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
Vancouver’s Award-Winning Whole Home Renovation
Greater Vancouver's Custom Home Renovations.
Built The Clay Way.
True transformation isn't obvious. It's the wall that disappeared and left no trace. The ceiling that rose and changed everything. For homeowners across Greater Vancouver, a whole home renovation done right feels intentional, not added. That doesn't happen by accident. It happens because we refuse to accept what most renovators quietly settle for. We take on a limited number of renovations each year. Every single one of them is done right.
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 Whole Home Renovation Process Built Around How You Actually Live
Your whole home renovation starts long before a single wall comes down. It starts with us understanding how you live. What frustrates you about the current layout. What you'd be heartbroken to lose.
We don't just renovate houses. We rebuild them from the inside out. Every Clay renovation is guided by 30 proven standards we call The Clay Way; engineered methods that make your home healthier, more energy-efficient, and more durable than code requires. From documented wall assemblies before insulation goes in, to the comprehensive Homeowner's Manual we hand you on move-in day.
Throughout it all, you'll have direct access to your project team and a dedicated client portal so you can check on the progress, review financials, and see site photos whenever you want them. No chasing. No wondering. Just your home, done right.
Why Vancouver Homeowners Choose Clay Construction For Their Renovation
EXCELLENCE. BACKED BY SCIENCE.
See Your Project Anytime.
24/7 Client Portal Access.
A Commitment To Quality.
Great Communication
You share your aspirations. We share our expertise. Together, we design the home you've always imagined. You'll have a dedicated point of contact, access to your project through your client portal, and a team that stays ahead of every decision so you're never left wondering what's happening on site.
SKILLFUL MANAGEMENT
Your renovation involves architects, subtrades, inspections, permits, and materials all moving at once. Our senior project managers coordinate every piece of it keeping your project on schedule. When something unexpected comes up, we handle it.
TRANSPARENT FINANCIALS
From the first estimate to the final invoice, every dollar is documented and tracked against your approved budget. You receive itemized expense reports and a running balance on a regular cadence. No surprises. No vague line items.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Our commitment to quality isn't a slogan, it's the standard. From the first pour to the final walkthrough, every detail is managed, documented, and held to account.
We pour footings and foundations separately, eliminating the wood rot risk. We document the inside of every wall with hundreds of photos that become part of your Homeowner's Manual. These aren't upsells. This is standard. We call it The Clay Way.
Our Featured Vancouver Homes
Everything Your Complete Home Renovation Requires
A Clay Construction whole home renovation means one team, one point of accountability, and a seamless process from permits to final finishes. We've spent years renovating homes across Vancouver. We know your neighbourhood, the City of Vancouver bylaws, and every opportunity to add lasting value to your property.
Full Home Renovation
A complete reimagining of how your home looks, feels, and functions. Structural changes, layout reconfigurations, ceiling heights, built-ins, and every finish detail designed with intention.
Heritage & Character Home Renovation
Vancouver's pre-war and post-war homes have character worth protecting. We preserve what makes them special, the details and the proportions while bringing structure, comfort, and energy performance up to modern standards.
Structural & Layout Changes
Sometimes the best renovation starts with moving walls. We open floor plans, add square footage, reconfigure layouts, and build second storeys and additions; all engineered to code by a team with decades of structural experience.
Basement Development
Your basement is some of the most valuable square footage in your home, it just rarely gets treated that way. Legal suites, recreation rooms, home offices, wine cellars, gym spaces all designed and finished to the same standard as every room above it.
AWARD-WINNING.
INDUSTRY-LEADING.
INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED.
- Grand Georgie Award — Best Custom Home Builder x2
- Grand Georgie Award — Best Kitchen Under $200K
- Grand Georgie Award — Customer Satisfaction
- National Award Winner — Best Kitchen Under $100K
- CHBA BC — BC's First Master Residential Builder
- National CHBA Past President
- Past President, HAVAN (Homebuilders Association Vancouver)
- Peter Simpson Award for Integrity, GVHBA
- BBB A+ Accredited Business 20+ Years
- GVHBA Builder Member of the Year
What Our Clients Say
How Our Renovation Process Works
Step 1: Consultation & Discovery
A straightforward conversation about your project. Your site, your vision, your timeline, and your budget. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit and what we think is achievable.
Step 2: Pre-Construction, Design & Estimate
We work with you through the design phase, bringing construction knowledge into the conversation early. The goal is a design that's buildable, on budget, and performing the way you need it to.
Step 3: Approvals, Budget & Contract
You receive a realistic budget before construction starts, and weekly financial reports throughout. Every cost is visible.
Step 4: Permitting & Pre-Construction
We handle the permit application, geotechnical reporting, structural engineering, and all pre-construction coordination. By groundbreaking, nothing is left to figure out.
Step 5: Construction & Reporting
Your client portal gives you real-time access to daily logs, site photography, schedule milestones, and financial reporting. Bi-weekly invoices and balance reports. Hundreds of photos behind every wall before insulation. You always know what's happening.
Step 6: Final Walkthrough & Handover
A thorough room-by-room orientation before move-in. Every deficiency is logged and addressed, though you won’t find many. You will receive your Homeowner's Manual, a complete record of your home's construction, systems, warranties, and documentation.
Step 7: Ongoing Warranty Support
Your Clay home comes with full Travelers' 2/5/10 Home Warranty coverage: 2-year on mechanical systems, 5-year on building envelope, 10-year on structure. We stay in touch because our relationship doesn't end after we hand you over the keys.
Custom Home Builder Serving Greater Vancouver
Clay Construction renovates homes throughout Metro Vancouver:
City of Vancouver
West Vancouver
North Vancouver
Richmond
Burnaby
New Westminster
Coquitlam
Port Moody
Delta
Surrey
White Rock
Langley
FAQs About Whole Home Renovations
How much does a whole home renovation cost in Vancouver?
A luxury whole home renovation in Vancouver typically ranges from $400,000 to $1.5 million or greater, depending on square footage, scope, structural changes, finishes, and whether high performance upgrades are included. Heritage homes and projects involving significant structural work and material retention will sit at the higher end.
How long does a whole home renovation take?
A comprehensive whole home renovation typically takes 8 to 18+ months from construction start to final walkthrough. Factors that influence timeline include the scope of structural changes, the complexity of mechanical systems upgrades, permitting timelines, and whether a high performance certification pathway is being pursued.
Can my whole home renovation be done to Net Zero or Passive House standards?
Yes and in fact, this is one of the key advantages of working with Clay Construction. Founder Larry Clay served on the CHBA National Net Zero Committee for 8 years and holds Passive House training credentials. We can design and build your whole home renovation to CHBA Net Zero, Passive House, or High Performance standards including energy modelling, airtightness testing, and certification support.
What areas of Greater Vancouver does Clay Construction serve?
Clay Construction serves all of Greater Vancouver including:
- City of Vancouver
- West Vancouver
- North Vancouver
- Richmond
- Burnaby
- New Westminster
- Coquitlam
- Port Moody
- Delta
- Surrey
- White Rock
- Langley
Contact us to discuss your specific site.
Ready to Renovate Your Home in Vancouver?
Every great build starts with an honest conversation. Tell us about your vision, your site, and your timeline and we'll tell you what's possible.
