Elite Craftsman Construction is a licensed residential general contractor in Oklahoma City that handles kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, and structural repairs for homeowners and small commercial property owners who want a single point of accountability rather than hiring multiple trade specialists.
The firm operates as a full-service general contractor, meaning it pulls permits, manages subcontractors (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), schedules inspections, and coordinates the build from start to finish. The company is licensed by the State of Oklahoma Construction Industries Board and carries workers' compensation insurance. Elite Craftsman focuses on projects between $15,000 and $150,000, which positions it above handyman-scale work but below the volume-build firms that handle tract subdivisions.
Elite Craftsman's primary work falls into three categories. Kitchen remodels typically cost $30,000 to $70,000 depending on whether cabinetry is refaced or replaced, whether countertops remain Formica or upgrade to quartz, and whether the layout changes (which requires rerouting plumbing and electrical). Bathroom remodels range from $12,000 for a straightforward vanity, tile, and fixture swap to $40,000+ for a master bath with custom tile work, heated floors, or a walk-in shower addition. Room additions and structural work (deck building, roof repairs) are priced per scope; the company provides written estimates after an in-home consultation.
The firm requires 50 percent down at contract signing and payment in three draws tied to completion milestones (framing, rough-in, final). Final payment is due upon inspection sign-off by the city.
Oklahoma City's general contracting market splits into three tiers. High-volume firms like Cornerstone Construction and Turner Construction handle $500,000+ commercial and residential projects with established relationships to city inspectors and material suppliers; they typically do not bid on remodels under $50,000. Smaller handyman and contractor teams (often unlicensed or licensed only in a single trade) bid jobs between $5,000 and $25,000, manage fewer than two projects at once, and may lack permit experience for work requiring city sign-off.
Elite Craftsman sits between these. Its advantage over unlicensed operators is full State Board licensing and the ability to navigate Oklahoma City's permit system without delay; its advantage over large firms is responsiveness and willingness to bid mid-size remodels where profit margins are tighter. Choose Elite Craftsman if you need a permitted, insured contractor for a remodel under $100,000. Choose a larger firm if your project requires architectural drawings or coordination with multiple city departments. Choose a local handyman only if your work is cosmetic (paint, cabinet hardware, fixture replacement) and does not require permits.
Elite Craftsman suits homeowners planning to stay in their house long enough to recoup remodel costs (typically five years or more for a kitchen remodel in Oklahoma City's market), and property owners who need the work permitted and inspected. It does not suit landlords looking for quick, low-cost cosmetic fixes, or anyone whose project timeline is under three weeks (the firm typically schedules new projects four to six weeks out).
After a phone consultation, Elite Craftsman schedules a two-hour in-home estimate. The owner or a senior estimator measures the space, photographs existing conditions, discusses material choices (cabinetry, tile, fixtures), identifies any structural issues visible during the walkthrough (outdated wiring, plumbing code violations, foundation concerns), and provides a written estimate within five business days. The estimate includes a project timeline, material and labor costs broken out separately, and a list of required city permits. The firm does not charge for estimates.
The company operates Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with job sites opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m. to minimize neighbor disruption. Work is not scheduled on weekends unless the homeowner requests it (adding 15 percent to labor cost). Confirm current hours and crew availability by phone before scheduling.
Elite Craftsman is reachable by phone during business hours; it does not operate a walk-in office. Homeowners coordinate all site access and parking with the project superintendent assigned to their job.
Elite Craftsman fills a practical middle ground in Oklahoma City's contracting landscape, offering licensed accountability and permit expertise without the overhead cost of a major firm. For a mid-range remodel where code compliance matters, it is a credible option.
