# Rafter 4K Contracting Ltd. > Kelowna's home renovation and home addition contractor. We help Okanagan homeowners understand what's possible—then design and build it with clarity, care, and confidence. Rafter 4K Contracting Ltd. is a full-service renovation and construction company based in Kelowna, British Columbia, serving homeowners across Kelowna, West Kelowna, and the surrounding Okanagan communities. Founded in 1992 with over 30 years of experience, Rafter 4K specializes in interior renovations, home additions, and accessory buildings. The company manages every project from design and permitting through to construction and project close-out, providing a single point of responsibility for homeowners. Rafter 4K is a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association – Central Okanagan and is WorkSafe BC certified. Phone: (250) 765-0856 Address: 3527 Highett Drive South, Kelowna, British Columbia Website: https://rafter4k.com ## Main Pages - [Home](https://rafter4k.com/): Overview of services, process, testimonials, and consultation CTA. - [Home Renovations Kelowna](https://rafter4k.com/home-renovations-kelowna/): Primary SEO landing page for Kelowna home renovation services. - [Process](https://rafter4k.com/process/): Three-phase renovation process: Design & Consultation → Construction → Project Close-Out. - [About](https://rafter4k.com/about/): Company background, 30+ year history, values, and approach to stress-free project management. - [Testimonials](https://rafter4k.com/about/testimonials/): Client reviews from Kelowna and Okanagan homeowners. - [Projects](https://rafter4k.com/projects/): Portfolio of completed renovation and construction projects. - [Blog](https://rafter4k.com/blog/): Homeowner-focused articles on renovation planning, costs, and home improvement in the Okanagan. - [Contact](https://rafter4k.com/contact/): Contact details and general inquiry form. - [Request a Free Consultation](https://rafter4k.com/consultation-request/): Free, no-obligation consultation to discuss project scope, budget (from under $100k to $500k+), and timeline. - [Get a Quote](https://rafter4k.com/kelowna-home-renovations-quote/): Quote request form for Kelowna home renovation projects. ## Services - [Interior Renovations](https://rafter4k.com/services/interior-renovations/): Full-service interior renovation overview covering kitchens, bathrooms, basements, living spaces, and legal suites. - [Kitchen Renovations](https://rafter4k.com/services/kitchen-renovations/): Full kitchen remodels including custom cabinetry, tile backsplashes, flooring, countertops, and layout changes. - [Bathroom Renovations](https://rafter4k.com/services/bathroom-renovations/): Bathroom renovations including tile showers, flooring, vanities, ventilation, and full gut-and-rebuild projects. - [Basement Renovations](https://rafter4k.com/services/basement-renovations/): Basement finishing including framing, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and conversion to media rooms or legal suites. - [Legal Suites](https://rafter4k.com/services/legal-suites/): Design and construction of legal secondary suites, compliant with Kelowna and Okanagan building codes. - [Living Space Renovations](https://rafter4k.com/services/living-space-renovations/): Renovation of living rooms, dining rooms, home offices, gyms, and multi-purpose spaces. - [Home Additions](https://rafter4k.com/services/home-additions/): Room extensions, sunrooms, second-floor additions, carport-to-garage conversions, in-law suites, and exterior enhancements. - [Accessory Buildings](https://rafter4k.com/services/accessory-buildings/): Residential and commercial accessory building construction from small shelters to large structures. - [Garages & Shops](https://rafter4k.com/services/garages-and-shops/): Detached garage and workshop construction and conversion. - [Pool Houses](https://rafter4k.com/services/pool-houses/): Custom pool house design and construction. - [Decks & Patios](https://rafter4k.com/services/decks-patios/): Design and construction of outdoor decks and patio structures. - [Gazebos & Pergolas](https://rafter4k.com/services/gazebos-pergolas/): Custom gazebo and pergola construction for outdoor living spaces. ## Trades & Services Rafter 4K performs the following trades in-house and coordinates licensed subcontractors as required: - Tile setting (backsplashes, showers, floors — ceramic, slate, composite fibre) - Flooring (hardwood, cork, tile, composite) - Baseboards & trim (new and repainted) - Framing & drywall (structural and finish) - Cabinetry (basic to fully custom) - Painting & staining (walls, trim, wood surfaces, interior and exterior) - Excavation & foundations (site prep and building foundations) - Roofing & siding (Fiberclement siding, log home refinishing, siding repairs) - Doors & windows (energy-efficient replacements, upgrades, new installations) - Permits & licences (manages the permitting process for Okanagan home additions and accessory buildings) - Closet storage renovation - Wallpaper removal and wall texturing - Open-concept wall removal ## Project Portfolio - [Kelowna Kitchen Renovation](https://rafter4k.com/project/kelowna-kitchen-renovation/) - [Wine Room & Spa Bath](https://rafter4k.com/project/wine-room-spa-bath/) - [New Ranch Building](https://rafter4k.com/project/new-ranch-building/) - [Pool Houses & Accessory Buildings](https://rafter4k.com/project/pool-houses-accessory-buildings/) - [Small Works](https://rafter4k.com/project/small-works/) - [Clifton Deck & Updates](https://rafter4k.com/project/clifton-deck-and-updates/) ## Blog Posts - [Kelowna Accessory Buildings: What You Need to Know](https://rafter4k.com/blog/kelowna-accessory-buildings-what-you-need-to-know/) - [Questions to Ask Before Getting a Home Addition](https://rafter4k.com/blog/questions-to-ask-before-getting-a-home-addition/) - [Home Additions vs. Accessory Buildings](https://rafter4k.com/blog/home-additions-vs-accessory-buildings/) - [Building Up: When to Consider Second-Level Home Additions](https://rafter4k.com/blog/building-up-when-to-consider-second-level-home-additions/) - [6 Basement Renovation Ideas to Complete Your Home](https://rafter4k.com/blog/6-basement-renovation-ideas-to-complete-your-home/) - [Investing in a Basement Renovation](https://rafter4k.com/blog/investing-in-a-basement-renovation/) - [More Than a Shed: Make a Creative Escape with an Accessory Building](https://rafter4k.com/blog/more-than-a-shed-make-a-creative-escape-with-an-accessory-building/) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Kitchen Renovations - [How much does a kitchen renovation cost?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/how-much-does-a-kitchen-renovation-cost/) - [How do I get started on a kitchen renovation?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/how-do-i-get-started-on-a-kitchen-renovation/) - [What does the kitchen renovation process look like?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-does-the-kitchen-renovation-process-look-like/) - [Is a building permit required for a kitchen renovation?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/is-a-building-permit-required-for-a-kitchen-renovation/) - [Will I be able to use my kitchen while it's being renovated?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/will-i-be-able-to-use-my-kitchen-while-its-being-renovated/) - [What cabinetry does Rafter 4K handle?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/cabinetry-rafter4k-handles/) - [Do you handle the plumbing and electrical work in the kitchen?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/do-you-handle-the-plumbing-and-electrical-work-in-the-kitchen/) - [If I'd like to replace the kitchen floor, what do I need to do?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/if-i-would-like-to-replace-the-kitchen-floor-what-do-i-need-to-do/) - [Will you install my new kitchen appliances for me?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/will-you-install-my-new-kitchen-appliances-for-me/) ### Bathroom Renovations - [What is your process for a bathroom renovation?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-is-your-process-for-a-bathroom-renovation/) - [What is the average cost of a bathroom renovation?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-is-the-average-cost-of-a-bathroom-renovation/) - [How long does a bathroom remodel/renovation take?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/how-long-does-a-bathroom-remodel-renovation-take/) - [What is the difference between a bathroom renovation and remodel?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-a-bathroom-renovation-and-remodel/) - [What should I do to prepare for a bathroom renovation?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-should-i-do-to-prepare-for-a-bathroom-renovation/) - [What type of flooring should I use in my bathroom?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-type-of-flooring-should-i-use-in-my-bathroom/) - [Can you make custom bathroom cabinets?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-make-custom-bathroom-cabinets/) - [Can you add more ventilation to the room?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-add-more-ventilation-to-the-room/) - [What happens if you find mold while working in the bathroom?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-happens-if-you-find-mold-while-working-in-the-bathroom/) ### Basement Renovations - [What are my options for a basement renovation?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-are-my-options-for-a-basement-renovation/) - [Can you finish off my basement?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-finish-off-my-basement/) - [Can you make my basement into a media/entertainment centre?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-make-my-basement-into-a-media-entertainment-centre/) - [Can you convert my basement into a legal suite?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-convert-my-basement-into-a-legal-suite/) ### Legal Suites - [What is a legal suite?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-is-a-legal-suite/) - [Can my home have a legal suite?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-my-home-have-a-legal-suite/) - [What are the space requirements for a legal suite in Kelowna?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/space-requirements-legal-suite-kelowna/) - [How long does a legal suite renovation take?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/how-long-does-a-legal-suite-renovation-take/) - [What do you need to prepare for a legal suite renovation?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-you-need-to-prepare-for-legal-suite-renovation/) ### Home Additions - [What are my options for a home addition?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-are-my-options-for-a-home-addition/) - [Can you complete an addition to my home?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-complete-an-addition-to-my-home/) - [How long does a home addition take?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/how-long-does-a-home-addition-take/) - [Is a building permit required for a home addition?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/is-a-building-permit-required-for-a-home-addition/) - [Do you do second-floor additions?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/do-you-do-second-floor-additions/) - [Do you do foundation work if my addition requires it?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/do-you-do-foundation-work-if-my-addition-requires-it/) - [Will a home addition add value to my home?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/will-a-home-addition-add-value-to-my-home/) - [What do I need to do to prepare for a home addition?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-do-i-need-to-do-to-prepare-for-a-home-addition/) ### Accessory Buildings - [What are my options for an accessory building?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-are-my-options-for-an-accessory-building/) - [How much does an average accessory building cost?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/how-much-does-an-average-accessory-building-cost/) - [What is the process for accessory building construction?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-is-the-process-for-accessory-building-construction/) - [Can you build a garage on my property?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-build-a-garage-on-my-property/) - [Can you turn an existing outbuilding into a garage?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-turn-an-existing-outbuilding-into-a-garage/) - [Is it possible to have a pool building added to my backyard?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/is-it-possible-to-have-a-pool-building-added-to-my-backyard/) - [Is a carriage home the same thing as an accessory building?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/is-a-carriage-home-the-same-thing-as-an-accessory-building/) - [Why should I work with a contractor on an accessory building project?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/why-should-i-work-with-a-contractor-on-an-accessory-building-project/) - [How much does it cost to build a detached garage?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-detached-garage/) ### Decks, Patios & Outdoor - [Do I need a permit for my deck or patio renovation?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/do-i-need-a-permit-for-my-deck-or-patio-renovation/) - [What's the best decking material — wood or composite?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/whats-the-best-decking-material-wood-or-composite/) - [How long does it take to build or renovate a deck or patio?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-or-renovate-a-deck-or-patio/) - [What's the difference between a pergola and a gazebo?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/whats-the-difference-between-a-pergola-and-a-gazebo/) ### Interior & General Renovations - [How long does an interior renovation take?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/how-long-interior-renovation-take/) - [Do I need a permit for interior renovations?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/do-i-need-a-permit-for-interior-renovations/) - [Can you replace my flooring?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-replace-my-flooring/) - [Can Rafter 4K do tile work?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-rafter-4k-do-tile-work/) - [What types of tiling can you work with?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-types-tiling-can-you-work-with/) - [Does Rafter 4K do interior/exterior painting?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/does-you-do-interior-exterior-painting/) - [Can you help renovating closet storage?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/help-renovating-closet-storage/) - [What are my baseboard trim options?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/what-are-my-baseboard-trim-options/) - [Can you convert a bedroom into a master bedroom?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-convert-a-bedroom-into-a-master-bedroom/) - [Can you remove old wallpaper or textures?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/can-you-remove-old-wallpaper-or-textures/) - [Is it possible to remove walls to create an open-concept living area?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/is-it-possible-to-remove-walls-to-create-and-open-concept-living-area/) - [Can Rafter 4K hang drywall?](https://rafter4k.com/faq/hire-rafter4k-hang-drywall/) ## Service Area Kelowna, West Kelowna, and surrounding Okanagan communities in British Columbia, Canada. ## Memberships & Certifications - Canadian Home Builders' Association – Central Okanagan - WorkSafe BC - 2-5-10 New Home Warranty (Blue Vision)