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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution Drafting did a great job modifying my existing plans and updating for Arizona codes and took care of the structural engineering as well."
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Professional Contracting Iowa
5.0(
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After living in our home for over 20 years heavy rain coming off the roof had caused the terraced landscaping in front of the house to sink about a foot and the concrete terrace blocks were nowhere close to level. We had a landscape engineer look at it and he never got back to us. We had a concrete guy look at it and he never got back to us. Then we had Chris with Professional Contracting look at it. He said he believed he knew what to do, which was to build two parallel retaining walls. In addition the steps to our house had also sunk down nearly six inches. Chris proposed building new steps and a new sidewalk, as well as a front patio (where the bulk of the water was channeling off the roof) to direct the water away. He seemed confident and we felt like he knew what he was doing, so we hired him. He and his crew arrived when promised. Chris works very hard and implores his crew to do the same. As they were working we decided to add another small front patio and a large back patio and Chris and his crew adapted to this change without complaint or delay. If anything, the two retaining walls were overbuilt. When they were done Chris made sure the ground around the concrete work was properly sloped and they cleaned everything up. About five months later I noticed that the one retaining wall was moving, being pushed by the dirt it was supposed to be holding back. Chris came to look at it. Given that it was overbuilt, we were both very surprised that it would start to move. Chris took full responsibility. He and his crew came back and excavated the dirt from between the two walls and installed very heavy chains from the top of the one that was moving to the base of the other one, to prevent any more movement. Then they filled the dirt back in so that you could not tell they had been there again. Given our confidence in Chris at that point, while they were doing this repair we had them install another sidewalk. Chris did the repair work without any charge. Chris will tell you that he is not the cheapest, but that he will do the job right. We firmly believe that to be the case. The fact that he came and fixed the movement of the one retaining wall promptly, and at a significant investment of time by his crew, with NO charge to us, proves that he will do things right or he will fix it. It has now been two years since this work was done and everything is looking good. You can probably find someone to do concrete work for less but you will not find someone to do better quality concrete work and to guarantee the results."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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deWit Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving West 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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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The short version of this story is that my wife and I needed a roof put on our house and our experience with Tim and his crew was excellent, we plan to hire him again when our new house needs a roof, which we'll be hiring Tim to give us a timeline on. The long version is that my wife and I had been married less than a month and, upon returning from our honeymoon, noticed some major roof damage on the house she was living in when we got married. I looked at the roof and asked some opinions and decided that we needed a professional inspection because it looked bad, but we couldn't tell how bad. Within a day or so, shingles were laying in our front yard and standing on one side of the house, you should see daylight through a hole, under the peak that was part of the wind damage. After extensive research I called multiple companies to give bids. Tim was in the middle of his busy season and was still able to give us a bid within only a few days of our initial phone call. As part of his estimate, he was able to explain the different warranties offered on roofs, dispel some myths in the industry and pointed out how one of his competitors was trying to get one over on my wife and I. Due to the extensive damage and short life left on the roof, he was able to get us quoted, and the roof installed in very short time frame, which allowed us to save the room under the hole in the roof. He was continually available to answer my new homeowner questions and help my wife and I through the process. His timeliness, attention to detail and customer service were impeccable. I travel extensively for work and was out of town when Tim and his guys started on the roof. I was initially worried about the wife being by herself and us not being able to discuss any decisions that needed to be made on the spot. My fears were quickly put to rest after receiving an update call from Tim and my wife on the condition of the sheeting and underlying structure. All in all this was a painless, process. My wife and I returned from our honeymoon just in time to need a roof on our house and despite the circumstances are supremely satisfied with the quality, service, professionalism and overall experience provided by Tim and his guys @ Des Moines Area Roofing. We will use him again in the future, we just hope to be in the next house a few months before needing his services again."
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Martinez All Construction
4.8(
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Martinez All Construction is your go-to choice for all your construction needs in Iowa. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for top-notch service you can trust.

Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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TH2 ARCH+PLAN
5.0(
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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 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.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, they offer plans for repairs or reinforcements to address issues.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

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