Thomas Hagar Construction, LLC is an all service construction company. Owner operated with extensive experience in the construction industry. All services are over seen and tended to by the owner. We do 100% quality and 100% satisfaction. We offer affordable quality and we always exceeding your every expectation.
"They know what they are doing. Highly Recommended."
Kimberly T on March 2020
Thomas Hagar Construction, LLC is an all service construction company. Owner operated with extensive experience in the construction industry. All services are over seen and tended to by the owner. We do 100% quality and 100% satisfaction. We offer affordable quality and we always exceeding your every expectation.
"They know what they are doing. Highly Recommended."
Our mission is to design and build stunning, functional spaces that reflect your vision and enhance everyday living. Through quality craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and attention to detail, we bring your dream interiors to life with precision and passion.
"They were knowledgeable, responsive, and very attentive to our concerns with the chickens and ducks."
Bart O on November 2025
Our mission is to design and build stunning, functional spaces that reflect your vision and enhance everyday living. Through quality craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and attention to detail, we bring your dream interiors to life with precision and passion.
"They were knowledgeable, responsive, and very attentive to our concerns with the chickens and ducks."
Custom Surface Solutions is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"The owner and installer were very professional. I quoted a fair price and stayed within budget. The work was done expertly and within the time frame estimated. We are very happy with our new flooring. Beautiful work. Highly recommend."
Crystal D on June 2022
Custom Surface Solutions is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"The owner and installer were very professional. I quoted a fair price and stayed within budget. The work was done expertly and within the time frame estimated. We are very happy with our new flooring. Beautiful work. Highly recommend."
It can be a daunting task looking for only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"Quick to schedule me and good quality of work. UPDATE 8/23/22: Our experience with this company will sound outrageous to any decent human being. We hired them to install a range hood in September 2021. They showed up and did a good job installing it for us. Then they suggested we also install a vent cover which they could make it for us for $200. We thought it would be nice to cover the vent so we agreed and paid them to bring it to us later. Then things started to escalate from here. They promised to drop it off on Oct 6, DID NOT show up. Then on Nov 1, my husband contacted them, they promised to drop it off the second day, DID NOT show up. My husband contacted them three times in December (Dec 1, 16, and 17), and they replied on Dec 17 saying that they would bring it on the 24th, DID NOT show up. Contacted them again on Dec 30, said they would come, DID NOT show up. Ever since then, they stopped replying to our messages. We texted them at least once a month, with NO RESPONSES AT ALL. Yesterday (August 23, 2022), I called them and someone picked up. I confronted them and they told me they NEVER came to where I live to do any job! This is completely unprofessional and outrageous. We gave them the benefit of the doubt but they failed us over and over again. They either deliberately lied to us or they intentionally stole from us! It is disgusting! Today is August 23, 2022. we called them and an automated voice said, this number has a caller restriction which prevents us from calling them!!! We tried to be as civilized as we can but this is beyond unacceptable. If this is how they do business with everyone, then they will be out of business in no time! We will expose them on every platform they are on so no one else will fall for their despicable act!"
Greg Y on September 2021
It can be a daunting task looking for only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"Quick to schedule me and good quality of work. UPDATE 8/23/22: Our experience with this company will sound outrageous to any decent human being. We hired them to install a range hood in September 2021. They showed up and did a good job installing it for us. Then they suggested we also install a vent cover which they could make it for us for $200. We thought it would be nice to cover the vent so we agreed and paid them to bring it to us later. Then things started to escalate from here. They promised to drop it off on Oct 6, DID NOT show up. Then on Nov 1, my husband contacted them, they promised to drop it off the second day, DID NOT show up. My husband contacted them three times in December (Dec 1, 16, and 17), and they replied on Dec 17 saying that they would bring it on the 24th, DID NOT show up. Contacted them again on Dec 30, said they would come, DID NOT show up. Ever since then, they stopped replying to our messages. We texted them at least once a month, with NO RESPONSES AT ALL. Yesterday (August 23, 2022), I called them and someone picked up. I confronted them and they told me they NEVER came to where I live to do any job! This is completely unprofessional and outrageous. We gave them the benefit of the doubt but they failed us over and over again. They either deliberately lied to us or they intentionally stole from us! It is disgusting! Today is August 23, 2022. we called them and an automated voice said, this number has a caller restriction which prevents us from calling them!!! We tried to be as civilized as we can but this is beyond unacceptable. If this is how they do business with everyone, then they will be out of business in no time! We will expose them on every platform they are on so no one else will fall for their despicable act!"
Hall Plumbing & Contracting provides quality service to our customers. We specialize in remodeling and handyman services. We look forward to working with you in the future. One call, we do it all!
"Steve Hall was professional, honest, talented and qualified."
Jan E on May 2017
Hall Plumbing & Contracting provides quality service to our customers. We specialize in remodeling and handyman services. We look forward to working with you in the future. One call, we do it all!
"Steve Hall was professional, honest, talented and qualified."
Our propriety advanced hot water extraction process uses non-toxic oxygen enriched water. Superior antimicrobial capabilities are achieved, providing a cleaner, more hygienic service, without the use of toxic chemicals or sodium hydroxide. After cleaning, our enriched water is metabolized into hydrogen and oxygen, leaving your carpet clean and free of any chemical or soap residue. Unlike other 'water' technologies marketed in Des Moines, we are the only company featuring both antimicrobial and residue free technology.
"Went perfectly55"
Rita F on July 2019
Our propriety advanced hot water extraction process uses non-toxic oxygen enriched water. Superior antimicrobial capabilities are achieved, providing a cleaner, more hygienic service, without the use of toxic chemicals or sodium hydroxide. After cleaning, our enriched water is metabolized into hydrogen and oxygen, leaving your carpet clean and free of any chemical or soap residue. Unlike other 'water' technologies marketed in Des Moines, we are the only company featuring both antimicrobial and residue free technology.
Superior Carpet & Upholstery Care provides trusted and reliable carpet cleaning, water damage restoration services, upholstery cleaning, and area rug cleaning in Des Moines, IA. We combine cleaning experience with the latest technology to offer our customers unparalleled service. Carpet cleaning and water damage restoration you can count on.
"Very good experience. The representative was on time, professional and did a fantastic job!"
Lucy K on September 2019
Superior Carpet & Upholstery Care provides trusted and reliable carpet cleaning, water damage restoration services, upholstery cleaning, and area rug cleaning in Des Moines, IA. We combine cleaning experience with the latest technology to offer our customers unparalleled service. Carpet cleaning and water damage restoration you can count on.
"Very good experience. The representative was on time, professional and did a fantastic job!"
ServiceMaster by Rice Provides Fire, Smoke, Water damage service to 43 counties in Iowa and 7 in southern Minnesota. SMBR is family owned and been in business since 1954.
"Worked started at the time agreed, progressed as discussed and completed on time. The work and the staff were all professional and well done. Carpet removed, air ducts cleaned, floors, walls, ceilings, closets, appliances (ie everything within the walls of the condo - about 1600 sq ft - was cleaned and deodorized). Good people to do business with !!"
Lee P on March 2018
ServiceMaster by Rice Provides Fire, Smoke, Water damage service to 43 counties in Iowa and 7 in southern Minnesota. SMBR is family owned and been in business since 1954.
"Worked started at the time agreed, progressed as discussed and completed on time. The work and the staff were all professional and well done. Carpet removed, air ducts cleaned, floors, walls, ceilings, closets, appliances (ie everything within the walls of the condo - about 1600 sq ft - was cleaned and deodorized). Good people to do business with !!"
Lee P on March 2018
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts
The reasons not to install flooring underneath a bathtub outweigh the benefits. A properly installed bathtub will keep water from reaching the unprotected subfloor underneath. Installing a tub on top of finished flooring can lead to damage and scratches to the new floor. Also, a small leak from a tub drain may be more difficult to notice if finished flooring impedes water drips.
Installing kitchen countertop tiles on a mold and moisture-resistant cement backer board is one of the best options. When fitted correctly on top of a plywood base, it’s stable and long-lasting. Old-fashioned cement board is economical, cuts neatly and easily with a circular or jigsaw, and screws into plywood without any difficulty.
To ensure an even and unbending surface to lay tiles on, you’ll typically need to put a subfloor under a tile floor. Fiber cement backboards are the most common choice, but using plywood is also possible. Don’t neglect this step, or you could risk water damage and grout or tiles prematurely cracking or crumbling, especially in an area with high foot traffic.
Ceramic tile adheres best with premixed adhesive or mortar. If you’re installing the tile in an area with moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen, opt for waterproof adhesive, and if you choose mortar, make sure it’s thick because that is the easiest to work with and ensures the tiles will sit flat.
If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren’t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You’d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward.
The Nevada, IA homeowners’ guide to ceramic tile services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Whether it’s on your floor, walls, or shower, ceramic tile can add style to your space. So, how much does ceramic tile installation cost? Let’s break it down.
