DH Remodel & Construction is a trusted name in the construction and remodeling industry, bringing over 15 years of expertise to every project. Based on a foundation of quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, we specialize in transforming homes into functional and stunning spaces tailored to our clients’ unique needs and lifestyles. Kitchen Remodels: From modern upgrades to timeless designs, we create kitchens that are both beautiful and practical. Bathroom Remodels: Transform your bathroom into a luxurious retreat with our custom solutions. Basement Finishes: Turn your basement into a livable, versatile space that adds value and functionality to your home. Custom Carpentry: Enhance your home with our bespoke carpentry work, from built-ins to unique design elements. Home Additions: Expand your living space seamlessly with our expertly crafted additions. General Construction: From minor updates to major renovations, we handle it all.
"Wonderful experience. We had our kitchen redone and Dallas was great every step of the way."
Tom A on February 2025
DH Remodel & Construction is a trusted name in the construction and remodeling industry, bringing over 15 years of expertise to every project. Based on a foundation of quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, we specialize in transforming homes into functional and stunning spaces tailored to our clients’ unique needs and lifestyles. Kitchen Remodels: From modern upgrades to timeless designs, we create kitchens that are both beautiful and practical. Bathroom Remodels: Transform your bathroom into a luxurious retreat with our custom solutions. Basement Finishes: Turn your basement into a livable, versatile space that adds value and functionality to your home. Custom Carpentry: Enhance your home with our bespoke carpentry work, from built-ins to unique design elements. Home Additions: Expand your living space seamlessly with our expertly crafted additions. General Construction: From minor updates to major renovations, we handle it all.
"Wonderful experience. We had our kitchen redone and Dallas was great every step of the way."
Tom A on February 2025
"Home Reimagined LLC is fully licensed and insured in the state of Iowa. We bring your remodeling vision to reality. Craftsmanship is our strength! We focus on renovating kitchens, bathroom, living room, basement, decks, and home additions. We specialize with woodworking and offering reclaimed woodworks wherever possible. We deal with local companies to provide job materials. Nate and his twin boys moved to Polk City in 2016. Nate has worked in carpentry and home remodeling ever since high school. During his senior year he entered the building trade program at DMACC and went on to college in Illinois for business management.. After working with his dad who has over 35 years experience with Addition Doctors LLC, 12 years later he has started his own remodeling company in Jan 2020."
"Nate was fantastic. 1) Listened to the vision that we had for the bathroom. Executed on that vision 2) Demolished the bathroom and cleaned up on a daily basis, including the tear out of a shower and whirlpool tub 3) Added to existing master closet 4) Installed glass block window, new shower space, new flooring, new cabinets, new countertop, light fixtures and sinks. Nate is courteous, professional, and hardworking. I have no problem giving him my highest recommendation."
TODD F on October 2024
"Home Reimagined LLC is fully licensed and insured in the state of Iowa. We bring your remodeling vision to reality. Craftsmanship is our strength! We focus on renovating kitchens, bathroom, living room, basement, decks, and home additions. We specialize with woodworking and offering reclaimed woodworks wherever possible. We deal with local companies to provide job materials. Nate and his twin boys moved to Polk City in 2016. Nate has worked in carpentry and home remodeling ever since high school. During his senior year he entered the building trade program at DMACC and went on to college in Illinois for business management.. After working with his dad who has over 35 years experience with Addition Doctors LLC, 12 years later he has started his own remodeling company in Jan 2020."
"Nate was fantastic. 1) Listened to the vision that we had for the bathroom. Executed on that vision 2) Demolished the bathroom and cleaned up on a daily basis, including the tear out of a shower and whirlpool tub 3) Added to existing master closet 4) Installed glass block window, new shower space, new flooring, new cabinets, new countertop, light fixtures and sinks. Nate is courteous, professional, and hardworking. I have no problem giving him my highest recommendation."
TODD F on October 2024
Anchor Property Solutions proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"We had a couple leaky faucets and some loose electrical fixtures wanted a handyman to come take a look. Dakota was great to talk to, giving us an idea of what it would take to fix our plumbing issues and quickly fixing our electrical issues. He charged a very reasonable price ($30), considering that he was at our house for an hour or so"
Dipa S on January 2025
Anchor Property Solutions proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"We had a couple leaky faucets and some loose electrical fixtures wanted a handyman to come take a look. Dakota was great to talk to, giving us an idea of what it would take to fix our plumbing issues and quickly fixing our electrical issues. He charged a very reasonable price ($30), considering that he was at our house for an hour or so"
Dipa S on January 2025
At Blue Sky Renovations Iowa LLC, we specialize in high-quality residential renovations ? not new builds ? for homeowners in Des Moines and surrounding communities. As a local family-owned business, we?re proud to bring over 13 years of hands-on experience to every project. We started our journey working as subcontractors for nationwide companies, but we quickly realized homeowners deserved more ? more honesty, more care, more craftsmanship. So we built Blue Sky Renovations with one purpose: to serve families with integrity and pride, delivering real value through reliable renovation services. We intentionally keep our overhead low ? no flashy office ? so we can offer competitive pricing without cutting corners. From roofing to siding, concrete to kitchen remodels, every detail matters. Our team handles each project like it?s our own home: with clear communication, honest timelines, and respect for your space. What We Do: Full roof replacements & ventilation ? Vinyl, LP SmartSide, and fiber cement siding ? Driveways, patios, garages ? Interior renovations: kitchens, bathrooms, basements ? Framing, drywall, insulation, painting, flooring. We are licensed and insured (Contractor #C149537) and committed to following Iowa building codes. You?ll work directly with the owner, Alejandro Rodriguez, and a dedicated crew who care deeply about your home. If you?re ready to refresh, repair, or reimagine your home, we?re ready to help ? with fair pricing, quality craftsmanship, and a promise to treat you like family. Let?s build something beautiful ? together, under blue skies.
"Above and Beyond!! Restored our 1955 house to brand new. Home renovation from new framing/studs, insulation, roofing, shingles, garage. Best around for sure!!"
Methta M on June 2025
At Blue Sky Renovations Iowa LLC, we specialize in high-quality residential renovations ? not new builds ? for homeowners in Des Moines and surrounding communities. As a local family-owned business, we?re proud to bring over 13 years of hands-on experience to every project. We started our journey working as subcontractors for nationwide companies, but we quickly realized homeowners deserved more ? more honesty, more care, more craftsmanship. So we built Blue Sky Renovations with one purpose: to serve families with integrity and pride, delivering real value through reliable renovation services. We intentionally keep our overhead low ? no flashy office ? so we can offer competitive pricing without cutting corners. From roofing to siding, concrete to kitchen remodels, every detail matters. Our team handles each project like it?s our own home: with clear communication, honest timelines, and respect for your space. What We Do: Full roof replacements & ventilation ? Vinyl, LP SmartSide, and fiber cement siding ? Driveways, patios, garages ? Interior renovations: kitchens, bathrooms, basements ? Framing, drywall, insulation, painting, flooring. We are licensed and insured (Contractor #C149537) and committed to following Iowa building codes. You?ll work directly with the owner, Alejandro Rodriguez, and a dedicated crew who care deeply about your home. If you?re ready to refresh, repair, or reimagine your home, we?re ready to help ? with fair pricing, quality craftsmanship, and a promise to treat you like family. Let?s build something beautiful ? together, under blue skies.
"Above and Beyond!! Restored our 1955 house to brand new. Home renovation from new framing/studs, insulation, roofing, shingles, garage. Best around for sure!!"
Methta M on June 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I would NOT recommend Paragon Builds to anyone. For how much we paid, the quality of their work & products do not align. My husband and I remodel experience was nothing we imagined it would be. There were lots of mistakes, work seemed to only get done when money was on the line, lots of time waiting for product to come in even when we were held back for 1 month due to mold/asbestos abatement. Just lots of mistakes we were not happy about and still arenâ t. I will say, their worker Riggo was the best one there. He was a solid man who knew what he was doing and built us a BEAUTIFUL stair railing. Long story short, there is a lot of things this company needs to fix in order to grow. Time management, communication, ownership/responsibility, etc."
Helen G on October 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I would NOT recommend Paragon Builds to anyone. For how much we paid, the quality of their work & products do not align. My husband and I remodel experience was nothing we imagined it would be. There were lots of mistakes, work seemed to only get done when money was on the line, lots of time waiting for product to come in even when we were held back for 1 month due to mold/asbestos abatement. Just lots of mistakes we were not happy about and still arenâ t. I will say, their worker Riggo was the best one there. He was a solid man who knew what he was doing and built us a BEAUTIFUL stair railing. Long story short, there is a lot of things this company needs to fix in order to grow. Time management, communication, ownership/responsibility, etc."
Helen G on October 2024
Buresh Home Solutions, Inc has served Iowa homeowners since 2003. We are committed to earning your business by offering our customers more choices to meet their needs and budgets. We offer a variety of financing programs and in many cases can finance the entire project or offer no-interest programs as well. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding your expectations.
"Buresh Home Solutions went above and beyond in every aspect of our door installation. From the first visit to the showroom to final install of our door, the process was excellent! The entire team at Buresh Home Solutions was professional, helpful and very responsive to any questions. We will do business again with Buresh Home Solutions!"
Julie T on October 2024
Buresh Home Solutions, Inc has served Iowa homeowners since 2003. We are committed to earning your business by offering our customers more choices to meet their needs and budgets. We offer a variety of financing programs and in many cases can finance the entire project or offer no-interest programs as well. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding your expectations.
"Buresh Home Solutions went above and beyond in every aspect of our door installation. From the first visit to the showroom to final install of our door, the process was excellent! The entire team at Buresh Home Solutions was professional, helpful and very responsive to any questions. We will do business again with Buresh Home Solutions!"
Julie T on October 2024
F and F Construction and Remodel LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"We are so happy with the end result! We replaced the 90s golden oak cabinets and installed a new island, counters, appliances and flooring. F&F were very easy to work with, patient with our questions and respectful of our property. I will definitely call them for our next project, and they have my highest recommendation."
Terry M on December 2023
F and F Construction and Remodel LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"We are so happy with the end result! We replaced the 90s golden oak cabinets and installed a new island, counters, appliances and flooring. F&F were very easy to work with, patient with our questions and respectful of our property. I will definitely call them for our next project, and they have my highest recommendation."
Terry M on December 2023
All Iowa Contractor Services is general contractor services based out of Ankeny Iowa. We are both insured and licensed. We specialize in insulation doing everything from blow in attic insulation for energy rebates, new construction insulation and also steele building/pole barns. We also build homes in the Des Moines area both speck and custom builds.We also specialize in basement and overall remodels being able to offer competitive prices based on the fact that our crew does much of the work without need to subcontract.
"Bathrooms are beautiful! Great construction crew!"
Nancy w on March 2025
All Iowa Contractor Services is general contractor services based out of Ankeny Iowa. We are both insured and licensed. We specialize in insulation doing everything from blow in attic insulation for energy rebates, new construction insulation and also steele building/pole barns. We also build homes in the Des Moines area both speck and custom builds.We also specialize in basement and overall remodels being able to offer competitive prices based on the fact that our crew does much of the work without need to subcontract.
"Bathrooms are beautiful! Great construction crew!"
Nancy w on March 2025
Woodland Fair Construction is a remodeling company that established in 1972 in Clinton, IA. Since then, partners have ventured and Woodland Fair Construction Co, Inc. has been in the Des Moines area since 1986. We cover the greater Des Moines area and also through out Iowa. Woodland Fair takes pride in performing for our clients the highest level of quality craftsmanship and or construction services at fair market prices. In turn to create lasting relations through repeat and referral businesses. We focus on starting and ending projects on time and pay close attention to details of client needs while working within budget costs. Providing excellence in quality workmanship. Referrals are available upon request. Woodland Fair Construction is capable of running residential and commercial projects. No job is too big or too small for us! We work with you on a personal level and will be there from start to finish. Visit our own website - https://woodlandfair.com/ We're also affiliated with Shade Sails of Iowa- https://shadesailsofia.com/ Business accommodations: Better Business Bureau Grimes Economic & Development
"I am extremely happy with the work done by Woodland Fair Construction. Alex managed the project from start to finish with fabulous customer service and professionalism! The kitchen cabinets were reconfigured and refinished beautifully!"
Linda N on June 2024
Woodland Fair Construction is a remodeling company that established in 1972 in Clinton, IA. Since then, partners have ventured and Woodland Fair Construction Co, Inc. has been in the Des Moines area since 1986. We cover the greater Des Moines area and also through out Iowa. Woodland Fair takes pride in performing for our clients the highest level of quality craftsmanship and or construction services at fair market prices. In turn to create lasting relations through repeat and referral businesses. We focus on starting and ending projects on time and pay close attention to details of client needs while working within budget costs. Providing excellence in quality workmanship. Referrals are available upon request. Woodland Fair Construction is capable of running residential and commercial projects. No job is too big or too small for us! We work with you on a personal level and will be there from start to finish. Visit our own website - https://woodlandfair.com/ We're also affiliated with Shade Sails of Iowa- https://shadesailsofia.com/ Business accommodations: Better Business Bureau Grimes Economic & Development
"I am extremely happy with the work done by Woodland Fair Construction. Alex managed the project from start to finish with fabulous customer service and professionalism! The kitchen cabinets were reconfigured and refinished beautifully!"
Linda N on June 2024
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Awesome work from demo to paint. Complete remodel. 5 Star"
John H on February 2023
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Awesome work from demo to paint. Complete remodel. 5 Star"
John H on February 2023
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.