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Exterior Renovation Burnaby BC

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Transform your Burnaby home exterior with licensed renovation experts delivering durable materials, expert workmanship and exceptional results.
Premium Exterior Renovations In Burnaby

Fixed-Price Exterior Solutions Built For Durability and Style

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Burnaby's trusted exterior renovation company since 2011. From post-war bungalow transformations in Burnaby Heights and Capitol Hill to luxury custom exterior remodeling on South Slope and Buckingham Heights — Total Renovations is the exterior renovation contractor Burnaby homeowners rely on for materials that outperform in BC's wet climate, honest fixed pricing, and a finished result that adds lasting value to one of Metro Vancouver's most competitive real estate markets.
Licensed Exterior Renovation Contractors Burnaby BC
City of Burnaby Permits Handled
Fixed-Price Contracts
All Neighbourhoods Served

Burnaby's Exterior Renovation Experts

Trusted Exterior Remodeling Contractors Since 2011

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Total Renovations is a licensed residential contractor and leading exterior renovation company in Burnaby BC, delivering complete exterior remodeling services across every Burnaby neighbourhood since 2011. As your Burnaby exterior renovation contractor, we manage the complete project scope — material specification, siding replacement, roofing, window and door upgrades, deck construction, exterior painting, and all City of Burnaby permits — under one fixed price with one dedicated project manager coordinating every trade and inspection from start to finish.

Burnaby is Metro Vancouver's third-largest city, and its exterior renovation market reflects that scale and diversity. The city's housing stock spans eight decades of residential construction — from the compact 1940s and 1950s post-war bungalows that define Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights, and parts of Capitol Hill, through the rancher and split-level builds of the 1960s and 1970s in Edmonds and Forest Glen, to the larger executive homes of South Slope, Buckingham Heights, and Deer Lake built from the 1980s onward. Each era of construction presents distinct exterior renovation challenges, and each Burnaby neighbourhood carries its own market expectations for what a well-executed exterior remodel should look like.

Burnaby also spans a significant elevation range — from low-lying areas near Burrard Inlet and the Fraser River to the exposed hilltops of Capitol Hill and Burnaby Mountain. This elevation diversity creates meaningfully different micro-climates across the city, with hilltop communities receiving higher wind loads and precipitation than sheltered south-facing slopes. Choosing an exterior renovation company in Burnaby BC that understands these micro-climatic differences — and selects materials and assembly details accordingly — is the difference between an exterior that performs for 30 years and one that deteriorates within a decade. Total Renovations brings that local knowledge to every residential exterior remodeling project across Burnaby.

Complete Exterior Renovation Services
in Burnaby BC

As your Burnaby exterior renovation contractor, Total Renovations provides every residential exterior improvement service Burnaby homeowners need — all managed under one fixed price, one City of Burnaby permit application, and one dedicated project manager overseeing every trade and inspection.

siding replacement
Siding Replacement Burnaby BC
Replacing failing or outdated cladding is the most transformative single exterior renovation Burnaby homeowners can undertake — and the most technically consequential. Total Renovations installs HardiePlank and HardiePanel fibre cement siding, James Hardie Artisan profiles, engineered wood lap siding, vinyl siding, and cedar accent panels across Burnaby's diverse neighbourhoods. For Burnaby's older housing stock — particularly the cedar-clad post-war homes of Burnaby Heights and Capitol Hill — siding replacement often reveals deteriorated sheathing and moisture damage accumulated over decades of marginal wall assembly performance. Our crews assess every wall layer as cladding is removed and address any underlying damage as part of the fixed-price scope, so Burnaby homeowners receive a complete, warranted exterior renovation rather than a surface-only cosmetic fix. All siding replacement projects in Burnaby include City of Burnaby permit management and a written workmanship warranty.
roofing replacement
Roofing Replacement Burnaby BC
Burnaby's annual precipitation — consistently among the highest of any Metro Vancouver municipality due to its elevated terrain and orographic effects — makes roofing performance critical for every Burnaby homeowner. Total Renovations installs premium architectural asphalt shingles with enhanced wind ratings suited to Burnaby's hilltop exposures, standing seam metal roofing for luxury homes on South Slope and Buckingham Heights, and fibreglass-reinforced composition shingles for mid-range residential applications across Burnaby's diverse neighbourhoods. Every roofing replacement project in Burnaby includes full deck assessment, ice-and-water shield installation at all eaves, valleys, and penetrations, ridge ventilation upgrades, and seamless gutter integration. City of Burnaby building permit management is included on all projects where permit scope requires it.
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Windows & Doors Replacement Burnaby
Burnaby's post-war and mid-century housing stock is disproportionately represented by single-pane and early double-pane aluminium-frame windows that are decades past their useful thermal and acoustic performance life. Replacing these windows with ENERGY STAR-certified, triple-pane fibreglass or vinyl window systems is one of the highest-return exterior renovation investments available to Burnaby homeowners — reducing heating costs, eliminating condensation on interior surfaces, and dramatically improving comfort in rooms that previously suffered from cold radiation in winter. Total Renovations supplies and installs window and door systems from leading Canadian manufacturers, manages all rough opening modifications, integrates new frames correctly into the existing or new cladding system, and handles City of Burnaby permit requirements for structural opening alterations.
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Deck Construction & Replacement Burnaby
Burnaby's mix of hillside lots with territorial views and flat suburban properties with large backyards makes deck construction one of the city's most popular exterior renovation investments. Total Renovations builds composite decking systems using Trex, Fiberon, and TimberTech products that eliminate the staining, splitting, and annual maintenance that pressure-treated wood decks require in Burnaby's wet climate. For Burnaby's elevated hillside homes — particularly on South Slope and Capitol Hill — we design and build cantilevered and multi-level deck systems with engineered post and beam structures suited to Burnaby's soil and slope conditions. All deck construction in Burnaby is permitted through the City of Burnaby Building Department, with engineering drawings provided for elevated or complex structures.
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Exterior Painting Burnaby BC
A professionally executed exterior paint job on a Burnaby home delivers immediate kerb appeal improvement at the most accessible price point in the exterior renovation spectrum — but only when surface preparation and product selection are appropriate for Burnaby's climate. Total Renovations uses elastomeric and moisture-cure exterior coatings on wood and stucco substrates that accommodate the movement and moisture cycling characteristic of Burnaby's older housing stock. Our exterior painting scope includes full surface preparation — power washing, scraping, sanding, and spot priming — followed by caulking of all trim joints and penetrations before topcoat application. For Burnaby homes with exposed stucco, we assess the existing stucco condition, repair hairline and structural cracks before painting, and apply elastomeric coatings that bridge minor movement without cracking.
complete exterior remodel
Complete Exterior Remodel Burnaby
A complete exterior remodel — coordinating new siding, roofing, windows, doors, and deck under a single contract — delivers the most comprehensive transformation available to Burnaby homeowners, and at better overall value than managing individual trades separately. Total Renovations handles the complete exterior renovation scope under one fixed price, ensuring that all building envelope components are correctly integrated — proper flashing at every cladding-to-window and cladding-to-roof transition, compatible waterproofing membranes throughout, and consistent rainscreen detailing across all cladding systems. The result is a Burnaby home that not only looks completely renewed but performs as a cohesive, moisture-managed building envelope rather than a collection of individually replaced components.
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Stucco Remediation & Replacement Burnaby
A significant portion of Burnaby's 1960s–1990s housing stock was finished with exterior stucco systems — many of which are now showing signs of cracking, staining, moisture infiltration, and the early stages of wall assembly decay. Total Renovations provides stucco assessment, localised crack repair and recoating for systems with isolated failures, and full stucco removal and modern cladding replacement for systems that have failed structurally. For Burnaby homes with leaky condo-era or improperly detailed stucco systems, complete removal and replacement with a properly detailed rainscreen cladding assembly is often the most cost-effective long-term solution. Every stucco project in Burnaby is assessed honestly — we recommend repair only when repair is genuinely sufficient, and replacement when it is the right call.
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Entry & Garage Door Upgrade Burnaby
Burnaby's competitive real estate market rewards homes that make a strong first impression from the street — and few investments deliver faster visual impact than upgrading an outdated entry door and garage door. Total Renovations installs insulated steel and carriage-style garage doors in profile options that complement both Burnaby's traditional bungalow stock and its contemporary executive homes, alongside fibreglass entry door systems with multi-point hardware, sidelights, and transom options. For Burnaby's luxury homes on South Slope and Buckingham Heights, we specify premium entry door systems with custom glass configurations and architectural hardware that complement high-end exterior renovation scopes. All entry and garage door upgrades are completed under fixed pricing with full installation warranty.
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Gutters, Drainage & Waterproofing Burnaby
Burnaby's hillside topography and high annual rainfall make gutter capacity and site drainage critical components of any complete exterior renovation. Total Renovations installs continuous seamless aluminium gutters in 5-inch and 6-inch profiles, sized appropriately for Burnaby's roof areas and rainfall intensity, with leaf protection and oversized downspouts that manage high-volume runoff events without overflow. For Burnaby's hillside properties, we integrate downspout extension piping with on-grade drainage swales or underground connections that route runoff away from foundations — preventing the basement moisture problems that undermine exterior renovation investments. Proper drainage detailing is included as standard in every complete exterior renovation we deliver in Burnaby.

Exterior Renovation Cost in Burnaby BC

Total Renovations is committed to complete pricing transparency on every Burnaby exterior renovation project. Below are honest 2026 exterior renovation cost ranges for Burnaby BC. Every project receives a detailed fixed-price quote — the number quoted is the number paid, with no additions after the contract is signed.
Exterior Refresh
$20K–$50K
Siding replacement or exterior repaint
Full siding replacement or repaint
Trim repair & caulking
Gutters & downspouts
Entry or garage door upgrade
City of Burnaby permits included
Complete Exterior Remodel
$55K–$130K
Siding, roofing, windows & doors
New fibre cement or vinyl siding
Full roofing replacement
Window & door replacement suite
Composite deck construction
Gutters & drainage integration
Exterior painting & trim
All City of Burnaby permits
Luxury Exterior Renovation
$70K–$175K+
Premium custom exterior remodel
Artisan fibre cement or stone veneer
Metal roofing or premium architectural shingles
Fibreglass triple-pane window suite
Custom entry & garage doors
Multi-level composite deck with glass railing
All permits managed
How Your Burnaby Exterior Renovation Works
Our 4-Step Process
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Every exterior renovation in Burnaby follows our proven 4-step process, built to deliver your project on schedule, on budget, and to a quality standard that reflects the expectations of Burnaby's discerning homeowners:

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Free In-Home Consultation
We visit your Burnaby home within 5 business days, assess existing cladding, roofing, windows, drainage, and any visible moisture concerns, and provide honest, pressure-free guidance on scope, materials, and budget. No obligation, no sales tactics.
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Detailed Fixed-Price Quote
Within 48 hours of your site visit, we deliver a comprehensive written exterior renovation quote covering all labour, materials, disposal, City of Burnaby permit fees, and every scope item discussed. The price we quote is the price you pay — period.
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Permits & Trade Coordination
We submit all required City of Burnaby Building Department applications, manage plan review correspondence, schedule all field inspections, and coordinate every trade under one project manager — so siding, roofing, window, and painting crews work efficiently in the right sequence without conflicts.
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Completion & Final Walk-Through
Your Burnaby exterior renovation is completed to the agreed specification and timeline. We walk through every element with you, address any deficiencies immediately, obtain all City of Burnaby final permit sign-offs, and hand over your fully renovated home.
Why Exterior Renovation in Burnaby BC Is Different — Local Knowledge That Delivers Results

Burnaby's exterior renovation market is shaped by a combination of factors that make local expertise genuinely valuable — not just a marketing claim. The city's unusual diversity of housing eras, elevation zones, and neighbourhood characters means that a one-size-fits-all approach to exterior renovation consistently underdelivers for Burnaby homeowners.

In Burnaby Heights and Willingdon Heights, post-war bungalows built between 1945 and 1965 dominate the streetscape. These homes were clad predominantly in original cedar siding or early stucco systems — many of which have been re-sided or re-stuccoed once already. Exterior renovation on these properties frequently reveals sheathing deterioration, inadequate vapour barrier installations, and knob-and-tube electrical running through wall cavities that affects how siding can be installed. Total Renovations' crews are experienced with the specific conditions these older homes present, and our project managers factor these realities into scope and pricing before contract signing rather than flagging them as change orders mid-project.

On South Slope and Buckingham Heights, where Burnaby's most valuable detached homes command prices well above the Metro Vancouver median, luxury exterior remodeling is not just an aesthetic exercise — it is a strategic investment in a property's competitive positioning within a market where buyers at this price point have high expectations for exterior presentation and building quality. Total Renovations delivers exterior renovation at the quality level that South Slope and Buckingham Heights properties demand, with material selections and finish standards calibrated to premium market expectations.

Burnaby Neighbourhoods We Serve

Our exterior renovation contractors serve every Burnaby neighbourhood and surrounding community:

South Slope — executive homes, premium renovation market
Burnaby Heights — post-war bungalows, strong renovation ROI
Capitol Hill — hilltop community, varied housing eras
Buckingham Heights — established executive neighbourhood
Deer Lake — mature neighbourhood, character homes
Edmonds — family community, mid-century housing stock
Metrotown area — high-density adjacent, detached home upgrades
Brentwood — transitional neighbourhood, growing home values
Local Burnaby Exterior Renovation Expert
15+ years delivering exterior renovation across all Burnaby neighbourhoods
Deep familiarity with City of Burnaby Planning & Building permit requirements
Experience with Burnaby's post-war, mid-century, and executive housing stock
Understanding of Burnaby's elevation-driven micro-climates and material implications
Understanding of Burnaby's elevation-driven micro-climates and material implications
Fixed-price contracts that eliminate budget surprises for Burnaby homeowners
Exterior Renovation Permits in Burnaby BC — What Homeowners Need to Know
Exterior renovation work in Burnaby is regulated by the City of Burnaby Planning and Building Department. Total Renovations manages every aspect of the Burnaby permit process — from initial application through final occupancy approval — so homeowners never need to navigate the system themselves.
City of Burnaby Building Permits
City of Burnaby Building Permits
Exterior renovation work requiring a City of Burnaby building permit includes siding replacement over structural sheathing, window and door replacements altering rough openings, deck construction and replacement, and roofing work involving structural components. Total Renovations prepares and submits all applications, responds to plan reviewer requests, and attends all field inspections.
BC Energy Step Code Compliance
BC Energy Step Code Compliance
Wall assemblies altered or rebuilt as part of exterior renovation in Burnaby must meet BC Energy Step Code minimum insulation requirements. Total Renovations designs all new wall assemblies to meet or exceed current Step Code standards — adding continuous exterior insulation where the scope allows — improving both thermal performance and occupant comfort in the renovated home.
Heritage & Character Areas
Heritage & Character Areas
Certain Burnaby neighbourhoods — including portions of Burnaby Heights — fall within the City of Burnaby's heritage character overlay areas, which carry additional design guidelines for exterior renovation. Total Renovations reviews heritage overlay status for every Burnaby property before design finalisation, identifying any additional review requirements before permit application to avoid delays.
Burnaby's Permit Timeline
Burnaby's Permit Timeline
The City of Burnaby Building Department typically processes straightforward residential exterior renovation permits in 3–6 weeks. More complex scopes involving structural modifications or heritage overlay properties may require additional review time. Total Renovations factors City of Burnaby permit timelines into every project schedule so construction starts are not delayed by permit gaps.
Rainscreen Assembly Requirements
Rainscreen Assembly Requirements
Current BC Building Code guidelines and City of Burnaby building practices require a drained and vented rainscreen cavity behind new cladding installations in Burnaby's high-rainfall climate zones. Total Renovations installs properly detailed rainscreen assemblies on all siding replacement projects as standard practice — not an optional upgrade.
Electrical & Mechanical Permits
Electrical & Mechanical Permits
Exterior renovation scopes that include exterior lighting upgrades, EV charger rough-in, gas line modifications for outdoor features, or mechanical ventilation changes require supplementary BC Safety Authority permits alongside the City of Burnaby building permit. Total Renovations coordinates all supplementary permit applications concurrently with the building permit to avoid sequential delays.

Why Burnaby Homeowners Choose Total Renovations for Exterior Renovation

In a city where the gap between strong and weak exterior renovation contractors shows up clearly on a property's resale value, Burnaby homeowners are right to be selective. Here is why experienced Burnaby homeowners consistently choose Total Renovations as their exterior renovation company:

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Fixed-Price Contracts
The exterior renovation quote we provide is the price you pay — no material escalation clauses, no surprise change orders for conditions encountered mid-project, no additional charges at completion. If we find unexpected conditions during construction, we resolve them within the quoted scope.
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Licensed & Insured
Total Renovations holds a valid BC contractor licence with full general liability insurance and WCB coverage on every project. Every subtrade working on your Burnaby exterior renovation is equally verified — licensed, insured, and working to code rather than cutting corners on details homeowners cannot easily inspect.
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15 Years in Burnaby
We have been delivering exterior renovation across Burnaby since 2011 — from post-war bungalow transformations in Burnaby Heights to luxury remodels on South Slope. Fifteen years of City of Burnaby permit experience, inspector familiarity, and local supplier relationships translate directly into better outcomes and smoother projects.
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4.9★ Google Rating
Our rating reflects real reviews from real Burnaby homeowners — not a manufactured score. We earn every review by delivering exterior renovation projects that look exactly as promised, cost exactly as quoted, and finish exactly as scheduled. That consistency is what builds a reputation across Burnaby over 15 years.
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West Coast Building Science
Exterior renovation in Metro Vancouver's climate requires genuine building science knowledge — not just installation competency. Our project managers understand rainscreen principles, thermal bridging at cladding attachments, window-to-wall integration details, and the moisture management requirements that determine whether an exterior renovation performs for decades or fails in years.
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Schedule Commitments
We put a completion date in every contract and we meet it. Whether you are planning around a Burnaby property listing date, a family milestone, or the seasonal window between Burnaby's wet seasons, our exterior renovation schedules are firm commitments — not optimistic estimates that slip by weeks.
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Single Project Manager
Your project manager is your single point of contact from signing through final walk-through — handling trade coordination, permit inspections, material deliveries, and quality control so you never need to manage multiple contractors or track down answers from different crews.
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Era-Specific Expertise
Different eras of Burnaby's housing stock present genuinely different exterior renovation challenges. Our crews are experienced with the specific conditions of post-war bungalows, mid-century stucco homes, and modern executive builds — and our pricing reflects those realities honestly upfront rather than through post-contract change orders.
Homeowner reviews
4.9 stars across verified Google reviews.
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Vancouver homeowners who entrusted us with their biggest investment — and what they had to say afterwards. Every review on this site is verified and linked to a real Google profile.
Delivered our full-home reno on time and on the original quote. No surprise change-orders. The PM texted photos every Friday — best contractor experience we've had in Vancouver.
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Sarah K.
Kitsilano - Full-Home
Renovation
We added a legal basement suite to help with the mortgage. They handled every City of Burnaby permit. Tenant-ready in 12 weeks — now rents for $2,300/mo. They paid for themselves.
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Mike & Rita G.
Burnaby - Legal
Secondary Suite
Our 1970s ensuite became a spa. Heated floors, walk-in shower, custom vanity. The design studio nailed our vision and the trades were respectful of our home every single day.
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Jenny L.
North Vancouver
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Total Renovations, a trusted renovation company located in Surrey, proudly works with homeowners across the Lower Mainland, offering comprehensive renovation services designed to enhance the comfort, functionality, and value of their homes.
Frequently asked Questions
Exterior Renovation Burnaby BC
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Everything Burnaby homeowners commonly ask about exterior renovation costs, permits, materials, and timelines — answered honestly by your Burnaby exterior renovation contractor.
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