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Renovations in Garrison Crossing.

Chilliwack’s planned new-urbanist community on the former CFB site. Architecturally cohesive streets, mixed housing types, and renovations that need to respect both strata bylaws and the broader design language.

The neighbourhood

Working in Garrison Crossing.

Garrison Crossing is Chilliwack’s most architecturally coherent neighborhood. Built out from roughly 2002 through 2012 on what used to be the Chilliwack military base, the community mixes single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments across 1,700-plus units. Front porches, rear laneways, and a tight shared aesthetic define the streetscape. It was one of the first LEED-certified neighborhoods in Canada, which shaped how the homes were built.

Average sale prices sit around $722K to $746K overall (2026 data, Chilliwack District Real Estate Board), with single-family homes averaging around $915K, townhomes around $768K, and apartments around $584K. The 98-percent sell-to-list ratio shows the neighborhood is in steady demand, which shapes how renovations return value at resale.

Most Garrison homes are now entering their first real renovation cycle. Original laminate counters, builder-grade cabinetry, painted MDF doors, basic tile, and first-generation finish materials are aging out. The bones are generally excellent (which is what a newer LEED neighborhood gives you), so projects typically focus on finishes, custom millwork, bathroom rebuilds, basement finishes, and modest layout updates rather than full gut renovations.

Garrison also has townhome and strata components, which adds a layer of coordination to any renovation. Strata council approval for some interior and most exterior changes. Shared walls, roofs, and sometimes mechanical systems. Tight streets with limited staging space for demolition and material handling. We prepare council packages before quoting timelines so the approval path is factored into the schedule rather than discovered mid-project.

What we plan for

Local considerations.

01

Finishes aging out, bones intact

Most 2000s Garrison homes do not need mechanical overhauls; they need their finishes updated. Kitchens, primary bathrooms, flooring, and lighting are where the value is. The underlying framing, electrical, and plumbing are generally serviceable, which keeps renovation scope focused.

02

Strata council approvals

Garrison townhomes and some single-family streets are strata-managed. Exterior changes and many interior changes require strata sign-off. We prepare the submission package, attend council if needed, and integrate approval timelines into the construction schedule rather than adding them as a surprise.

03

Party walls and shared systems

Townhomes share walls, roofs, and sometimes mechanical systems. We protect neighboring units with the same care we give your finishes. Dust containment at the shared boundary. Noise scheduled into predictable windows. Written communication with neighbors in advance of demolition.

04

Tight streets and staging

Renovation parking, dumpster placement, and material delivery in Garrison require coordination with neighbors and sometimes with the strata. We manage permits for curb use where needed and schedule deliveries to minimize street-level disruption.

05

LEED standards and energy retrofits

Garrison homes were built to energy standards ahead of most Chilliwack stock. That means when you renovate, the existing envelope and mechanical systems are usually decent. Heat pump additions, upgraded ventilation, and EV charging retrofits integrate cleanly rather than requiring envelope rework.

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Common questions

Building in Garrison Crossing.

Neighbourhood-specific questions from homeowners planning a project in Garrison Crossing.

  • Yes, and we prefer it that way. The guidelines are what make Garrison, Garrison. Our renovations, millwork proportions, and exterior treatments match the neighborhood’s language rather than fighting it. We bring in designers who know Garrison when the project needs one.
  • Yes. We prepare the approval package, submit it, and follow through with council. If a renovation needs sign-off, we flag that at the first site visit so the approval timeline is factored into project planning rather than discovered later.
  • Largely yes. Demolition and heavy work get scheduled into predictable windows. Shared walls and floors get protected with dust containment and floor protection. We communicate with neighbors in advance because most of our Garrison work comes through word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Garrison kitchen renovations typically run $60K to $100K for a standard refresh with quality finishes, or $100K to $150K for a layout change or premium custom cabinetry. Bathrooms sit around $25K to $45K for a standard rebuild, $45K to $75K for a custom ensuite. Final pricing is line-itemed after the site visit.
  • Depends on the home type, lot zoning, and whether the strata (if applicable) permits it. Single-family Garrison homes with lots inside the Chilliwack Urban Growth Boundary generally qualify under Bill 44 SSMUH. Townhomes usually cannot add a separate suite. We check zoning and strata bylaws at the site visit.
  • Typical residential permit processing in Chilliwack currently runs around 10 weeks. Strata approval timelines vary by council but usually add 2 to 6 weeks. For major renovations we start these paths early in the project so construction can begin on the committed schedule.

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Renovating in Garrison Crossing?

Townhome update, single-family refresh, or a full kitchen rebuild. Site visit, honest numbers, and a realistic schedule that accounts for both construction and approval timelines.

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