- Condo and townhouse renovations
Renovations & home services prices in Edmonton
Typical Edmonton-area ranges to help you sanity-check a quote. Every job is different — get three written quotes before committing.
| Job | Typical Edmonton range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen renovation (mid-range) | $30,000 – $65,000 |
| Kitchen renovation (high-end) | $70,000 – $130,000 |
| Basement development (900 sq ft) | $45,000 – $85,000 |
| Legal secondary suiteIncludes egress, fire separation and permit costs. | $85,000 – $150,000 |
| Full bathroom remodel | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Powder room refresh | $6,000 – $12,000 |
Ranges are market-typical estimates for the Edmonton area, compiled from published contractor pricing and homeowner-reported costs. They are a budgeting starting point, not a quote.
Permits & licensing
Basement development, secondary suites, moving plumbing and any structural change need a City of Edmonton permit. Legal suites also need to satisfy egress window, ceiling height and fire-separation requirements — an unpermitted suite is a problem you inherit at resale and at insurance-claim time.
Best time to book in Edmonton
Interior renovation runs year-round in Edmonton, and winter is genuinely a good time to book: crews are less stretched than in summer and lead times on quotes shorten. Anything that opens the building envelope — new windows, an addition — is better scheduled April through October.
What to ask an Edmonton renovation contractor
- 1Ask for a fixed contingency line (10–15%) rather than discovering it mid-project.
- 2Confirm who is responsible for design drawings and permit applications.
- 3Get material allowances written as specific products, not dollar figures.
- 4Ask what happens to the schedule if asbestos or knob-and-tube turns up.
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Renovations & home services in Edmonton: common questions
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Edmonton?
A mid-range Edmonton kitchen renovation typically lands between $30,000 and $65,000 for cabinets, counters, appliances, lighting and labour. High-end kitchens with custom millwork and stone run $70,000–$130,000. A cabinet-refacing refresh with new counters and hardware can come in under $20,000.
Does a basement development need a permit in Edmonton?
Yes. Developing a basement into finished living space requires a building permit from the City of Edmonton, plus electrical, plumbing and gas permits for that work. If you are creating a secondary suite you also need a development permit and must meet egress, ceiling-height and fire-separation code.
How long does a basement development take?
Budget 6–10 weeks of construction for a standard 900 sq ft basement development, plus 3–6 weeks up front for drawings and permit approval. A legal suite adds inspections and typically runs 10–16 weeks.
Is it worth renovating before selling in Edmonton?
Kitchens, bathrooms and finished basements return the most in the Edmonton market, but rarely 100% of their cost. If you are selling within a year, targeted work — paint, flooring, fixtures, curb appeal — usually beats a full gut renovation on return.
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