Renovations in Prince George
Prince George has been our home base since 2014. We design and build bathrooms, kitchens, basements and whole-home renovations across the city and the rural areas around it, and every project starts with a design consultation and a fixed written price.
Renovations in Prince George
Prince George sits where the Fraser and Nechako rivers meet, and its housing reflects decades of growth. There are older homes in and around the Bowl, post-war and 1960s to 80s bungalows, split-levels and basement-entry homes in established neighbourhoods, newer houses in subdivisions on the hills, and plenty of acreage properties just outside city limits. Each comes with its own surprises behind the walls, and we plan around what is actually there rather than what we hope to find.
Bathrooms are a specialty: full rebuilds down to the studs, walk-in and curbless showers with proper waterproofing, tub-to-shower conversions, heated floors and storage that works. Kitchens follow close behind, from new layouts and cabinetry to custom millwork, tile and lighting. Basements are a big part of the work here too, from family rooms and guest bedrooms to secondary suites built to meet code.
We also take on flooring and tile, drywall and framing, decks and fences, additions and whole-home renovations where several rooms are planned and built together. Because design and construction come from one local team, the plan you approve, the price you sign and the people working in your home all line up, with one point of contact from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
How the design consultation works here
Our Prince George team comes to your home for a design consultation: 60 to 90 minutes working through layout, materials, colour and your wish list, with professional design advice on the spot. We also measure, take photos and talk through what you want to change, what budget feels comfortable and when you would like the work done. The consultation is $250, credited toward your project if you go ahead, and it is how we give you a price you can rely on.
Afterwards you receive a fixed written price with the scope spelled out, a lifetime workmanship guarantee and a staged payment schedule tied to clear milestones. To book, call (250) 999-4500. We work on Pacific time and will find a visit time that suits your schedule, whether you are in the city or out on an acreage.
What we build in Prince George
The projects homeowners here ask us for most, each designed with you first and priced in writing.
From our job sites
Recent bathrooms and kitchens by the Zenith team: the same design, standards and crews you get in Prince George.
Renovating in Prince George
What we plan for in homes here. Permit rules vary, so we confirm what applies to your address before we design.
Long winters and freeze-thaw
Cold winters with plenty of snow, and freeze-thaw cycles in spring and fall, are hard on entries, steps, decks and the ground around foundations. We look at drainage and entry details whenever a project touches the outside of the house, and we choose finishes near the door that handle wet boots, ice melt and gravel.
Dry air and ventilation
With the furnace running for much of the year, indoor air gets very dry, and wood flooring, trim and cabinets move with the seasons. We acclimatize materials before installing them. In bathrooms, a properly sized and ducted exhaust fan keeps moisture out of walls and attics, which matters in a climate where homes stay closed up for months.
Basements and basement-entry homes
Many Prince George homes have full basements or a basement-entry layout, and many were finished decades ago with little insulation. Before we build down there, we check for signs of past water, look at the foundation walls and plan insulation and vapour control so the space stays warm and dry.
City or regional district permits
Inside city limits, permits go through the City of Prince George. Rural properties outside the city fall under the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. We check which applies, whether your project needs a permit, and handle the application and inspections.
Acreages, wells and septic
Rural homes around the city, in areas like Buckhorn, Ferndale, Salmon Valley, Miworth, Pineview, Beaverly and Chief Lake, often rely on a well and septic system. If a project adds a bathroom or changes plumbing, we look at what the existing system can handle before finalizing the plan.
Across Prince George
Towns served from Prince George
Renovating in Prince George: common questions
Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation in Prince George?
If the work moves or adds plumbing, gas or electrical, or changes the structure, it usually needs a permit. Inside city limits, permits go through the City of Prince George; outside the city, the regional district's rules apply. We check what your project needs at the consultation, apply for the permits and book the inspections.
How long does a renovation take in Prince George?
It depends on the scope and on product lead times. A bathroom refresh is much quicker than a full rebuild with moved plumbing, and a basement suite takes longer again because of permits and inspections. You get a written schedule with your fixed price.
Do you work outside the city?
Yes. Our Prince George team works in the communities around the city, including Hixon, Beaverly, Chief Lake, Salmon Valley and Bear Lake. For towns further out, such as Vanderhoof, Quesnel, Mackenzie and Fort St. James, we take projects by arrangement and confirm travel when you book.
How much is the design consultation?
It is $250, and if you go ahead with your project the full $250 is credited toward it. It is a 60 to 90 minute design session in your home, not a quick measure-and-guess: we work through layout, materials, colour and your wish list with you, give you design advice on the spot, and then send a fixed price in writing.
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Before you renovate
Start your Prince George project with a design consultation
We come to your home for 60 to 90 minutes and work through layout, materials, colour and your wish list with you, then you get a fixed price in writing. The consultation is $250, credited toward your project if you go ahead.