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

Serving Des Moines, 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."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J Ford Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We specialize in custom kitchen and bath renovations but can outfit any room in your home or do a complete remodel. In addition to remodeling, we do custom closets, flooring, drywall, painting, bars, and trim carpentry.\n\n\nJFord Construction is a Central Iowa construction company that specializes in residential general construction. Their team of experienced professionals offer basement remodeling, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, flooring, drywall, painting, remodeling, trim work, custom closets, custom cabinets, bars, trim carpentry and more. JFord Construction is dedicated to providing high-quality workmanship and customer service at competitive prices. Contact us today for a free consultation!

Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Countertops, Flooring and Fireplace Makeover
Ankeny Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Update
New Siding

+58

Recommended by25%of homeowners
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F&F Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Des Moines, 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.

Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Denali Builders, LLC
4.9(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Denali Builders 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 mindful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Wet bar
Family/Entertainment
Basement finish
Wet bar

+124

Response time3 days
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DH Remodel & Construction
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

DH Remodel & Construction is a trusted name in the construction and remodeling industry, bringing over 15 years of expertise to every project. Based on a foundation of quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, we specialize in transforming homes into functional and stunning spaces tailored to our clients’ unique needs and lifestyles.\n\nKitchen Remodels: From modern upgrades to timeless designs, we create kitchens that are both beautiful and practical.\nBathroom Remodels: Transform your bathroom into a luxurious retreat with our custom solutions.\nBasement Finishes: Turn your basement into a livable, versatile space that adds value and functionality to your home.\nCustom Carpentry: Enhance your home with our bespoke carpentry work, from built-ins to unique design elements.\nHome Additions: Expand your living space seamlessly with our expertly crafted additions.\nGeneral Construction: From minor updates to major renovations, we handle it all.

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Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom Before
Bathroom Before

+49

Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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deWit Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
26
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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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MENACI DESIGN DRYWALL The King Of Drywall
4.8(
146
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"

Ciro Mejia is the man.


This guy totally amazes me.  Ciro took over our build-out after we had an awful experience with a dishonest and incompetent GC.  We decided to finish the build without a GC, and manage it ourselves.  Needless to say we were nervous.   But as soon as Ciro and his guys got to work, I knew that the drywall work was not going to be a significant source of stress.


These guys do great work.  They build beautiful, seamless walls, quickly and efficiently.  Our suite has the oddest angles you will ever see, and Ciro's guys pulled them together with creativity and skill.  They also built wooden frames for 10 doors, and a bomb proof suspension rig for a 200 pound chandelier.


Ciro is fair with his pricing, responsive in communications, and ingenious in finding solutions.  And even though he is a total badass, he's humble enough to know when to say that we need an expert.  When it came to building a suspension frame attached to the roof joists to hold the chandelier, Ciro insisted I have a structural engineer design it and then he would build it.  This was of course, the right call and worked flawlessly.  He and his crew built the frame per design and hid it invisibly behind the hard lid ceilings they built.


Finally, I have known hardworking people all my life, and this guy ranks up there as one of the hardest working people I know.  He and his guys worked nights, weekends, all hours to get the job done.  Then I would wake up and find that he had put together my invoices and sent them at midnight or 1AM.  This guy has drive, skill, good humor, everything you want in a contractor. 


Menaci Design will be my first call for drywall.   


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Drywall Project
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Drywall Project
Wood Paneling Removal

+28

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration
4.5(
37
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Des Moines, 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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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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