Strata-Friendly Bathroom Renovation: A Vancouver Condo Checklist

Start with the bylaws

Every strata has unique rules about renovations. Request a current copy of the bylaws and any renovation guidelines before starting. Look for:

• Approval requirements
• Working hours
• Common-area protection
• Insurance requirements
• What trades are permitted on-site

Approval package essentials

A clean strata approval package typically includes:

1. Scope description
2. Drawings (if structural)
3. Trade licenses and WCB clearances
4. Liability insurance certificates
5. Schedule
6. Deposit (if required)

We assemble this package on every Vancouver strata renovation we run.

Elevator bookings, notices and quiet hours

Most Vancouver buildings require:

• Elevator booking for demolition days and material deliveries
• Neighbour notices posted 48–72 hours in advance
• Quiet hours — typically 9 AM–5 PM weekdays only

Plan deliveries and demolition around these constraints — they shape the schedule more than you would think.

Common pitfalls

• No waterproof membrane behind tile — guaranteed leak in 3–7 years
• Wrong subfloor prep for heated floors
• Skipping the vent fan rough-in — strata bylaws often require humidity-sensing fans now

Get these right at the start and you have a bathroom that lasts.