Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"FG was helpful, prompt, and professional. I’d happily hire them again."
Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Created structural drawings for submission to the City of Ames in a very timely manner with great success for our project."
+4
Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great communication, quick to get the job done, would definitely recommend!"
+25
Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Jess and Tim do fantastic work and are amazing to work with! They were upfront and honest, and a pleasure to work with! We loved their attention to our project and how they were able to move things along in a timely manner. Would recommend them to anyone! Here are some before and after pictures of our transformation where they moved laundry upstairs into our master bathroom to replace an old whirlpool tub."
+11
Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did a great job on design layout. they were very professional and efficient."
+23
Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Small jobs welcome
Offers commercial services
"Dave designed an addition for our home. The design is very cohesive and in harmony with the existing homeâ s architecture. His ideas, professionalism, and attention to detail are excellent, we look forward to the finished product."
+2
Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"West Shore Homes installed a new shower. They were so friendly and worked efficiently. I was expecting to have to clean up after they were done, but they did all of that for me. My new shower is beautiful and I am happy with the work that was done and each employee that I had contact with"
Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 1983
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I got a deal from Berger about their table pad and just in time for my new dining room set. I didn't have time to set the template due to a new baby in the house. A few months later, they still honored my deal! WOW! I sent it in and they made the pad pretty quick. Shipping was fine and the fit was excellent. I would recommend them to anyone! Truly a good company to work with. A++"
Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Credit card accepted
"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me. Overall, they're good designs. However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning. I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question. I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done. If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was a lengthy project and he had to use his ingenuity to build a covered deck when before it was not, so the roof did not fit with windows and upstairs. It turned out beautifully and he worked within my budget."
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