Home Improvement Contractors in Des Moines, WA
Every trade we cover, for homes in Des Moines. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Des Moines home dates from 1974, so most jobs start with what is already there.
- Clear change-order process
- Licensed and insured contractors only
- Written scope before work starts
- No obligation on quotes
Services in Des Moines
Requests for Des Moines go through the same national line. Each Washington service page carries the local range and the detail of the work.
Home Remodeling in Washington
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$21,250 - $112,100
ADU Construction in Washington
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$100,300 - $365,800
Garage Door Repair & Installation in Washington
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$200 - $2,850
Chimney Sweeping & Repair in Washington
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$200 - $4,600
Kitchen Remodeling in Washington
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$16,500 - $92,050
Bathroom Remodeling in Washington
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$11,200 - $49,550
Roofing in Washington
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$8,000 - $40,100
Handyman & Home Repair in Washington
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$150 - $3,800About homes in Des Moines
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Des Moines in King County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Des Moines was built in 1974, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Washington median of 1985.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Somewhat more of Des Moines's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 9% built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Des Moines are older than rentals: a median build year of 1970 against 1979.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
Des Moines has a mixed housing stock: 56% detached houses, 2% attached or townhouse units and 32% in buildings of five or more units.1 61% of occupied homes in Des Moines are owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Des Moines is valued at $597,000 (ACS), close to the Washington median of $564,600.1 The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3
Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,376 heating degree days against 265 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.
Des Moines is about 0 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Des Moines sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Des Moines are normally issued by the city building department.7,8
| Before 1940 | 4.1% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 18.1% |
| 1960-1979 | 37.6% |
| 1980-1999 | 24.7% |
| 2000-2009 | 6.9% |
| 2010 or later | 8.7% |
Sources and notes (8)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
- Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap, 3.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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Des Moines and nearby
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How much does home remodeling cost in Des Moines, WA?
Most home remodeling projects in Des Moines, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
Do I need drawings before calling?
No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.
How old are the homes in Des Moines?
The median home in the city of Des Moines was built in 1974, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Washington median of 1985. Somewhat more of Des Moines's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 9% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Des Moines climate like for exterior work?
The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
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