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Top-Rated Carpenters in West Des Moines - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Kerbel Carpentry
Kerbel Carpentry
4.9(
53
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I went thru Home Advisors, not having a clue who or what I should do to replace an older sliding door to an outside patio. After reviewing and getting bids, I went with Kerbal Carpentry. Thomas took my needs & information then gave me choices of styles in various price ranges... After I chose and we agreed upon the pricing, his work was absolutely perfection. He is a carpenter, which showed with the completion of the slider installation. After the job, I swear, it was absolutely clean with No debris. He hauled away the old door and I could Not be more pleased! We're going to have new cabinets built and Thomas Will be there doing the Job! By the way, he repaired a door that has been difficult to open & close for Years & its made things so much better not breaking another doorknob!!! I Highly Recommend Kerbal Carpentry!"
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ron G Construction Services LLC
4.9(
26
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fast response. Very communicative. Disassembled and took away my elderly mother's bed frame and mattress. Will definitely use them in the future for various handyman chores."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beam Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We employed this company to tear down the original builders decking and replace it with composite decking and redesigned stairs.The workmanship was excellent. We subsequently had them build a storage shed underneath the deck. Cost estimates, planning & execution were very professional. The owner of the company is very willing to discuss alternatives to achieve an optimal outcome. The team are hard working and pay close attention to detail. We are very satisfied with the outcome."
New shower
New shower
Completed new shower in basement
New shower added in basement
New shower

+24

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Home Reimagined, LLC
4.6(
22
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Home Reimagined is how you would want working with any contractor to go. Efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, tidy. Nate and his crew made sure my satisfaction was priority, NOT getting through the work to get the next project. Our work entailed framing, insulation, drywall, and texturing in an unfinished portion of our basement. They even worked with our needs to customize framing into tray ceilings to hide bulkheads and duct work. Work that could have easily left large messes throughout our house. They were courteous enough to lay down canvas blankets in their traffic areas and always left a clean worksite at the end of the day. Weâ ve already reached out to Home Reimagined for our next home remodel project and will definitely be working with them again in the future."
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar

+448

Response time4 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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. 

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