Shekinah Renovations LLC · Norman, OK
Home Remodeling and Renovation Services in Norman, OK
Shekinah Renovations remodels homes throughout Norman, from the historic streets near Campus Corner to the newer additions out east past Brookhaven. We do kitchens, bathrooms and walk-in showers, tile, flooring, drywall and texture, interior and exterior paint, concrete, fencing, roofing and carpentry. Owner Jimmy Garces Jr. gives every estimate in person, and estimates are free. Call or text (405) 532-3348.
Old Norman, New Norman, and Everything Between
Norman splits cleanly into eras. The Miller and Chautauqua historic districts and the blocks around Campus Corner hold 1910s through 1930s bungalows and foursquares with plaster walls, original hardwood, small bathrooms and kitchens that were carved out of pantries. Work there is restoration minded: skim coating plaster, matching trim, tiling a shower that fits the original footprint, and refinishing rather than replacing what is worth keeping. Out east and north through Brookhaven, Trailwoods and the newer additions, the houses are from the 1990s onward and the projects are upgrades: tile backsplashes, flooring, cabinetry, custom woodwork, patio concrete and paint. In between sits a large band of 1960s and 1970s ranch homes with original baths, popcorn ceilings and aging plumbing, which is where most of our full remodels happen.
Bathroom Remodeling and Walk-In Showers
Most Norman bathroom projects we take on start with a tub that nobody uses and tile that has been regrouted more times than anyone can count. We tear the room down to the studs, deal with whatever rot or leak is hiding behind the surround, waterproof correctly, and tile the new shower properly. Tub-to-shower conversions and full walk-in showers are the majority of that work, often with a bench, a recessed niche and a low or curbless entry when the floor framing cooperates. We handle plumbing, valves, fixtures, vanity, lighting, drywall, texture and the final coat of paint, so the room comes back complete. Older Norman homes almost always turn up a surprise inside the wall, and we would rather find it during demolition than leave it there.
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Call or text (405) 532-3348 or send us the details. We come out, look at the job, and price it. No charge either way.
Drywall, Texture, and Paint Done to Match
Norman gets its share of hail and wind, and rental turnover near campus produces a steady stream of walls that need real repair rather than a smear of spackle. We repair drywall, hang and finish new board, and match existing texture so the patch is not the first thing you see when you walk in. Knockdown and orange peel dominate here, and matching them takes practice with a hopper and a knife, not a can from the hardware store. After the mud and texture cure, we prime and paint. Interior painting, ceilings, trim and doors, plus exterior painting on siding and trim, all run through the same crew. If a water leak caused the damage, we fix the leak first so the repair is not temporary.
Concrete, Fencing, and Outdoor Projects
Norman driveways and sidewalks fail the same way they do everywhere on central Oklahoma clay, with cracking, settling and panels that no longer line up. When a slab is past patching, we tear it out and repour with proper base preparation and correctly placed control joints. We also pour new patios and porches, form steps and stepping stones, and finish decorative concrete when a homeowner wants the patio to be part of the design. Sealing sound concrete extends its life and keeps water out of hairline cracks before a freeze opens them wider. Cedar fencing takes a beating in spring wind here, so we repair damaged sections or replace full runs, and we handle the landscaping and grading around a new patio so water runs away from the house.
Getting a Free Estimate in Norman
We cover all of Norman, including the Campus Corner, Miller Historic District, Chautauqua, Brookhaven, Trailwoods and West Norman areas, and we are in Moore and south Oklahoma City almost daily, so getting down here is routine. Shekinah Renovations is a service-area business serving the whole Oklahoma City metro, so we come to the house rather than asking you to visit a showroom. Estimates are free and always given after an in-person look, because quoting a bathroom or a driveway from a phone description does nobody any good. Call or text Jimmy Garces Jr. at (405) 532-3348 with a short description of the project and we will set a time to come out.
What We See in Norman Homes
Norman splits by era. The Miller and Chautauqua historic districts want restoration-minded work like skim coating plaster and matching original trim, while the 1960s and 1970s ranch homes in between are where most full bathroom and kitchen remodels happen. East and north Norman is newer, so the work there is finishes and outdoor concrete. Free estimates in person.
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Where We Work in Norman
We drive out to Norman and the surrounding OKC metro from our base in Oklahoma City, and our range runs about an hour past the metro in any direction. There is no shop to visit, we come to the property.
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The part you cannot see is the part that fails
Nearly every complaint we hear about a previous contractor is about something underneath: prep that got skipped, waterproofing that was never there, a texture nobody matched. Those are the parts that decide whether work is still good in ten years.
Prep gets the time it needs
Base compaction under concrete, subfloor repair under flooring, surface prep under paint, waterproofing behind tile. It is the invisible half of every trade and the half that decides how long the visible half lasts.
One person is accountable start to finish
Jimmy does the walkthrough, writes the estimate, and is on site while the work happens. Nothing gets lost between a salesperson, a scheduler, and a crew who never spoke to you.
Surprises reach you before they become line items
Rotted subfloor, a hidden leak, wiring that is not to code. When we find something, work stops and you get a call with what it is and what it costs before we touch it.
The site is clean when we leave
Debris hauled off, floors swept, the room put back. The job is finished when you cannot tell we were there except for the work.
Letting someone you found online into your house
It is a fair thing to be careful about, and we would rather answer it straight than talk around it. Shekinah Renovations is a newer company name. Jimmy is not new to the trade. He started at fourteen, learned it from his stepdad, and has been doing this work ever since.
- Every photo and video on this site is Jimmy's own work around the OKC metro. None of it is stock.
- We will put you in touch with people we have done work for. Ask on the walkthrough.
- Oklahoma does not issue a general contractor or remodeler license, so for most of what we do there is no state license to hold. Where a trade is licensed, we say so and bring in the right partner.
- The estimate is free and written down. You know the number, and the scope, before anything starts.
- The person who quotes your job is the person who shows up to do it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Miller and Chautauqua districts and the blocks near Campus Corner hold 1910s through 1930s homes with plaster walls, original trim and small bathrooms. That work is restoration minded: skim coating plaster, matching trim profiles, and tiling a shower that has to fit the original footprint.
Yes, and it matters. Knockdown and orange peel are both common in Norman and each takes a different hand. Jimmy does the drywall, mud and texture himself and matches the existing wall rather than retexturing the whole room when it is not necessary.
Yes. Driveways, sidewalks, porches, patios, steps and stepping stones, including decorative finishes. When a slab has cracked through and the panels no longer line up, we tear out and repour with proper base prep instead of chasing cracks.
No. Estimates are free everywhere we work, including Norman. Jimmy comes out, looks at the job, measures what needs measuring, and gives you a written price. There is no fee and no obligation to hire us afterward.
It depends entirely on the size of the space, the materials you pick, and what we find once we open things up. That is why we look at the job in person before quoting. Call or text (405) 532-3348 and we will come out to Norman and put a real number in front of you.
Both. We do full kitchen and bathroom remodels, and we also patch drywall, fix a leaking valve, hang a TV, pour a small pad, tear out one wall, or repaint one room. If it is on the list of things we do, the job is not too small to call or text about.
That depends on what is already on the schedule and how big the job is. Small repairs often happen within a few days. Larger remodels get scheduled once the estimate is approved and materials are ordered. Call or text and we will tell you honestly where we are.
Yes, anything and everything. Inside: demolition, drywall, texture, paint, flooring, tile, bathrooms, kitchens, trim, and carpentry. Outside: concrete, roofing, fencing, landscaping, and window installation. Most Norman jobs end up being a mix of both, and one crew handles the whole thing.
Fair question, and it is the one we would ask too. Shekinah Renovations is a newer company, but Jimmy is not new to the trade. He started at fourteen, learned it from his stepdad, and has been doing this work ever since. Every photo and video on this site is his own work around the metro, not stock, and we are glad to put you in touch with people we have worked for. He is also the one who shows up for the estimate and the one on site while the work happens.
Oklahoma does not issue a general contractor or remodeler license, so for most of what we do there is no state license to hold. For the trades the Construction Industries Board does license, Jimmy has applications in progress and we will tell you that plainly rather than imply otherwise. Where a job requires a licensed plumber, electrician, or registered roofer, we bring in the right trade partner for that portion. Ask about your specific job and you will get a straight answer.
Usually the same day. Call or text (405) 532-3348 and it reaches Jimmy directly. If he is on a job site with his hands full he will get back to you as soon as he is off it. Most people call two or three contractors and hire whoever actually answers, so we try to be that one.
Ready to Start Your Norman Project?
Call or text (405) 532-3348 or send us the details. We work throughout Norman and the rest of the OKC metro, and the estimate is free whether the job is a full remodel or a single repair.
Get a free estimatefree · no obligationCall or text Jimmy directly at (405) 532-3348