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AG Home Repairs
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AG Home Repairs
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We are a local father and son based group, specializing in exterior siding, roofing, interior carpentry repairs.

We are a local father and son based group, specializing in exterior siding, roofing, interior carpentry repairs.


K&M Exteriors LLC
3045 200th Trl
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K&M Exteriors LLC
3045 200th Trl
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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!


Velazquez Drywall & Framing
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Velazquez Drywall & Framing
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Free onsite estimate

We are Velazquez Drywall & Framing, but general construction is what keep us in business! We are local in Des Moines, and out of town work does not keep us away. We like to make our clients happy, whatever they want is what they get. Our business is a family owned business that have been in the construction industry for 25 years. If you have been looking for some work done and are not sure where to start we can definitely help get you started!

We are Velazquez Drywall & Framing, but general construction is what keep us in business! We are local in Des Moines, and out of town work does not keep us away. We like to make our clients happy, whatever they want is what they get. Our business is a family owned business that have been in the construction industry for 25 years. If you have been looking for some work done and are not sure where to start we can definitely help get you started!


Earthworks Unlimited Landscape
501 1st Avenue South
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Earthworks Unlimited Landscape
501 1st Avenue South
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Earthworks Unlimited Landscaping we do it all! With a professional grading team, A1 excavator operators, creative landscape designers and expert sod fitters! Give us a call or click for a quick estimate today!

"They did a fantastic job, worked very hard even on the weekends to finish the job. They were trustworthy and extremely professional and very nice. I would recommend this Company to anyone who needs work done."

Annette L on April 2024

At Earthworks Unlimited Landscaping we do it all! With a professional grading team, A1 excavator operators, creative landscape designers and expert sod fitters! Give us a call or click for a quick estimate today!

"They did a fantastic job, worked very hard even on the weekends to finish the job. They were trustworthy and extremely professional and very nice. I would recommend this Company to anyone who needs work done."

Annette L on April 2024


Kruger Builderes LLC
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Kruger Builderes LLC
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I help landowners build their dream home with my custom carpentry and expertise in framing, siding, roofing, windows, ICF walls and foundation.

I help landowners build their dream home with my custom carpentry and expertise in framing, siding, roofing, windows, ICF walls and foundation.


Reeds Renovation
301 SE 2nd St
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Reeds Renovation
301 SE 2nd St
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Reeds Renovation is your home remodel specialist. Our services range anywhere from minor maintenance needs, to entire home makeovers. Flooring, tile, backsplash, framing, trim carpentry, and much much more! No job is too big or too small. Contact today for a free consultation and transform your house into your dream home!

Reeds Renovation is your home remodel specialist. Our services range anywhere from minor maintenance needs, to entire home makeovers. Flooring, tile, backsplash, framing, trim carpentry, and much much more! No job is too big or too small. Contact today for a free consultation and transform your house into your dream home!


Brave Construction
1123 23rd St
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Brave Construction
1123 23rd St
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We at Brave Construction are professionals in the framing and siding trades. Finished basements , egress windows, window and door replacements, garage construction, shed construction, additions to homes and businesses. Also some concrete flatwork.

We at Brave Construction are professionals in the framing and siding trades. Finished basements , egress windows, window and door replacements, garage construction, shed construction, additions to homes and businesses. Also some concrete flatwork.


Handyman Home Projects
750 31st St
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Handyman Home Projects
750 31st St
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7 years of experience

We work with you to identify your home improvement or repair goal and then provide you options that will keep your budget in line. We can help you with your project from design to done. We bring old world craftsmanship to every project. We make you our priority, keeping you informed and updated throughout your project. Our owner, Travis Lloyd Smith, has been learning the craft of good design and doing quality work his entire life. Owning an early 1900's home for the past ten years, Travis has enjoyed doing his own home improvements. Taking his passion for high quality craftsmanship and home improvements Travis serves Des Moines area homeowners as well as commercial property construction projects.

"Very disappointed with our deck remodel. Travis and his team gave a competitively priced quote but the final product was abysmally poor. Lots of hacks and poor fit and finish. Travis left and had subs finish our job resulting in very poor quality. Furthermore during demolition the team broke threw our walls and have caused leaks from our deck. Would strongly advise against hiring this company. No other services were offered to complete the job. The owner made multiple commitments that were not honored to come and fix the issues present. I even offered to pay for new materials. None of the issues pictured or discussed are due to "Rejected Suggestions to save on cost". The owner told me that demo took longer than expected and thus the project went way over budget. Yes, this is a deck from two seasons ago. I've waited to share this and give the owner plenty of opportunities to fix this issue. "Our hope is that this will prevent such quality issues moving forward" is a great sentiment, however these quality issues were easily remediable at time of completion and the multiple opportunities offered since."

Jonathan Q on March 2021

We work with you to identify your home improvement or repair goal and then provide you options that will keep your budget in line. We can help you with your project from design to done. We bring old world craftsmanship to every project. We make you our priority, keeping you informed and updated throughout your project. Our owner, Travis Lloyd Smith, has been learning the craft of good design and doing quality work his entire life. Owning an early 1900's home for the past ten years, Travis has enjoyed doing his own home improvements. Taking his passion for high quality craftsmanship and home improvements Travis serves Des Moines area homeowners as well as commercial property construction projects.

"Very disappointed with our deck remodel. Travis and his team gave a competitively priced quote but the final product was abysmally poor. Lots of hacks and poor fit and finish. Travis left and had subs finish our job resulting in very poor quality. Furthermore during demolition the team broke threw our walls and have caused leaks from our deck. Would strongly advise against hiring this company. No other services were offered to complete the job. The owner made multiple commitments that were not honored to come and fix the issues present. I even offered to pay for new materials. None of the issues pictured or discussed are due to "Rejected Suggestions to save on cost". The owner told me that demo took longer than expected and thus the project went way over budget. Yes, this is a deck from two seasons ago. I've waited to share this and give the owner plenty of opportunities to fix this issue. "Our hope is that this will prevent such quality issues moving forward" is a great sentiment, however these quality issues were easily remediable at time of completion and the multiple opportunities offered since."

Jonathan Q on March 2021


Centurion Construction LLC
PO Box 3301
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Centurion Construction LLC
PO Box 3301
No reviews
10 years of experience

We are a veteran owned and operated company located here in Des Moines Iowa. We specialize in home remodels and cabinet sales/installations. We can do anything from a bathroom/kitchen remodel to bedroom and basements. Please give us a call to help you create and finish a project that you will love!

We are a veteran owned and operated company located here in Des Moines Iowa. We specialize in home remodels and cabinet sales/installations. We can do anything from a bathroom/kitchen remodel to bedroom and basements. Please give us a call to help you create and finish a project that you will love!


CB Contracting
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CB Contracting
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8 years of experience

CB Contracting is a family owned business with 10+ years of experience. We offer a wide verity of home remodeling and improvement services. Services include decks, siding, household repairs, interior painting, and roofing. Located out of Ankney, IA but we travel where ever we are needed.

"On 4-23-2018 I paid $17,500 to CB Contracting, owner Curtiss Bird. He cashed my check same day I wrote it. Our contract was for $35,000 with half down at the start. About three weeks in, he determined our agreed upon price of the contract was not enough. He wanted me to give him more money, but nothing was done. I wanted to exercise the right to exit the contract, stop all activity and seek a refund. He said he would refund the money soon on 5-16. He often said something would happen soon. But soon never seems to arrive. Cashing my check was the only prompt thing Mr. Bird did when it came to dealing with me. After multiple electronic requests to refund my money were not effective, I went to his place of business to deliver a personal request for the refund of money. He corresponded to me that he did not want me to come to his place of business. When I initially met him at the referral's home, he gave me his business card. Our contract and his business card listed his business address as his home. He later went to the police department to report that I was harassing him. The police did not charge me. I wrote the BBB and in 30 days he did not respond to them. He currently has a letter in hand from the Iowa Attorney General's office for fraud. I would have never gave him the money, but his friend Nick Ballard recommended him. I have asked Mr. Ballard for help several times. It was when I asked Mr. Ballard to reach out to his friend to reply, then Mr. Bird might email or text back with some line or story that he was seeking my money from other sources he had paid. I believe those are all false claims. They both went to the police station together, looks like they are better friends. Curtiss Bird never even bought a building permit. Failing to buy a building permit at the beginning of the process for the concrete, or any other building permits leads us to believe he never intended to do the work. His lack of actions in doing any work for our contract speak much more than he alledged claims of paying other sub-contractors. In his correspondence to me before we signed the contract, he stated to me that he does all the work himself. His website says they are willing to travel. It did not make sense to me that he would purchase wood in Creston or Corning, Iowa. He was supposedly buying the wood over 84 miles away for my garage in Ankeny. That was before the concrete for the garage was even started. Mr. Bird is not a trustworthy person or reputable business owner."

John S on July 2018

CB Contracting is a family owned business with 10+ years of experience. We offer a wide verity of home remodeling and improvement services. Services include decks, siding, household repairs, interior painting, and roofing. Located out of Ankney, IA but we travel where ever we are needed.

"On 4-23-2018 I paid $17,500 to CB Contracting, owner Curtiss Bird. He cashed my check same day I wrote it. Our contract was for $35,000 with half down at the start. About three weeks in, he determined our agreed upon price of the contract was not enough. He wanted me to give him more money, but nothing was done. I wanted to exercise the right to exit the contract, stop all activity and seek a refund. He said he would refund the money soon on 5-16. He often said something would happen soon. But soon never seems to arrive. Cashing my check was the only prompt thing Mr. Bird did when it came to dealing with me. After multiple electronic requests to refund my money were not effective, I went to his place of business to deliver a personal request for the refund of money. He corresponded to me that he did not want me to come to his place of business. When I initially met him at the referral's home, he gave me his business card. Our contract and his business card listed his business address as his home. He later went to the police department to report that I was harassing him. The police did not charge me. I wrote the BBB and in 30 days he did not respond to them. He currently has a letter in hand from the Iowa Attorney General's office for fraud. I would have never gave him the money, but his friend Nick Ballard recommended him. I have asked Mr. Ballard for help several times. It was when I asked Mr. Ballard to reach out to his friend to reply, then Mr. Bird might email or text back with some line or story that he was seeking my money from other sources he had paid. I believe those are all false claims. They both went to the police station together, looks like they are better friends. Curtiss Bird never even bought a building permit. Failing to buy a building permit at the beginning of the process for the concrete, or any other building permits leads us to believe he never intended to do the work. His lack of actions in doing any work for our contract speak much more than he alledged claims of paying other sub-contractors. In his correspondence to me before we signed the contract, he stated to me that he does all the work himself. His website says they are willing to travel. It did not make sense to me that he would purchase wood in Creston or Corning, Iowa. He was supposedly buying the wood over 84 miles away for my garage in Ankeny. That was before the concrete for the garage was even started. Mr. Bird is not a trustworthy person or reputable business owner."

John S on July 2018

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Contractor services FAQs

Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.

General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:

  • Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew

  • Provide realistic cost estimates

  • Develop construction timelines

  • Ensure deadlines are met

  • Acquire permits as needed

  • Purchase supplies and materials

Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:

  • Which types of insurance do you carry?

  • Can you provide a list of references?

  • What is the expected timeline for this project?

  • How will my project be supervised?

  • Will you hire subcontractors for the job?

  • What is the best way to communicate changes?

  • Will you obtain all of the required building permits?

While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

  • The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check

  • Required to have applicable state and local licenses

  • Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review

  • Paying to advertise their services

  • Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand. 

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