Room Additions, Second Story Additions & Home Extensions

Home Additions Burnaby

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Create a spacious, functional Burnaby home addition with licensed renovation experts delivering exceptional craftsmanship.
Room Additions & Home Extensions In Burnaby

Fixed-Price Solutions Built For Space, Comfort and Long-Term Value

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Total Renovations designs and builds home additions in Burnaby that add the space, function, and value your family needs — without the cost and upheaval of moving. From room additions and rear home extensions to full second story additions, Vancouver Special reconfigurations, and custom home additions, we are the home addition contractor Burnaby homeowners trust for structural expertise, transparent fixed pricing, and results that add lasting value. Licensed, insured, and permit-compliant across Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Brentwood, Deer Lake, and Metrotown.
Licensed Home Addition Contractor Burnaby
Vancouver Special Structural Experts
All Permits & Engineering Handled
Fixed-Price Contracts

Burnaby's Home Addition Experts

Design, Engineer & Build Under One Roof

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Total Renovations is a licensed residential contractor and leading home addition company in Burnaby BC, delivering complete residential home additions across Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Willingdon Heights, Brentwood, Deer Lake, Metrotown, and Edmonds since 2011. As your Burnaby home addition contractor, we manage every stage — design, structural engineering, foundation, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, insulation, finishing, and all permits — under one fixed price with one dedicated project manager.

Burnaby's housing spans four distinct eras — post-war bungalows, the boxy Vancouver Specials of the 1965–1985 period, older character homes, and newer builds — and each responds differently to an addition. That variety is exactly why local structural knowledge matters. Vancouver Specials, in particular, are everywhere in Burnaby, and their predictable structure makes them outstanding candidates for reconfigurations and additions when handled by a contractor who understands them.

Whether you need a home addition contractor in Burnaby for a single-room bump-out, an experienced home extension contractor to expand your main floor, a home addition company in Burnaby to add a laneway or in-law suite, or specialists in custom home additions and second story additions for a full transformation — Total Renovations delivers the same fixed-price accountability and structural rigour on every project. We are the residential home addition builders near Burnaby BC that local homeowners trust because we say what we'll do, and we do exactly that.

Complete Home Addition Services
in Burnaby BC

As your Burnaby home addition contractor, Total Renovations provides every home addition service Burnaby homeowners need — design, engineering, foundation, framing, trades, and finishing — all managed under one roof, one fixed price, and one dedicated project manager who oversees every trade and inspection from start to finish.

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Room Additions Burnaby
Room additions in Burnaby add the exact space your family is missing — an extra bedroom, a larger family room, a main-floor primary suite, a home office, or a dining room. We handle foundation, framing, roof tie-in, and full interior finishing so your new room feels original to the house. As experienced room addition builders in Burnaby, we manage the entire scope under one fixed price with all permits included.
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Second Story Additions Burnaby
Second story additions suit Burnaby's post-war bungalows and single-storey homes, and on Capitol Hill and Burnaby Mountain they can capture city and inlet views. We assess and reinforce the existing foundation and structure, engineer the new floor system, manage temporary weather protection during roof removal, and build a full upper level. Every second story addition in Burnaby is delivered under a fixed-price contract with all permits and engineering handled.
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Home Extensions Burnaby
As your home extension contractor in Burnaby, we expand your main floor outward — extending a kitchen, opening a great room, or adding depth to a living area to suit how your family lives. Rear and side home extensions deliver open, connected space while respecting lot coverage, floor area ratio, and setback limits. We manage design, structural tie-in to the existing home, and all permits under one fixed price.
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Custom Home Additions Burnaby
For homeowners who want more than extra square footage, custom home additions in Burnaby by Total Renovations deliver bespoke space built around how your family lives — multi-room additions, combined ground-floor and second-storey builds, great rooms with vaulted ceilings, and additions that integrate seamlessly with kitchen or primary-suite renovations. We manage architecture, engineering, trades, and inspections so the finished addition looks and feels original to the home, under a guaranteed price.
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Vancouver Special & Character-Home Additions
Vancouver Special homes from the 1965–1985 era are everywhere in Burnaby, and their predictable structure makes them excellent candidates for additions and reconfigurations. We add rear and side extensions, reconfigure the boxy layout for open-concept living, add covered or enclosed space, and modernize these homes while respecting their structure. We bring the same care to Burnaby's older character homes — additions that enhance, not erase, the home's character.
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In-Law Suite & Laneway Additions
The City of Burnaby permits secondary suites and laneway/accessory dwellings on many qualifying lots. We build fully permitted multi-generational suites and laneway homes — separate entrances, full kitchens and bathrooms, and all mechanical and fire-separation requirements — adding living space for family or strong rental income. Every in-law suite and laneway addition in Burnaby is delivered under one fixed price with permits handled.
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Garage & Garage-Top Additions
Adding an attached garage, or building living space above a new or existing garage, is a smart way to expand a Burnaby home. We design and build attached and detached garages, garage-top bedrooms, offices, and suites, coordinating foundation, structure, and services so the addition integrates cleanly with the existing home. All garage and garage-top additions in Burnaby are managed under fixed-price contracts with permits included.
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Sunroom & Great Room Additions
Extend your living into Burnaby's bright spring and summer seasons with a four-season sunroom or a vaulted great room addition. We build insulated, code-compliant sunrooms and great rooms with large glazing, proper heating, and seamless connection to the existing home — spaces that add genuine year-round square footage rather than a seasonal add-on. Delivered under a fixed price with all permits managed.
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Foundation, Structural & Engineering
Every home addition in Burnaby depends on sound structure. We coordinate geotechnical and structural engineering, build new foundations and footings, reinforce existing structure for second-storey loads — including the specific framing of Vancouver Special homes — and manage all beam and load-path work under permit. This structural rigour is what ensures your Burnaby addition performs flawlessly for decades.

Home Addition Cost in Burnaby BC

Total Renovations believes complete cost transparency is the foundation of every honest renovation relationship. Below are realistic 2026 home addition cost ranges for Burnaby BC. Vancouver Special reconfigurations, hillside view lots, and premium finishes can influence cost. Every project receives a detailed fixed-price home addition quote — the number we give you is the number you pay, regardless of what the trades encounter during construction.
Room Addition / Bump-Out
$65K–$150K
Single-room ground-floor addition
Foundation & footings
Framing & roof tie-in
Insulation, drywall & finishing
Electrical & heating extension
All Burnaby permits included
Second Story / Full Ground-Floor Addition
$150K–$320K
Full upper floor or large main-floor addition
Structural engineering & reinforcement
Foundation upgrades where required
Full framing, roofing & weather protection
New bedrooms, bathrooms & living space
Plumbing, electrical & HVAC
Complete interior finishing
All City of Burnaby permits
Large Custom / Multi-Room Addition
$320K–$600K+
Custom multi-room or acreage addition
Architectural design & engineering
Combined ground-floor & second storey
Vancouver Special full reconfiguration
Premium finishes throughout
Integrated kitchen/suite renovations
All permits & inspections managed
How Your Burnaby Home Addition Works
Our 4-Step Process
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Every home addition in Burnaby follows our proven 4-step process, designed to deliver your finished addition on schedule, on budget, and to a standard that exceeds what Burnaby homeowners expect from their addition contractor:

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Free In-Home Consultation
We visit your Burnaby home within 5 business days, assess the existing structure — including Vancouver Special framing where relevant — the lot, and foundation, review zoning constraints like FAR and setbacks, discuss your goals, and provide honest guidance on scope and budget. No sales pressure, no obligation.
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Design, Engineering & Fixed-Price Quote
We produce addition drawings, coordinate structural engineering, and deliver a comprehensive fixed-price quote covering foundation, framing, trades, finishes, and permits. You see the plan before you commit, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
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Permit Application & Trade Coordination
We submit all permit applications to the City of Burnaby, schedule inspections, and coordinate every subtrade — excavation, foundation, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical — under one project manager so nothing falls through the cracks.
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Construction & Final Inspection
Your home addition is built to the agreed specification and schedule, with weather protection managed throughout. We walk through the finished space with you, address any deficiencies immediately, obtain final occupancy approval, and hand over your completed addition.
Why a Home Addition in Burnaby Is Different — Local Knowledge That Matters

Burnaby sits at the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, and its housing stock is among the most varied in the region. Its home addition landscape spans four distinct eras — post-war bungalows, the boxy Vancouver Specials of the 1965–1985 period, older character homes, and newer builds — and every residential home addition in Burnaby benefits from a contractor who understands how each era is framed and how each responds to an addition.

Vancouver Special expertise is the standout local advantage. These two-storey homes are everywhere in Burnaby, and while their boxy layouts feel dated, their predictable structure makes them ideal candidates for reconfiguration and additions. We open up their compartmentalized main floors, add rear and side extensions, and modernize them — work that transforms these homes at a fraction of teardown cost. Burnaby's older character homes, by contrast, call for additions that enhance rather than erase their character.

Because Burnaby is its own municipality, all home addition permits, zoning, floor area ratio, lot coverage, and setback requirements run through the City of Burnaby's Building Division. Total Renovations has worked within Burnaby's permit system for 15 years, and we understand its neighbourhoods — from view lots on Capitol Hill and Burnaby Mountain to executive homes around Deer Lake and Buckingham Heights. We build residential home additions in Burnaby to the local market's standards, so your investment delivers both lifestyle value now and strong resale positioning later.

Burnaby Neighbourhoods We Serve

Our home addition contractors serve every neighbourhood in Burnaby and the surrounding area:

Burnaby Heights — character & Vancouver Special homes
Capitol Hill — view lots, second-storey potential
Willingdon Heights — established homes
Brentwood — mixed housing, family homes
Deer Lake — executive properties
Buckingham Heights — larger estate lots
Metrotown & Edmonds — diverse housing
Burnaby Mountain — view homes near SFU
Local Burnaby Home Addition Expert
15+ years building residential home additions across Burnaby's four housing eras
Vancouver Special structural expertise — reconfigurations & additions
Character-home additions that respect the original home
View-oriented second story additions on Capitol Hill & Burnaby Mountain
Familiarity with City of Burnaby zoning, FAR, lot coverage & setbacks
Fixed-price accountability that protects Burnaby homeowners from budget overruns
Home Addition Permits in Burnaby — What You Need to Know
Home additions in Burnaby require building permits for all structural, foundation, plumbing, and electrical work, and must comply with City of Burnaby zoning bylaws. Total Renovations manages the entire permit process on your behalf — drawings, engineering, applications, and inspections — so you never have to navigate the system yourself.
City of Burnaby Permits
Building, plumbing, mechanical & electrical permits are required for any home addition in Burnaby. As its own municipality, Burnaby has its own Building Division — Total Renovations files all applications and coordinates every inspection directly.
Vancouver Special Structure
Additions to and reconfigurations of Vancouver Special homes require attention to their specific structure and load paths. We engineer these changes correctly so the home is opened up or expanded safely and to code.
Secondary Suites & Laneway Homes
The City of Burnaby permits secondary suites and laneway/accessory dwellings on qualifying lots, subject to size, siting, and servicing rules. We confirm eligibility and manage the full permit and construction process for these additions.
Floor Area Ratio & Lot Coverage
Every Burnaby addition must respect the zone's floor area ratio (FAR), maximum lot coverage, and setback limits. We confirm what your lot allows before design begins, and pursue a variance where a project justifies it, so there are no surprises at permit stage.
Structural Engineering
Second story additions and larger ground-floor additions require a structural engineer's design for foundations, floor systems, and load paths. We coordinate all engineering and submit stamped drawings as part of the permit package.
Hillside & View Lots
Additions on Capitol Hill, Burnaby Mountain, and other sloped lots can involve grade, slope, and view considerations. We manage the design and any supporting engineering so sloped-site additions proceed smoothly through approval.

Why Burnaby Homeowners Choose Total Renovations for Home Additions

When you hire a home addition contractor in Burnaby, you're making a significant structural investment — and choosing the wrong contractor costs far more than the initial savings. Here's why Burnaby homeowners consistently choose Total Renovations as their home addition company:

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Fixed-Price Contracts
The home addition quote we give you is the price you pay — period. No hidden extras, no surprise change orders, no material escalation clauses. If we encounter unexpected conditions during construction, we resolve them at our cost, not yours.
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Vancouver Special Expertise
Burnaby is full of Vancouver Special homes, and we know their structure inside out. From opening up boxy main floors to adding rear extensions and full reconfigurations, we transform these homes at a fraction of teardown cost — a genuine local specialty.
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Structural Expertise
Additions live or die on structure. We coordinate engineering, build sound foundations, and reinforce for second-storey loads across all four of Burnaby's housing eras — the rigour that ensures your addition performs flawlessly for decades.
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Licensed & $5M Insured
Total Renovations holds a valid BC contractor licence, carries $5M general liability insurance, and maintains WorkSafeBC coverage. Every subtrade on your Burnaby home addition is licensed and vetted — essential on a structural project of this scale.
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15 Years in Burnaby
We've built home additions across Burnaby since 2011. We know the City of Burnaby permit process, the inspectors, the FAR and zoning nuances, and the structural conditions of each housing era — local knowledge that translates to faster approvals and better outcomes.
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4.9★ Google Rating
Our 4.9-star rating across 87 reviews is earned from real Burnaby homeowners who hired us for room additions, second story additions, and custom home additions. We don't pay for reviews — we earn them by delivering exactly what we promise.
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One Point of Contact
Your dedicated project manager is your single point of contact from the day you sign to the day we hand over your addition. No chasing multiple contractors, no coordination headaches, no dropped balls between the many trades an addition requires.
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Design & Zoning Guidance
Not sure what your lot allows? Our team provides practical design and zoning guidance during the free consultation — clarifying floor area ratio, lot coverage, setbacks, and suite options — so Burnaby homeowners make the right decisions before design begins.
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
Bathroom
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Where we work
From Surrey to Vancouver, White Rock and Burnaby.
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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
Home Additions Burnaby BC
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Everything Burnaby homeowners commonly ask about home additions, costs, permits, Vancouver Specials, and second story additions — answered honestly by your Burnaby home addition contractor.
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