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Looking for a reliable carpentry company in Ames? Des Moines Carpentry serves this area regularly. With 10 years of experience in Des Moines, our crews know the local building stock, framing conditions, and site access in Ames. Ames' college-town homes need built-ins and door repair at the northern edge of our area.

Our services in Ames

Our work in Ames and nearby areas

Active across the Des Moines area, we understand the specific challenges of communities like Ames: local regulations, access routes, and property types. This local experience lets us quote accurately and complete the job right, on the first visit.

Free estimate for Ames

We offer a free, no-obligation estimate within 24h for any job in Ames (50010). No travel charge, no surprises: the price we quote is the price you pay. Call us or fill out the form below to schedule your service.

Do you offer services in Ames?
Yes, we serve Ames (50010) regularly for wood rot & dry rot repair, termite damage repair, floor joist & subfloor repair. Free estimate within 24h. Call (515) 762-6553.
How quickly can you respond in Ames?
Within 24 to 48 hours for urgent jobs in Ames. For scheduled work, we book around your availability, available Mon-Sun 7am-7pm.
Is travel to Ames included in the estimate?
Yes, travel to Ames is always included in our estimates. No hidden fees.

Nearby service areas

📍 Des Moines 50309📍 West Des Moines 50265📍 Ankeny 50023📍 Urbandale 50322
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Our services

Our Carpentry Services in Des Moines

All your work handled by qualified professionals in Des Moines

Wood Rot & Dry Rot Repair

Ice dams in January, humid leaks in July: Des Moines wood rots from both ends of the year.

Included in your service

  • Sills, porch decks and lower siding probed with an awl, board by board
  • Rotted wood cut back until the saw finds sound grain
  • New stock primed and sealed on every face before it is fastened
  • Ice dam and gutter overflow points that started the rot shown to you
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Termite Damage Repair

Central Iowa termites come up from the soil. We rebuild the wood they hollowed out.

Included in your service

  • Mud tubes on foundation walls traced to map how far the damage runs
  • Hollowed sills, studs and rim joists replaced with sound framing lumber
  • Wood-to-soil contact around porches and basement walls corrected
  • Treatment left to your pest control company; the rebuilding stays with us
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Floor Joist & Subfloor Repair

Bouncy kitchens and sloping hallways in older Des Moines homes, fixed from the basement up.

Included in your service

  • Basement ceiling inspected joist by joist under the problem area
  • Cracked or notched joists sistered full length and bolted
  • Soft subfloor near tubs, toilets and laundry cut out and replaced
  • A straight answer on old settling versus movement that is still active
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Beam Replacement & Load-Bearing Wall Removal

Opening up a Merle Hay ranch or an Urbandale split-level, with every load carried safely down.

Included in your service

  • Temporary shoring set before a bearing wall comes out
  • Engineered beam and posts sized for the span you want
  • Point loads landed on solid footings in the basement
  • Early word when the opening needs an engineer's drawing first
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Framing & Structural Carpentry

Basement finishes, garage build-outs and storm-damaged walls framed square and true.

Included in your service

  • Walls, headers and blocking laid out for the trim and cabinets that follow
  • Basement walls framed off the concrete on treated bottom plates
  • Straps and hold-downs placed where your plans call for them
  • Storm- or water-damaged framing cut back and rebuilt straight
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Finish & Trim Carpentry

Trim fitted to Sherman Hill plaster, Beaverdale brick Tudors and new Waukee drywall alike.

Included in your service

  • Casing and wainscot fitted tight to plaster walls that have moved over a century
  • Missing runs of original Prairie and Tudor profiles matched
  • Tight miters and consistent reveals on every window and door
  • Nails set, filled and left ready for your painter
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Crown Molding & Baseboard Installation

Crown and baseboard with coped corners that stay closed through dry Iowa winters.

Included in your service

  • Inside corners coped, never just mitered, so joints do not open
  • Period profiles matched in Victorian, Prairie and Tudor rooms
  • Baseboard scribed to floors that dip and roll in older houses
  • Crisp modern profiles for newer Ankeny and Johnston homes
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Custom Built-Ins & Shelving

Bookcases, window seats and mudroom lockers built for bungalows, foursquares and ranches.

Included in your service

  • Original bungalow and foursquare built-ins repaired or rebuilt to match
  • Window seats fitted to bay windows and dormer alcoves
  • Mudroom lockers and benches for boots, coats and winter gear
  • Shelves sized to what you store, scribed to uneven walls
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Interior Door Installation & Repair

Doors that stick in August and rattle in January, rehung to close cleanly all year.

Included in your service

  • Hinges, strike plates and jambs adjusted before anything is replaced
  • Doors planed and resealed on the cut edge so they keep their fit
  • New prehung or slab doors matched to the trim you already have
  • Pocket and barn doors hung on hardware rated for the door's weight
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Exterior & Entry Door Installation

Entry doors sealed tight against below-zero wind, driving rain and summer storms.

Included in your service

  • Rotted jambs, sills and brickmold repaired before the new door goes in
  • Sill pans and flashing set so water drains out, not into the floor
  • Weatherstrip and threshold adjusted for an even seal on cold days
  • Storm-damaged frames rebuilt and trimmed to match the house
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Cabinet & Vanity Installation

Kitchen and bath cabinets set level on floors that have settled for decades.

Included in your service

  • Base cabinets shimmed level even where the floor is not
  • Fillers and end panels scribed to out-of-square plaster walls
  • Wall cabinets fastened into framing, never only into plaster
  • Doors and drawers aligned with even gaps and hardware set straight
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Stair & Railing Repair

Squeaks, wobbly banisters and worn treads repaired in Sherman Hill homes and new builds alike.

Included in your service

  • Loose newel posts and balusters re-anchored into solid framing
  • Squeaking treads secured from below wherever the stair allows
  • Worn or split treads replaced and matched to the original wood
  • Handrails added or extended where your stairs need a firm grip
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Deck & Porch Repair

Hail, frost heave and fallen ash limbs: Iowa decks need repairs that stand up to all three.

Included in your service

  • Every board, joist and post probed before we quote, not after
  • Hail-split and soft boards replaced with matched decking
  • Posts and footings checked for frost heave and reset where needed
  • Railings and steps rebuilt solid and secure
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Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim Repair

Ice dams and hail start the rot behind the gutter. We replace the wood before it spreads.

Included in your service

  • Gutters lifted to see the fascia hidden behind them
  • Rotted fascia, soffit and rake boards replaced with weather-resistant stock
  • Soffit vents kept open so the attic can breathe in winter
  • Gutters rehung and sealed on the new fascia
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Verified client reviews

14+ Verified Client Reviews in Des Moines

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Emily C.
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Emily C.
Des Moines

“Des Moines Carpentry completely transformed our kitchen with beautiful white cabinetry and a new countertop setup. The crew of three worked efficiently over four days, and they left the space spotless, no dust or debris anywhere. We're thrilled with how professional and clean everything looks now.”

Cabinet & Vanity Installation
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Jennifer M.
West Des Moines

“We had them build custom white shelving around our fireplace, and honestly, it turned out even better than we imagined. The built-ins are perfectly level, the finish is flawless, and they really opened up the whole room. Best investment we've made in our home.”

Custom Built-Ins & Shelving
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James P.
Ankeny

“Our back deck was looking pretty rough, but Des Moines Carpentry rebuilt the entire structure. They replaced rotted boards and reinforced the framing, the whole thing is solid now and looks brand new. Took them about a week and a half, and we're already planning our summer cookouts.”

Deck & Porch Repair
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Sarah W.
Urbandale

“Had them install a new entry door on the front porch, and the quality is outstanding. They matched the existing trim perfectly and made sure everything was sealed tight against the weather. The whole job was done in one day, and we felt the difference immediately.”

Exterior & Entry Door Installation
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Chris A.
Johnston

“We needed to open up a wall between our kitchen and living room, and Des Moines Carpentry handled the beam installation flawlessly. They made sure everything was load-bearing compliant and finished the opening with clean framing. It's exactly what we wanted, though the job took a bit longer than initially quoted.”

Framing & Structural Carpentry
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Michelle B.
Altoona

“Our interior staircase was creaky and worn out. These guys restored it beautifully, new treads, risers, and railings that look classic and solid. The craftsmanship is really impressive; every detail is perfect.”

Stair & Railing Repair
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Tom D.
Grimes

“We had significant structural issues with a load-bearing wall that was sagging. Des Moines Carpentry came in, assessed everything carefully, and replaced the beam with precision. The whole process took about two weeks, and our home is now stable and safe again. We really appreciated how they explained everything along the way.”

Beam Replacement & Load-Bearing Wall Removal
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Kevin R.
Pleasant Hill

“The exterior trim around our roofline was rotting and falling apart. They replaced all the fascia and soffit work, and the house looks so much better already. One crew member worked steadily for three days, and the cleanup was thorough.”

Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim Repair
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