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Scott's Home Renewal
4.9(
150
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Andy's crew is very professional and did a great job. My home was difficult to get drywall into. They carried each sheet upstairs. Walls finished very well. Dedicated spray equipment created smooth application of knock down texture. Ceilings Looks great. No damage. No surprises. Priced right, but they weren't the cheapest option. On time. No excuses. They protected my property and cleaned up after themselves. As a property manager, I will definitely use Scott's again."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Dream Makers Restoration
5.0(
6
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dream Makers Restoration responded quickly; provided a very reasonable estimate; completed the work on time; and without a doubt, did an excellent job. I will definitely hire Dream Makers again and based on my experience, highly recommend the company."
Basement remodel
Salon Remodel
Before and after roofing install
Roofing installation
Roofing installation

+4

Response time20 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Des Moines Area Roofing
5.0(
223
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough good things about our experience with Des Moines Area Roofing. Tim was honest and helpful in assessing our roof and worked with us and our insurance. Brandon and the crew were professional and hard working, staying until dark each night, and Jan helped intercede with our insurance company. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again."
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Wrestler Made
5.0(
15
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Miljan was absolutely amazing. Showed up on time and his communication was great. He got to work on the honey do list ive had for my husband for the past 5 years or so and finished in roughly 6 hours. His pricing was extremely fair. He was careful to not damage my home while working and carrying supplies and materials and he cleaning up during and after his work. I'm extremely happy with his work and will be hiring him for all future work I need done around my home vs. nag my husband and wait for years. Trust me ladies, much more efficient and cost effective to hire Miljan!"
Hiding a sewer pipe in a basement that will be a finished basement
Remodeling - General Project
Butcher block counter tops
Roofing Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+66

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC
4.6(
59
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CAUTION - when relying on Issac We needed our chimney rebuilt. Issac estimated it and finally we received a starting date. After, working an hour he said the job was too big for him. (some damage to our metal pieces). We request that he would paint it after we find another handyman. Once done he came back and quoted over $100 an hour to paint the chimney. He kept push us out on his calendar. We dropped him. He had us paid for the hour that he worked on the Chimney before exiting. Very poor communication if we are scheduled? If he is starting on the day he last told us? Problem answering texts."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for major home repair (general contractor) projects in Ames, IA

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