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KBS Remodeling & Restoration, LLC

3296 NW Prairie Ln Suite A
4.73(
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KBS Remodeling & Restoration, LLC

3296 NW Prairie Ln Suite A
4.73(
84
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
108 local quotes requested

KBS Remodeling & Restoration is a your local remodeling company dedicated to quality and customer service. Each worker is trained and skilled in their profession top deliver quality results every time! KBS uses materials and install practices that allow us to offer transferable workmanship warranties without cutting corners.

"Only company we found that didn't want a large deposit down! Our Communication was really very good throughout! Our flooring looks great as well as our wood accent wall! Highly recommend these guys."

Eric H on February 2023

KBS Remodeling & Restoration is a your local remodeling company dedicated to quality and customer service. Each worker is trained and skilled in their profession top deliver quality results every time! KBS uses materials and install practices that allow us to offer transferable workmanship warranties without cutting corners.

"Only company we found that didn't want a large deposit down! Our Communication was really very good throughout! Our flooring looks great as well as our wood accent wall! Highly recommend these guys."

Eric H on February 2023


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Anchor Property Solutions

310 Marshall St
4.73(
15
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Anchor Property Solutions

310 Marshall St
4.73(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
31 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Anchor Property Solutions proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"We had a couple leaky faucets and some loose electrical fixtures wanted a handyman to come take a look. Dakota was great to talk to, giving us an idea of what it would take to fix our plumbing issues and quickly fixing our electrical issues. He charged a very reasonable price ($30), considering that he was at our house for an hour or so"

Dipa S on January 2025

Anchor Property Solutions proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"We had a couple leaky faucets and some loose electrical fixtures wanted a handyman to come take a look. Dakota was great to talk to, giving us an idea of what it would take to fix our plumbing issues and quickly fixing our electrical issues. He charged a very reasonable price ($30), considering that he was at our house for an hour or so"

Dipa S on January 2025


"Andy's crew is very professional and did a great job. My home was difficult to get drywall into. They carried each sheet upstairs. Walls finished very well. Dedicated spray equipment created smooth application of knock down texture. Ceilings Looks great. No damage. No surprises. Priced right, but they weren't the cheapest option. On time. No excuses. They protected my property and cleaned up after themselves. As a property manager, I will definitely use Scott's again."

Diane L on September 2018

Owner operated. Uses subs for labor & large jobs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email.

"Andy's crew is very professional and did a great job. My home was difficult to get drywall into. They carried each sheet upstairs. Walls finished very well. Dedicated spray equipment created smooth application of knock down texture. Ceilings Looks great. No damage. No surprises. Priced right, but they weren't the cheapest option. On time. No excuses. They protected my property and cleaned up after themselves. As a property manager, I will definitely use Scott's again."

Diane L on September 2018


"Miljan was absolutely amazing. Showed up on time and his communication was great. He got to work on the honey do list ive had for my husband for the past 5 years or so and finished in roughly 6 hours. His pricing was extremely fair. He was careful to not damage my home while working and carrying supplies and materials and he cleaning up during and after his work. I'm extremely happy with his work and will be hiring him for all future work I need done around my home vs. nag my husband and wait for years. Trust me ladies, much more efficient and cost effective to hire Miljan!"

Erin R on January 2025

We specialize in woodworking, trim carpentry, laminate flooring, painting interior and exterior, smaller roofing projects, house staging, decorative painting.

"Miljan was absolutely amazing. Showed up on time and his communication was great. He got to work on the honey do list ive had for my husband for the past 5 years or so and finished in roughly 6 hours. His pricing was extremely fair. He was careful to not damage my home while working and carrying supplies and materials and he cleaning up during and after his work. I'm extremely happy with his work and will be hiring him for all future work I need done around my home vs. nag my husband and wait for years. Trust me ladies, much more efficient and cost effective to hire Miljan!"

Erin R on January 2025



K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!


Velazquez Drywall & Framing

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Velazquez Drywall & Framing

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We are Velazquez Drywall & Framing, but general construction is what keep us in business! We are local in Des Moines, and out of town work does not keep us away. We like to make our clients happy, whatever they want is what they get. Our business is a family owned business that have been in the construction industry for 25 years. If you have been looking for some work done and are not sure where to start we can definitely help get you started!

We are Velazquez Drywall & Framing, but general construction is what keep us in business! We are local in Des Moines, and out of town work does not keep us away. We like to make our clients happy, whatever they want is what they get. Our business is a family owned business that have been in the construction industry for 25 years. If you have been looking for some work done and are not sure where to start we can definitely help get you started!


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Handyman home service

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Handyman home service

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Hi, I am a seasoned maintenance tech that works full time in a professional setting with knowledge in all fields of home maintenance. From simple things like cleaning gutters to replacing toilets or replacing ceiling fans I am your guy! Need a doggie door cut into a door? I can do it!

Hi, I am a seasoned maintenance tech that works full time in a professional setting with knowledge in all fields of home maintenance. From simple things like cleaning gutters to replacing toilets or replacing ceiling fans I am your guy! Need a doggie door cut into a door? I can do it!


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Sig Repairs & Remodels

5.00(
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Sig Repairs & Remodels

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sig R&R is an owner-operated Handyman service provider with 8 years of in the field experience, offering a wide variety of handyman services in the Ames area, no job too small is an understatement. If you have a small job to a larger remodel you would like to get done, Sig R&R will promptly and professionally get it done. I work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and my commitment to customer satisfaction means I won't rest until you are 100% happy with final product.

"Update to prior review: Kitchen remodel has been finished! We are very happy with the end result. Jorge took our kitchen from the 70's into 20's. Looks beautiful! We were also thankful for Jorge's help during an emergency with our elderly mother and the kindness he showed her. Will keep his number for more projects!"

Jana W on September 2024

Sig R&R is an owner-operated Handyman service provider with 8 years of in the field experience, offering a wide variety of handyman services in the Ames area, no job too small is an understatement. If you have a small job to a larger remodel you would like to get done, Sig R&R will promptly and professionally get it done. I work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and my commitment to customer satisfaction means I won't rest until you are 100% happy with final product.

"Update to prior review: Kitchen remodel has been finished! We are very happy with the end result. Jorge took our kitchen from the 70's into 20's. Looks beautiful! We were also thankful for Jorge's help during an emergency with our elderly mother and the kindness he showed her. Will keep his number for more projects!"

Jana W on September 2024


Energizing Construction

707 Larson Drive
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Energizing Construction

707 Larson Drive
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Emergency services offered

From Demo work To finish work can do it all in between, no electrical or plumbing as usually have contractors for that. Been doin residential and commercial work since 2015. Small company, "quality over quantity"

From Demo work To finish work can do it all in between, no electrical or plumbing as usually have contractors for that. Been doin residential and commercial work since 2015. Small company, "quality over quantity"

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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