Ibanez Painting & Construction is a general contractor operating in Oklahoma City that handles interior and exterior painting alongside renovation work for residential clients. The operation is small enough to maintain direct owner involvement but large enough to manage multi-room projects and coordinate licensed trades when structural or electrical work is required.
Ibanez operates as a dual-service contractor: painting work forms one part of the business, while construction services cover kitchen and bathroom remodels, drywall repair, and exterior work including siding and trim. Most projects fall in the residential category, with jobs ranging from single-room updates to whole-home renovations. The company is not a design firm; clients provide plans or work from existing structures. This positions it as a hands-on contractor rather than a design-build firm, meaning the owner and crew execute work but do not typically produce architectural drawings.
Painting jobs are priced per square foot for interior walls and ceilings, typically ranging from $1.50 to $3 per square foot depending on surface condition and prep work required. Exterior house painting runs higher, around $2 to $4 per square foot, because of ladder setup and weather variables. A 1,500-square-foot interior paint job falls into the $2,250 to $4,500 range; exterior work on a modest single-story home often reaches $3,000 to $6,000.
Remodeling jobs are quoted individually. Kitchen and bathroom work usually begins at $8,000 to $12,000 for modest updates (new fixtures, paint, and basic cabinetry) and extends to $25,000 or more for structural changes or high-end finishes. The company requires a deposit, typically 30 to 50 percent, with the remainder due upon completion or as work milestones are met; confirm exact terms with the contractor before signing.
For residential painting alone, Ibanez competes directly with single-operator painters and larger franchises like Sherwin-Williams Paint Shops (which offer estimate and project management but charge markup on materials). Ibanez typically costs less than a branded franchise because overhead is lower, but the trade-off is less formal scheduling and fewer backup crews if the primary painter is booked solid.
For remodeling work, Ibanez sits between handymen (who handle cosmetic updates and repairs but avoid structural work) and design-build firms like Cornerstone Construction OKC or Northstar Renovation (which charge more because they provide design consultation and manage all permits and inspections in-house). Choose Ibanez if you have a clear vision for a project and want direct negotiation on price; choose a design-build firm if you need design input or want a single point of accountability across all trades.
Ibanez works well for homeowners who know what they want and need a reliable crew to execute it. Projects with clear scopes—a kitchen with layouts already settled, or whole-house interior painting—move smoothly. Homeowners who have worked with contractors before and are comfortable managing timelines and change orders fit this model.
This contractor is a poor fit for first-time renovation clients without a clear plan, or for projects requiring extensive permit coordination, inspections, or design changes mid-job. It is also not ideal for emergency or one-day jobs; jobs are typically scheduled weeks in advance, and crews are assigned to ongoing projects.
The owner or a lead crew member will visit the site to assess the scope. For painting, this takes 30 minutes and results in a square-footage estimate and price quote. For remodeling, the visit may last one to two hours, with photos taken and measurements confirmed. Expect a written estimate within 48 to 72 hours. Discuss timeline, payment structure, and what prep or materials are the homeowner's responsibility versus the contractor's. Have reference homes or photos of desired finishes ready to show.
Ibanez operates standard business hours and can be reached by phone to schedule estimates. Crews typically begin work between 8 and 8:30 a.m. and work until mid-afternoon, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday availability for exterior work. Verify current scheduling windows before committing to a start date, as crews often book 2 to 4 weeks out.
Ibanez Painting & Construction fills a middle niche in Oklahoma City's contractor market: experienced enough to manage renovations that handymen avoid, and direct enough in pricing and decision-making to appeal to homeowners who do not need design guidance. For painting-heavy projects or straightforward remodels with a fixed plan, the company delivers consistent results without the markup of a full-service design firm.
