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Scott's Home Renewal
4.6(
177
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I used Scott's Home Renewal for a first floor renovation about three years ago, was pleased and hired them again for this. Not the cheapest contractor, but definitely the best I have used here. First class professionals; first rate subs, especially the tile and glass people The custom glass door arrived with the wrong specs, and the glass contractor got the factory to make a new one with only one day of waiting.. If you want it done right, contact Scott's."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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F&F Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

F and F Construction and Remodel LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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deWit Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
26
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"deWit Construction & Remodeling went well above and beyond my wife's and my expectations!
We had spent countless hours designing our large custom home addition that consisted of vaulted upper level ceilings, 3 bedrooms (2 guest and 1 master with a large walk-in closet), 3 bathrooms with custom showers, 2 offices, 1 huge 'Great Room', 1 large entry / mud room, 1 storage room, and 1 large 3-car garage. We then decided that we wanted to do much of the work
ourselves, taking on the responsibility of General Contractor for the project, and hiring sub-contractors to complete segments of the project that we weren't equipped to handle on our own.
To say this was a massive undertaking would be a gross understatement. Locating quality sub-contractors was one very tall hurdle that we hadn't taken into consideration during the planning phase. We found that they were few and far between, that many we were able to locate wanted to charge an arm-and-leg for 'custom' work (well outside of our budget), and that some were straight up unreliable and deceitful.
Our previous framing sub-contractor had left a bitter taste with us, so we practiced great diligence in selecting our next. (Note: Long story short, we had to take our previous framing sub-contractor to court in order to recover our down payment due to zero work being completed and multiple promises broken and deadlines missed.) We were pleasantly surprised when we met and spoke with Neil deWit about our project and desires for the work that his crew would be preforming. Neil was very professional in taking the time to listen to and talk with us about the project layout, time-frame and budget, etc. Once we chose to go with deWit C & R, it wasn't long before his crew was onsite and working. We couldn't have asked for nicer, professional guys to have working on our property. We didn't notice any yelling or profanity. They always dressed well and their equipment was always clean and well maintained, and put away at the end of the day. Oh, and their craftsmanship was second to none.
Earlier we mentioned some homeowner design flaws that deWit C & R encountered; well they tackled them head on and found creative ways to make everything work. Most 1st level wall studs had to be individually measured and cut due to fluctuations in the concrete foundation and floor. Wall, door and window locations and dimensions had to be altered in order to make our design work without drastically changing our initial layout. Everything was communicated with us very well by the head carpenter on the project and Neil, and we were involved in all major change decisions. It was awesome to see our project being fleshed out in front of our very eyes and knowing that it was being built with such great quality craftsmanship.
We wanted to roof the existing structure and the addition at  the same time, so as soon as the deWit C & R crew had finished nailing down the roof sheeting, we went to work on removing the worn out shingles from the existing roof. We had an old dump truck that was on its last leg, which we began using for catching the old shingles. We could barely get and keep it running. The next morning, the deWit C & R head carpenter show up pulling one of their nice dump trailers and asked me if we wanted to use it at no extra charge. We were blown away!
We couldn?t be happier with how things turned out.  We officially have our dream home and we owe a ton of credit to deWit Construction and Remodeling! We honestly don?t think we could have completed it without their experience, professionalism and willingness to work with us within our budget. There isn?t a single design modification that we are unhappy with, and the structure is super straight, solid, quiet and water tight.
We can?t say enough good things about deWit Construction and Remodeling. We?re happy to drop their name anytime we learn of an upcoming local project.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Hols the Handyman, LLC
4.8(
20
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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
Response rate95%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration
4.5(
37
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Don't hire the Salesmen, Hire the Tradesmen" Daughenbaugh Construction and Restoration is a highly detailed Design/Build Team Of Tradesmen. We have built our foundation on Customer-Orientated Relationships. In which, our Team focuses on your long term needs and goals. I have been Tradesmen of 20 years myself. Our team takes extreme pride in our workmanship, timelines, and quotes that we stand behind. As the Owner/Operator and a Master Carpenter by trade of 20 years, I've built a team that brings what all the competition cannot: That is practical, realistic, design build options that are going to benefit your long term goals, not just Company profit . Our Teams level of Education in all phases of construction exceeds 100 years of hands on experience. A few things that I believe all consumers should ask and know are: What trade has the Business Owner you're hiring Mastered? Are you hiring a salesmen that will then hire someone else to complete your project? Are your hiring a Master Tradesmen with a Team Of Tradesmen that have the years of hands on education/experience to give you the very best in the business? Knowing this will give you the peace of mind needed to know that you have the right team working for You. Contact Daughenbaugh Construction and Restoration to schedule your free in home consultation. We would love to earn your business. Dave Daughenbaugh

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Essence Construction, LLC
4.4(
52
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Welcome to Essence Construction, LLC. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Des Moines, IA.\nWe offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service.  We are known to pay exquisite\nattention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority.\nWhether your project involves minor repairs or a complete replacement.\nwe are glad to be your number one choice.\nPlease call us today to schedule your appointment!

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Addition Doctors
4.7(
22
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"My husband and I had spent 13 years remodeling our 1873 house by ourselves. When it came time to do our dream project of adding a sunroom, finding a contractor to do the work instead of doing it ourselves was a very important decision to us. We met with several contractors and knew instantly that John and his son Nate at Addition Doctors were the people we wanted taking on this project. John and Nate were so great to work with. They were the only company we met with who gave us a computer generated model of what the project would look like so we had a very clear vision of the end product. They were the only company to quote us the project under the budget we told them we had to work with. They kept us up to date at every step of the project and there were never any surprises about cost or timing. They had great ideas for the project when we weren't exactly sure what should or could be done. We love our finished sunroom. The quality of work and service they gave was excellent. We would highly recommend Addition Doctors for anyone who is looking to have quality work done to their home."
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Enjoy the Porch

+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Woodland Fair Construction
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Woodland Fair Construction is a remodeling company that established in 1972 in Clinton, IA. Since then, partners have ventured and Woodland Fair Construction Co, Inc. has been in the Des Moines area since 1986. We cover the greater Des Moines area and also through out Iowa.\n\nWoodland Fair takes pride in performing for our clients the highest level of quality craftsmanship and or construction services at fair market prices. In turn to create lasting relations through repeat and referral businesses. We focus on starting and ending projects on time and pay close attention to details of client needs while working within budget costs. Providing excellence in quality workmanship. Referrals are available upon request.\n\nWoodland Fair Construction is capable of running residential and commercial projects. No job is too big or too small for us! We work with you on a personal level and will be there from start to finish.\n\nVisit our own website - https://woodlandfair.com/\nWe're also affiliated with Shade Sails of Iowa- https://shadesailsofia.com/\n\n\nBusiness accommodations:\nBetter Business Bureau\nGrimes Economic & Development\n\n

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KBS Remodeling & Restoration, LLC
4.2(
130
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Soto, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great to work with. They have completed two major projects for us this far in a kitchen backsplash install and remodel of a master and second bathroom. There was a slight mistake that they made with the master bath remodel, but they took full ownership of it and made it right. We have them quoting additional projects as well as I believe in having a contractor that I can trust. All of their team members are super professional, extremely nice and great to work with. Would certainly recommend this company!"
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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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