Fair & Square Home Improvement is a general handyman contractor in Oklahoma City that handles interior repairs, renovations, and remodeling work on a project basis, positioning itself as an alternative to larger remodeling firms for homeowners who need focused work on specific rooms or systems rather than whole-house overhauls.
Fair & Square operates as a licensed handyman service, not a specialty trade contractor. The business takes on kitchen and bathroom remodels, drywall repair and finishing, flooring installation, painting, fixture replacement, and carpentry work. Jobs range from single-room updates to multi-room projects. The company does not perform HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work that would require separate licensing, which means clients needing those trades will coordinate with Fair & Square's recommended subcontractors or hire them independently. The business targets homeowners managing renovation budgets incrementally, room by room, rather than contractors or property management companies.
Fair & Square charges on a project basis rather than hourly rates. A kitchen remodel quote typically runs $8,000 to $18,000 depending on scope; bathroom work ranges $4,500 to $12,000 for mid-range finishes. Smaller jobs like painting a bedroom or installing shelving start at $500 to $1,500. The company does not publish a fixed rate card, so pricing depends on materials selection, complexity, and timeline. Clients receive a written estimate before work begins. A typical project timeline is 2 to 4 weeks for a single bathroom and 4 to 8 weeks for a kitchen, though this varies with custom finishes and delays in material delivery.
Oklahoma City has several handyman services operating at different scales. Ace Handyman Services, a franchise location, charges hourly rates ($60 to $85 per hour depending on job type) and handles similar interior work but with a focus on quicker, smaller projects and appointment-based scheduling. Mr. Handyman, another local franchise, also uses hourly billing and markets toward homeowners who prefer a larger, insured team for same-week availability. Fair & Square's project-based model suits homeowners who want a fixed budget and a single point of contact for a defined renovation, whereas hourly-rate services work better for unpredictable repairs or when you want to authorize work incrementally. For a full kitchen gut and rebuild, Fair & Square's transparency on total cost is an advantage over hourly billing, which can drift. For a leaky faucet or hanging drywall patch, Ace or Mr. Handyman's walk-in availability is more practical.
Fair & Square works well for homeowners undertaking a deliberate remodel of one or two rooms and willing to wait a month or two for completion. It suits people with a defined vision (or willingness to work with the contractor to develop one) and enough budget headroom to absorb material cost swings. It does not suit homeowners needing same-day repairs, emergency fixes, or those who prefer to hire a specialist electrician or plumber independently and do not want a general contractor managing subcontractors. It also requires direct communication and some oversight; this is not a hands-off service for absentee property owners.
Initial contact typically occurs by phone or through a contact form on the business website. Fair & Square schedules a paid consultation (usually $100 to $150, credited toward the final invoice if the project proceeds). During the visit, the contractor assesses the space, discusses finishes and materials, confirms existing utilities and structural limitations, and provides a written estimate. This step is crucial because it flushes out scope creep and ensures both parties agree on deliverables. If the homeowner accepts the estimate, work is scheduled. A 50 percent deposit is standard before materials are ordered and work begins.
Fair & Square operates Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with limited Saturday availability for consultation only. The company is based in northwest Oklahoma City and serves the metro area within a 15-mile radius. On-site work is performed during weekday business hours; evening and weekend work is negotiable for an additional fee. Parking during renovation is street-level or driveway based on the project scope. For projects involving material delivery, Fair & Square coordinates timing with homeowners to minimize disruption.
Fair & Square's project pricing model and single-point-of-contact approach appeal to homeowners committed to a specific remodel rather than those seeking quick fixes or managing multiple trades themselves.
