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Elite IntEx Solutions
4.9(
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Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Our mission is to design and build stunning, functional spaces that reflect your vision and enhance everyday living. Through quality craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and attention to detail, we bring your dream interiors to life with precision and passion.

Doors & Windows
Doors & Windows
Ornamental Fencing
Vinyl Fencing
Black Chain Link

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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Home Plus
4.8(
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Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Home Hero Handyman
4.8(
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Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

Welcome to Home Hero Handyman Donald Downey , proudly servicing Ankeny and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.\n\n

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Field carpentry
5.0(
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Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Codey, owner and lead carpenter of Field Carpentry LLC. I bring over 12 years of hands-on experience in residential and commercial construction, working on everything from new builds and historic remodels to basement finishes, trim work, and custom carpentry.\nI take pride in doing things the right way—clear communication, honest pricing, and quality craftsmanship that lasts. I treat every home like it’s my own and every project like my reputation depends on it, because it does.\nWhether you’re planning a remodel, upgrading your space, or tackling a project you’ve been putting off, my goal is simple: deliver solid work you can trust and results you’ll be proud of.\nReach out anytime for a free estimate—I’d love to help bring your vision to life.

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M.A.C Construction
5.0(
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Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ox Homes LLC
4.0(
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Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Over 10 years experience!

Front Door Replacement
Storm door replacement
Deck Update
Re-stain deck
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Done Right Roofing & Exteriors
5.0(
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Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

There are those who are happy with risking it all when it comes to their roof. For everyone else there's Done Right Roofing.\n\nWhether you’re in need of an entirely new roof or just have a leak, Done Right Roofing & Exteriors has you covered.\n\nWe pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! \n\nGet in touch with us today!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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