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Avatar for Cover's Construction LLC
Cover's Construction LLC
5.0(
8
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire process from planning to completion was easy, efficient and quickly completed. Joe and his crew are such nice guys and hard workers. They work hard and got the job done faster than I thought possible. The building if perfect!"
Deck with pavilion
Utility building reskin
Backyard shop
Pool Gazebo
Storage/ Shop

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Midwest Remodel and Repair
4.5(
24
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small outfit completing projects timely and on budget with meticulous craftsmanship and time-tested materials, done right the first time to save you money and us the embarrassment of a call-back. \n \nAlways here for you; prompt replies. \ntel/txt: (515) 771-8600

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Home Hero Handyman
4.8(
10
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"He came immediately. Unfortunately, we noticed a structural problem that we need to fix before we can hire him to do the exterior work. I called him and hope to use him in the Spring when this problem is remedied."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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4 Corners Remodeling & Construction, LLC
3.0(
2
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Matt 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.

deck and railing
deck and railing
new deck and roof addition
new deck and roof addition
new deck and roof addition

+79

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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deWit Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
26
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

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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+8

Recommended by95%of homeowners
All Trades Construction and Maintenance Inc
4.9(
118
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Todd replaced the back door of our garage as it was coming apart and the snow came in under the door. He did a great job and it only took him a few hours. He made sure he was done by 3pm as I had an important phone conference. He got a discount on the door so he passed that savings on to us, so it was a little cheaper than we thought it would be. The door looks great, we are really pleased. 
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Handy
Mr. Handy
5.0(
17
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Have a gentleman help with household tasks. With 20 years of experience working in construction, I have a variety of skills to bring to your door. When you need someone for the little things you need done around the house, I’m your man. My experience includes furniture\nassembly, drywall repair, room painting, sink and toilet repairs, roof repairs, light fixture installation, picture hanging, and moving heavy things to where you need them. Not sure if I can do a job? Ask me! \n\n You will always catch me with a smile and be respectful of your property and preferences. I make sure jobs are done right and according to what you wanted done. A recent transplant to Iowa from the South, I’ll bring that famous hospitality so you will be comfortable having me work in your home.

New light fixture hung
 New 2x10” steps
Cabinets with handles installed
Finished cover with roof panels
Grab handle installed

+30

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration
4.5(
37
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Dave has been amazing to work with. Communication has been the key. He has been honest, professional, and an all around great builder. He came up with some awesome ideas to incorporate into our project. Will be using him for future projects."
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+2

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Essence Construction, LLC
4.4(
52
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Our 100+ year old house had some very real structural problems (some of which couldnâ t be totally evaluated until some walls were opened up) but Scott was very honest when presenting what needed to be done. He was accurate on the timeline, and he and his crew showed up every day. Communication was good - we always knew at what stage the project was at, and anytime there was something unexpected that came up, we always knew about it. I felt that the pricing was more than fair and I would definitely use Essence Construction in the future."
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Fence post

+968

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

While it’s best to have access to large, healthy, strong trees in a safe position, treehouse living is still possible without them. Contractors can fit tree posts to build the structure onto or use posts as additional support alongside the trees themselves. If you’re in doubt about the suitability of the trees on your land, consult with a local treehouse builder before you start the project.

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

It may be tempting to DIY the construction of a swing set to save money, but we don’t recommend it. Since children will use the swing set, the entire system must be solid and safe, meaning the cost savings aren’t worth potentially endangering them. Plus, most DIYers will have to build their swing sets out of wood, which won’t last as long as metal or vinyl and introduces the risk of splinters. Instead, hire a local playground equipment installer to ensure the swing set is built safely and efficiently, setting up your kids for fun for years to come.

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