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Ice dams in January, humid leaks in July: Des Moines wood rots from both ends of the year.
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Central Iowa termites come up from the soil. We rebuild the wood they hollowed out.
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Bouncy kitchens and sloping hallways in older Des Moines homes, fixed from the basement up.
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Opening up a Merle Hay ranch or an Urbandale split-level, with every load carried safely down.
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Basement finishes, garage build-outs and storm-damaged walls framed square and true.
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Trim fitted to Sherman Hill plaster, Beaverdale brick Tudors and new Waukee drywall alike.
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Crown and baseboard with coped corners that stay closed through dry Iowa winters.
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Bookcases, window seats and mudroom lockers built for bungalows, foursquares and ranches.
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Doors that stick in August and rattle in January, rehung to close cleanly all year.
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Entry doors sealed tight against below-zero wind, driving rain and summer storms.
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Kitchen and bath cabinets set level on floors that have settled for decades.
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Squeaks, wobbly banisters and worn treads repaired in Sherman Hill homes and new builds alike.
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Hail, frost heave and fallen ash limbs: Iowa decks need repairs that stand up to all three.
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Ice dams and hail start the rot behind the gutter. We replace the wood before it spreads.
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Des Moines Carpentry is a team of local, fully insured professionals based in Des Moines. We respond quickly in Des Moines and surrounding areas with professional equipment suited to every job.
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“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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 RepairReal photos of our work in Des Moines · Each image shows the final result achieved for our clients
| Service | Starting from | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Rot & Dry Rot Repair | From $650 | Des Moines rot comes from both seasons. Ice dams and snowmelt soak fascia, sills and porch decks in winter, while humid summers and slow leaks keep them wet. We cut out every soft section, treat the sound wood around it and rebuild with rot-resistant lumber. |
| Termite Damage Repair | From $1,200 | Eastern subterranean termites are active across central Iowa, working up from the soil into sills and joists. Carpenter ants follow wet wood. We replace damaged studs, sills and subfloor and close up the moisture and soil contact that let them in. |
| Floor Joist & Subfloor Repair | From $1,800 | Sagging, bouncy or soft floors are common in older Des Moines homes. The cause is usually old leaks, termites or century-old joists undersized for today's kitchens and baths. We sister or replace weak joists and rebuild subfloor sections, leveling floors before finishes go back down. |
| Beam Replacement & Load-Bearing Wall Removal | From $3,500 | Open-concept conversions and failing beams call for real structural carpentry. We install engineered beams; replace sagging headers and remove load-bearing walls, always built to the engineer's specs and City of Des Moines or Polk County permit requirements. |
| Framing & Structural Carpentry | From $2,500 | Remodel framing done right, from new interior walls and basement finishes to garage build-outs. We open walls, repair storm- or water-damaged framing and keep everything plumb and code-compliant. |
| Finish & Trim Carpentry | From $550 | The details that separate a real finish carpenter from a handyman: tight miters; scribed fits; consistent reveals. Casing; paneling; wainscoting and custom trim work throughout Des Moines homes, from Sherman Hill Victorians and Beaverdale brick Tudors to newer Waukee and Ankeny builds. |
| Crown Molding & Baseboard Installation | From $450 | Crown molding; baseboards; chair rail and window trim installed with clean and properly coped joints. Matched to existing period profiles in Des Moines' Victorian; Prairie and Tudor homes, or kept crisp and modern in newer subdivisions. |
| Custom Built-Ins & Shelving | From $1,900 | Built-in bookshelves; window seats; media walls and Murphy beds custom-fitted to your home. Perfect for restoring the original built-ins of Des Moines' bungalows and foursquares or adding storage to mid-century ranches, fitted to bay windows; sloped attic ceilings and awkward alcoves. |
| Interior Door Installation & Repair | From $350 | Doors that stick, swing open on their own or never latched right are common in century-old Des Moines houses. Old frames settle, and the seasons swing from humid summers to bone-dry winters. We hang, adjust and replace interior doors, repair jambs and install pocket and barn doors. |
| Exterior & Entry Door Installation | From $850 | Entry; back and French doors installed weather-tight against below-zero winter wind; driving rain and summer storms. We repair storm-damaged and rotted frames and thresholds or replace the full unit. |
| Cabinet & Vanity Installation | From $1,100 | Precise cabinet and vanity installation leveled on settled floors in older Des Moines homes. Scribed to out-of-square plaster walls; hardware aligned. |
| Stair & Railing Repair | From $600 | Squeaky treads; loose banisters; worn stringers, we repair staircases in homes old and new. That includes Des Moines' century-old Sherman Hill and Drake-area houses as much as newer builds. We restore period railings and install code-compliant handrails. |
| Deck & Porch Repair | From $900 | Iowa weather is hard on decks and porches. Hail splits boards, snowmelt soaks posts, frost heave racks steps and falling ash limbs crack railings. We replace damaged boards, posts and railings and repair stairs and framing, and we tell you honestly when replacement is the better call. |
| Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim Repair | From $700 | Hail, wind and ice dams are hard on fascia and soffits. Rot has usually started behind the gutter before you see it. We replace fascia and soffits with weather-resistant material. |
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