2x CUSTOM HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR: 2013 & 2022
A Georgie Awards’ Prestigious Award
Past President of HAVAN
Previously served as President of the Homebuilders Association Vancouver
BC’S FIRST MASTER RESIDENTIAL BUILDER
CHBA Master Builder Certified in 2016
Winner – National Award of Housing Excellence
National President 2021/22
Canadian Home Builders' Association
Georgie Award Winner – Customer Satisfaction Award
Net Zero High Performance Builder
Award-Winning Home Renovations in Burnaby
The Neighbourhood You Love, Reimagined For The Way You Live
Burnaby offers mature neighbourhoods, established parks, excellent schools, and easy connections throughout Metro Vancouver. A renovation lets you modernize your home without leaving the community you love.
Open up a tight layout. Improve how rooms connect. Create more comfortable, efficient spaces for everyday life. From structural changes to complete home renovations, Clay Construction brings careful planning, transparent financials, experienced project management, and quality craftsmanship to every project.
2× Custom Home Builder of the Year Georgie Awards — 2013 & 2022
BC's First Master Residential Builder CHBA Certified, 2016
National CHBA President Canadian Home Builders' Association, 2021/22
BBB A+ Rated: 20+ Years of Accredited Excellence
A Higher Standard for Home Renovations in Burnaby
A renovation should improve more than the way your home looks. It should make the home easier to live in, more comfortable, and better suited to the way your family lives.
We approach major renovations with the same discipline we bring to our custom homes. Every detail is planned, managed, and documented with long-term performance in mind.
The Clay Way™ guides the entire experience, from early budgeting and construction planning to behind-the-wall documentation and the Homeowner’s Manual you receive at completion.
From Layout Changes to Complete Home Renovations
Whole Home Renovations
A whole home renovation gives you the opportunity to rethink how the entire house works. Layout, flow, finishes, storage, mechanical systems, comfort, and energy performance are planned together rather than treated as separate projects.
Structural and Layout Changes
Some homes need more than cosmetic updates. We manage structural and layout changes that open living areas, improve room flow, support additions, and make the home more functional for everyday life.
Basement Development
A thoughtfully planned basement can add valuable living space to your home. Depending on your needs, it can become a guest suite, home office, gym, recreation room, storage area, or flexible space that changes with your family.
Structural and Layout Changes
Some homes need more than cosmetic updates. We manage structural and layout changes that open living areas, improve room flow, support additions, and make the home more functional for everyday life.
Why Burnaby Homeowners Choose Clay Construction
Existing homes rarely reveal everything at first glance. Renovation success depends on knowing what to investigate, planning for what may be hidden, and making informed decisions before and during construction.
Clay Construction brings proven building standards, experienced leadership, and transparent financial reporting to major home renovations in Burnaby. The Clay Way™ keeps every stage organized, documented, and focused on quality.
Great Communication
A successful renovation begins with clear expectations. We take the time to understand your goals, priorities, budget, and how your family uses the home. From planning through handover, you will know what is happening, what decisions are needed, and what comes next.
Experienced Project Management
Renovations involve existing conditions, consultants, trades, permits, inspections, materials, and changing schedules. Our senior project managers coordinate those moving parts, keep the work organized, and make sure decisions are based on the right information.
TRANSPARENT FINANCIALS
A home renovation is a significant investment, and the financial side should never feel unclear. From the detailed estimate to the final invoice, costs are tracked, reported, and shared so you always understand where your project stands.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Renovation craftsmanship is most visible where new work meets the existing home. Additions, walls, millwork, and finishes are carefully integrated so the transitions feel natural and complete.
That level of care is not an upgrade. It is simply how we build. We call it The Clay Way™
Our Featured Burnaby Home Renovations
High-Performance Renovations for Better Comfort
The work behind the walls has a direct impact on how your home feels every day. A well-planned renovation can reduce drafts, improve indoor air quality, create more consistent temperatures, and help protect the home from moisture-related problems.
Depending on the scope of your project, high-performance improvements may include:
- Improved airtightness
- Better moisture management
- Upgraded insulation and envelope performance
- Enhanced ventilation
- Low-VOC material options
- More efficient mechanical systems
By incorporating building science into the renovation plan, we create homes that do more than look current. They feel better, perform better, and are built to serve your family for years to come.
Renovation Planning That Reduces Surprises
Renovations come with unknowns. Aging systems, hidden structural issues, previous construction work, and outdated materials can all affect the scope once work begins.
Before construction starts, we review the existing home, project goals, budget, timeline, and technical requirements. Our team considers permitting, engineering, construction sequencing, material selections, and site conditions so the project begins with a clearer path forward.
The goal is straightforward. Identify risks earlier, make better decisions, and reduce avoidable surprises during construction.
AWARD-WINNING.
INDUSTRY-LEADING.
INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED.
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Grand Georgie Award — Best Custom Home Builder x2
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Grand Georgie Award — Best Kitchen Under $200K
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Grand Georgie Award — Customer Satisfaction
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National Award Winner — Best Kitchen Under $100K
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CHBA BC — BC's First Master Residential Builder
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National CHBA Past President
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Past President, HAVAN (Homebuilders Association Vancouver)
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Peter Simpson Award for Integrity, GVHBA
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BBB A+ Accredited Business 20+ Years
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GVHBA Builder Member of the Year
What Our Clients Say
Our Burnaby Home Renovation Process
Step 1: Consultation & Discovery
We begin with an honest conversation about your home, goals, budget, timeline, and the renovation you have in mind. You will receive clear guidance on what is realistic and whether Clay Construction is the right fit for your project.
Step 2: Design and Pre-Construction Planning
We bring construction knowledge into the design process early. This helps shape a renovation plan that is functional, buildable, and aligned with your investment goals.
Step 3: Detailed Estimate and Contract
Before construction begins, you receive a detailed estimate outlining the scope, finishes, budget, and foreseeable costs. These details are reviewed clearly before the contract is signed.
Step 4: Permitting and Project Preparation
Our team coordinates permitting requirements, structural engineering, geotechnical reporting when required, and other pre-construction details. Addressing these items early helps create a smoother transition into construction.
Step 5: Construction & Reporting
During construction, your client portal gives you access to daily logs, site photos, schedule milestones, and financial updates. Important construction details are photographed and documented before walls are closed.
Step 6: Final Walkthrough and Handover
As the renovation nears completion, we walk through the home with you room by room. You also receive a detailed Homeowner’s Manual containing construction photos, system information, warranties, and important documentation about your renovated home.
Step 7: Ongoing Warranty Support
Our relationship does not end when construction is complete. Your Clay renovation includes ongoing warranty support from a team that stands behind the work.
Home Renovations in Burnaby FAQs
How much does a home renovation cost in Burnaby?
The cost of a major home renovation depends on the size and condition of the home, the scope of work, structural changes, material selections, and any high-performance upgrades included.
Larger whole home renovations may range from $400,000 to $1.5 million or more. Clay Construction provides a detailed, itemized estimate before construction begins so you can understand where the investment is going.
How long does a major home renovation take?
A comprehensive home renovation may take approximately 8 to 18 months or longer from the start of construction to the final walkthrough.
The schedule depends on the scope, structural complexity, permitting requirements, material lead times, mechanical upgrades, and any energy-performance targets included in the project.
Can Clay Construction manage structural changes?
Yes. We manage renovations involving structural and layout changes, including reconfigured floor plans, opened living areas, additions, and other engineered updates.
Our team coordinates the consultants, permits, trades, inspections, and construction work required to complete these changes properly.
Does Clay Construction renovate older or character homes?
Yes. We work on major renovations involving older homes that require thoughtful updates. The goal is to preserve the details that matter while improving the home’s structure, systems, comfort, functionality, and long-term performance.
Ready to Renovate Your Burnaby Home the Right Way?
Every successful renovation begins with an honest conversation. Tell us about your home, your vision, and your timeline. We will help you understand what is possible and what it will take to bring the project to life.