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RICHMOND GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Hallmark Projects Ltd. provides exceptional renovation services across Richmond. Our skilled team updates homes with modern designs and adheres to industry standards while maintaining their unique character and charm.

As we renovate your house or condo to fit your desired aesthetic, we also pay close attention to enhancing its functionality, safety, comfort, and efficiency—all of which add to the property’s overall value. Our goal is not only to make it look better; we also want to make it work better.

Hallmark Projects – Richmond General Contractor – Dedicated to Your Community

Hallmark Projects is the name you can rely on for renovating and remodeling projects in Richmond. Whether it is a bespoke building, commercial build, or home renovation, as a top Richmond General Contractor, we bring years of experience, commitment, and workmanship to every job.

We offer a wide range of services, including basement renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, commercial tenant upgrades, new home building, and home additions. We collaborate closely with you to make sure your vision is executed with care and precision, regardless of the project’s size or scope. Quality, openness, and prompt delivery are our top priorities from the very beginning to the very end.

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Hallmark Projects – Richmond Contractors for Residential Renovations and Remodeling

At Hallmark Projects, we handle home and condo improvement projects of all sizes with expertise. Offering a comprehensive range of remodeling services, we ensure every task is completed with exceptional craftsmanship.

With a strong emphasis on customer service and technical expertise, we are fully prepared to be your top choice for home remodeling. Whether you need a new home office, a basement upgrade, a garage conversion, or anything in between, our team is ready to help enhance your home’s convenience and value.

HALLMARK PROJECTS LTD. – WE DELIVER RESULTS

Contact us today to discuss your renovation or upgrade needs. As your preferred Richmond General Contractors, we’re happy to provide more details about our services to help you get started.

Dedicated to quality craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, Hallmark Projects is here to bring your vision to life – whether its a kitchen upgrade, a bathroom upgrade,or a partial or complete home upgrade, give us a call.

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HALLMARK PROJECTS LTD. – WHERE TO LOCATE US

Hallmark Projects is free to operate in several parts of the lower mainland in British Columbia. We easily operate in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Surrey. You can rely on our expert bathroom remodeling & renovations teams to deliver your projects with superior craftsmanship and customer service.

Hallmark Projects – Richmond Home Renovation Contractor – Improving Live-in Standards

Hallmark Projects is your premier Richmond Home Renovation Contractor, dedicated to transforming your living space into the home of your dreams. With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in a wide range of renovation services, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, and complete home renovations. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, ensuring that every project is completed on time and within budget.

At Hallmark Projects, we pride ourselves on our ability to handle projects of any size, from small updates to large-scale renovations. Our goal is to enhance the beauty and value of your home while providing a seamless renovation experience. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can help you achieve your home renovation goals in Richmond.

Let’s build a home you’ll love for years to come!

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Hallmark Projects – Richmond Basement Renovation Contractor – Adding Value to Homes

Hallmark Projects stands out as the premier Richmond Basement Renovation Contractor, dedicated to transforming your underutilized spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing areas. Our team of experienced professionals understands the unique challenges and opportunities that basement renovations present. We specialize in creating customized solutions tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences.

Whether you envision a cozy family room, a modern home office, or an inviting guest suite, Hallmark Projects has the expertise to bring your vision to life. We utilize high-quality materials and innovative design techniques to ensure that your basement renovation not only enhances your home’s value but also provides lasting comfort and style.

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How Much Does A Basement Renovation Cost?

Basement renovations come in two types – complete fit-out of a cold shell space to make it habitable or remolding of an existing habitable space. For clarity, remodeling refers to changing the layout of an existing space by either putting up new partition walls or making a space ‘bigger’ by tearing down existing partition walls.

Basements are renovated or remodeled to create habitable spaces for hosting, entertaining, fitness, or relaxing. Basement renovations and remodels are also a great, and less expensive option, for creating extra living space compared to a home addition. It is important to note though, that for appraisal purposes, square footage above ground, like additions, are valued more than the square footage of finished basements below ground. However, like many well-thought-out renovations, the cost of a basement renovation can not only be recouped when a house is sold, but it can also increase the value of a home’s potential selling price by up to 12.5% according to a survey by Royal Lepage Canada. Like most renovations and remodeling also, the cost of a basement renovation depends on the square footage and scope of work involved.

As a cost guide, current market pricing for a basement renovation cost can range anywhere from $40,000 up to $60,000 for a 500sq.ft basement area. This is for building out an open, cold, basement space into a habitable space such as for a basic den or ‘man cave’ with insulation, drywall, flooring, painting, lighting, and baseboard heating. Building Permit and Energy Upgrade requirements will impose additional costs.

Cost per square foot for basement renovations in Richmond

Description Size Cost Range
Building out an existing open, cold basement into a basic habitable space such as a den, with standard finishes. 500 Sq. Ft $40,000 - $60,000
Building out an existing open, cold basement into a basic habitable space such as a den plus a bedroom. Standard finishes 500 Sq. Ft $50,000 - $80,000
Building out an existing open, cold basement into a basic habitable space such as a den plus a bedroom, and a full-service kitchen. Standard finishes 750 Sq. Ft $70,000 - $130,000
Building out an existing open, cold basement into a basic habitable space such as a den plus a bedroom, full-service kitchen, and bathroom. Standard finishes 1000 Sq. Ft $90,000 - $160,000

The above costs per square foot for Basement Renovations in Richmond all depend on the scope of work and materials/products involved.

 

Keep in mind, however, that not all square feet are created equal, and the above numbers are just a guide. Building Permit requirements may also impose additional costs.

Secondary (Legal) Suites

A secondary (or legal) suite is a complete living unit with its own kitchen, sleeping area, and washroom facilities contained within another dwelling. The two dwelling units (the primary residence and the secondary suite) and any common spaces make up a single real estate entity that cannot be stratified or otherwise legally separated from the other.

 

Secondary suites are permitted in most single detached and some side-by-side attached homes across British Columbia and come with many benefits such as providing homes for aging parents, adult children or other family members, helping to pay a mortgage or investing in existing property and contributing to more long-term rental housing in communities.

 

Local government zoning and planning requirements, as well as certain building codes, and building permit requirements would dictate if a secondary suite can be built on a property and what building codes would apply. In the City of Vancouver (municipality), the Vancouver Building By-laws (VBBL) will apply. Elsewhere in BC, the British Columbia Building Codes (BCBC) is applicable.

 

There are very rigid building code and building permit requirements for converting an existing space into a secondary (or legal) suite. The newer the single-family dwelling containing the space for conversion, the easier it may be to do so. The older the single-family dwelling, the greater the number of requirements. There are also different types of secondary suites as shown in the graphic below.

Types of Secondary Suites

One of the more common conversions is from an existing single-family home basement suite into a secondary (legal) suite. Within the municipality of the City of Vancouver, the basic guidelines for creating a secondary occupancy (legal basement) within a home includes, but is not limited to, the following:

 

  1. Permits
    • > A development and building permit, together with applicable trades permit is required.

 

  1. Number of Secondary Suites
    • > Only one secondary suite is permitted per primary dwelling unit.

 

  1. Floor Area
    • > The proposed secondary suite (legal basement) must have a minimum floor area of 400 sq.ft., but it cannot be bigger than the main dwelling floor area.

 

  1. Ceiling Height
    • > A minimum ceiling height of 6’-6” must be maintained or achieved across all exit routes and, in 80% of the floor area of the suite.

 

  1. Doors
    • > Have interconnecting solid core doors that are unglazed or with wired glass between the main part of the house and suite.
    • > Have self-closing devices fitted to all interconnecting solid core doors.
    • > Have no exit doors (which lead to the outside or to common exit corridor) that are obstructed or locked from the outside.

 

  1. Windows
    • > Provide an unobstructed opening of not less than 3.77sq.ft in area.
    • > Have no bars on the windows.

 

  1. Level Below Grade
    • > The finish floor level of the suite must not be more than 6’ below the adjacent outside natural ground level.

 

  1. Emergency Responders Access Path
    • > There must be a 3’ wide, hard surface, access path from the main street to the entrance of the suite.

 

  1. Fire & Safety Systems
    • > A minimum of one hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detection alarm per bedroom (additional alarms must be installed throughout the primary dwelling unit and must be able to communicate with alarms in the suite).
    • > Alarms must be installed with a permanent connection to an electrical circuit, and must have a battery back-up and silencing feature.
    • > Have lath and plaster in good condition, or a minimum of 13mm (1/2 in.) gypsum wallboard on walls and/or ceilings between the main part of the house and the suite.

 

  1. Electrical
    • > Have a main electrical service sized to accommodate all electrical loads.
    • > A minimum of two kitchen counter duplex receptacles (electrical outlets) supplied by two appliance circuits.
    • > kitchen counter duplex receptacles either individually wired on separate branch circuits or collectively wired on a multi-wire branch circuit.
    • > A minimum of two duplex receptacles located on different walls in each bedroom.
    • > A minimum of three duplex receptacles located on different walls in the living room area.
    • > Receptacles (electrical outlets) installed within 1.5m of sinks, bathtubs, or shower stalls must be of the Class A ground fault circuit interrupter type.
    • > Electrical Permit

 

  1. Plumbing
    • > Have plumbing and gas fixtures that have been properly installed, with approved traps and vents, which meet current Safety Standards Act and Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
    • > Have furnace and hot water tank vents with proper clearance from combustible materials, (which can range up to 152mm (6”) depending on the manufacturer’s specifications).
    • > Have seismic straps fitted to any hot water tank.
    • > Plumbing & Gas Permit

 

  1. Parking
    • > Have onsite parking spaces for the entire property (main house and secondary occupancy)

 

These requirements are specific to the Vancouver Building By-Laws (VBBL) which regulates the municipality of the City of Vancouver. Other municipalities (Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, etc.) comply with the B.C. Building Code which has similar but less restrictive requirements compared to the VBBL.

 

The graphic below shows a pictorial summery of the different code requirements for secondary suites (and legal basements).

Summary of the different code requirements for secondary suites.

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Hallmark Projects – Richmond Commercial Renovation Contractor – Establish Your Business Brand

With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in a wide range of renovation services tailored to meet the unique needs of commercial properties. Hallmark Projects is your preferred Richmond commercial renovation contractor, dedicated to transforming your business space into a modern and functional environment. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, ensuring that your renovation project is completed on time and within budget.

Contact Hallmark Projects today to discuss your project and discover how we can help elevate your business environment.

  • Office Renovations – Improve workplace efficiency with updated layouts and innovative designs.
  • Retail Store Transformations – Create an inviting and customer-friendly shopping experience.
  • Restaurant & Hospitality Upgrades – Elevate the ambiance and functionality of dining establishments.
  • Healthcare & Professional Office Renovations – Ensure a welcoming and practical space for clients and staff.

Let’s create a space that drives success!

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Hallmark Projects – Richmond Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractor – Interiors Solutions for Leasehold Spaces

Our experienced team understands the unique requirements of commercial properties, ensuring that every project is tailored to your vision and business goals.As is your Richmond Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractor, we dedicated to transforming commercial spaces to meet your specific needs. With a focus on quality and efficiency, we specialize in tenant improvements that enhance functionality and aesthetics.

Contact us today to discuss your project requirements and receive a personalized consultation.

  • Space Planning & Layout Customization – Design a layout that maximizes efficiency and meets tenant needs.
  • Interior & Exterior Enhancements – – Upgrade interiors and exteriors for improved functionality and aesthetics.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Safety Upgrades – Ensure your property meets all regulatory standards.
  • Custom Modifications – Adapt spaces to accommodate various business operations.

Let’s create a space that works as hard as you do!

Let’s Create Something Extraordinary Together

No matter the size or complexity of your project, Hallmark Projects is ready to assist. As a top-tier Richmond General Contractor, we are committed to delivering outstanding results that endure. Whether you need a Richmond Home Renovation Contractor, a Richmond Basement Renovation Contractor, a Richmond Commercial Renovation Contractor, or a Richmond Tenant Improvement Contractor, our team has the skills and resources to turn your vision into reality.

Ready to take the first step? Contact Hallmark Projects today to schedule a consultation and learn why we’re the trusted choice for construction and renovation services in Burnaby.

Let’s work together to create something extraordinary!

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