RENTAL APARTMENT RETROFITS
If you own an older rental building in Vancouver, every year of deferred capital work makes the eventual bill bigger and the building harder to lease. When the market softens, renters have choices, and dated units sit vacant while newer and renovated buildings lease first.
For owners, a retrofit clears overdue cap-ex in one planned program instead of a series of emergency repairs, and positions the building for a long-term hold. The result is lower operating and maintenance costs, stronger tenant retention, and suites that stay competitive and lease quickly in any market.
Trillium manages retrofits from start to finish, covering feasibility, design, municipal approvals, construction and post-completion care, so owners deal with one accountable team. With 20+ years of experience with retrofit and residential construction work, we identify risks early, budget realistically and phase the work to keep tenant disruption low.
Our Rental Retrofit Services
Pre-Construction & Planning
Building condition assessments and existing-conditions investigation.
Feasibility studies, scope definition and capital planning.
Budgeting, cost estimating and value engineering.
Phasing and scheduling strategies for occupied buildings.
Design & Consultant Coordination
Coordination of architects, structural, mechanical, electrical and building envelope consultants.
Code review and upgrade strategies for existing buildings.
Energy-efficiency and emissions-reduction upgrade planning (heat pumps, glazing, insulation, ventilation).
Suite layout optimization and addition of new units where zoning allows.
Municipal Approvals
Development and Building Permit applications and management.
Liaison with the City and other authorities having jurisdiction.
Support with tenant relocation and protection policy requirements.
Utility, servicing and inspection coordination.
Construction
Building envelope rehabilitation: cladding, roofing, windows and balconies.
Seismic and structural upgrades.
Mechanical, plumbing and electrical system replacement.
Fire and life-safety upgrades (sprinklers, alarms, fire separations).
Suite and common area renovations.
Accessibility improvements.
Site safety, quality control and trade management.
Tenant & Owner Communication
Resident notices and construction communication plans.
Work sequencing to limit noise, shutdowns and access disruption.
Regular progress reporting, cost tracking and owner updates.
Completion & Beyond
Commissioning, deficiency management and closeout documentation.
Warranty and post-completion care.
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