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

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I used Scott's Home Renewal for a first floor renovation about three years ago, was pleased and hired them again for this. Not the cheapest contractor, but definitely the best I have used here. First class professionals; first rate subs, especially the tile and glass people The custom glass door arrived with the wrong specs, and the glass contractor got the factory to make a new one with only one day of waiting.. If you want it done right, contact Scott's."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Anchor Property Solutions
4.6(
19
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Dakota and Landon did a fabulous job putting a ceiling in my garage. Very nice polite professional carpenters . I would recommend them. Both are young but experienced workers. They work fast and efficient plus at a fair price."
Finished Project
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid States Carpenters Group Corporation
4.8(
64
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Judd Penny was referred to us as a general contractor. When we told him what we wanted he blew our expectations out of the water. Judd and his crew were there when they said they would be and finished the job as he said he would. His knowledge and professionalism was very impressive as was the finished product. Judd will be my first call on any project that we want done. He is highly recommended in my book!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Iowa Home Consulting
4.8(
24
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matthew and his team did a fantastic job at all stages of the project.  Once they started the project, the deck was completed quickly.  The workers were friendly, and they did a good job cleaning up after completion.  They uncovered a few unexpected problems: a little bit of rotting wood that was revealed after removing the old deck, and potential water problems associated with poor downspout placement when the old deck was put in.  In both cases they came up with good solutions.  The deck itself looks great, and we have already hired Iowa Home Consulting for additional projects. <br />"
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Action Roofing & Construction Inc
4.7(
153
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After having a few negative experiences with contractors, what a surprise to work with a company that seems to do everything well. Albert came out to my house to give an estimate and I was sold almost immediately. Albert told me about my current shingles and that there had been a class action lawsuit. He offered to help me if I wanted to go after the company and then proceeded to tell me that I could probably get by for a couple of years if I wanted to go that route. I was so impressed with his knowledge and honesty that I decided to just pull the trigger and have them replaced. Albert told me that it would take three days. The first day there were 30mph winds so it wasn't safe for the crew to start work. Albert kept me in the loop and said they would start the next day. The job ended up taking two days including cleanup. The crew probably spent 3 hours cleaning up and left the yard looking better than when they arrived. Albert then followed up and spent an hour or so checking on their work and also doing another pass of cleaning up the nails. Replacing a roof is expensive and not an exciting way to spend your money but Action Roofing did a great job and I would highly recommend using them for roofing issues."
Recommended by86%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

"Great ! Owner Tim came out and did an emergency tarp -- in the rain, as my BR ceiling was leaking. Jan ( office manager ) worked with my insurance until the bid & repairs were enough to give me a great outcome. Their repair guy was professional, friendly and did a good job. I would not hesitate to use them again & to recommend them !"
Recommended by99%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

"So happy and grateful to find Swieter Home. Professional, punctual, friendly and did an amazing job at cleaning up my HUGE yard at a very fair price. I would have been raking until the end of January. Impressive operation. Isaac gave me an estimate and he and his crew came out and did the work that SAME week! Definitely recommend!"
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Sig Repairs & Remodels
5.0(
7
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was great! He responded right away and got us the parts needed and installed everything within hours of quote. It was easy, seemless! Great guy, did everything we needed and was so nice."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Geisinger Construction Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Oren called at 7:30 AM and said his carpenter would be at my office between 8 and 8:30 and to clear off my desk.John Weber the carpenter arrived at 8:05. He looked at both problems and said he would need to get parts to repair the desk. He was gone about 20 minutes. He anchored the desk top to the wall support and added metal washers to level the top. He vacumed the floor and wiped the top clean. He was very neat, well dressed, and was polite. He also adjusted the 2 door closers."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for major home repair (general contractor) projects in Ames, IA

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