Question 1

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Parksville or Qualicum Beach?

Accepted Answer

As a general Oceanside market range, cosmetic refreshes run about $15,000–$30,000, mid-range full renovations about $30,000–$70,000, and high-end, custom or structural projects $80,000 and up. These vary by scope and are not a quote — Oceanside Kitchen Studio provides a fixed written quote after an in-home consultation.

Question 2

How long does a kitchen renovation take?

Accepted Answer

Design and planning take a few weeks, then on-site construction usually runs 4–8 weeks for a standard kitchen, and 10–12+ weeks when it involves custom cabinetry or layout and structural changes. Every project is scheduled week by week before demolition begins.

Question 3

Do I need a permit for a kitchen renovation?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic updates in the same footprint do not need a building permit. Structural, plumbing or most electrical work does — permitted through the City of Parksville building department inside Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach building department (Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024) inside Qualicum Beach, and the Regional District of Nanaimo in rural areas, with electrical permits through Technical Safety BC. Oceanside Kitchen Studio prepares the drawings and coordinates every inspection.

Question 4

Do you design aging-in-place and accessible kitchens?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Barrier-free layouts, deep pull-out drawer banks, lever hardware, better task lighting, comfortable counter heights and slip-resistant flooring are all designed in from the first sketch — the finished kitchen still looks like a kitchen, not a clinic. Qualicum Beach has Canada's oldest median age, so aging-in-place design is a core part of the studio's local work.

Question 5

Do you work on older 1970s and 1980s homes?

Accepted Answer

Regularly. Many Parksville and Qualicum Beach kitchens still carry their original closed layouts and aging behind-the-wall systems. Oceanside Kitchen Studio opens up sight-lines where structure allows, replaces cabinetry and finishes, and coordinates any needed wiring or plumbing upgrades under the correct permit and the BC Building Code.

Question 6

Are you licensed, insured and warrantied?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Oceanside Kitchen Studio is a fully licensed contractor, WorkSafeBC covered, and carries $2M in liability insurance. Every renovation is backed by a written 2-year workmanship warranty.

Question 7

Do you handle both design and construction?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An in-house designer works on layout, cabinetry, finishes and lighting, then the studio's own crew builds the project. Homeowners approve full 3D renderings and a fixed material list before the build begins.

Question 8

Which areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Oceanside Kitchen Studio serves the full Oceanside region on Vancouver Island — Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay, French Creek, Coombs, Errington, Bowser, Qualicum Bay and surrounding rural areas in the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Question 9

What happens after I book a consultation?

Accepted Answer

Within one business day the studio confirms details and books a 60-minute in-home visit. Homeowners walk away with a realistic budget range and clear next steps — no pressure and no cost.

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