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General Contractors in Des Moines, IA
24 local general contractors serving Des Moines and the surrounding area. Des Moines is a mid-size city with steady demand for home work. See typical Iowa costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~214,133
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
1 mi
Typical general contracting cost in Iowa: hiring runs $59,400–$164,500, DIY about $44,900–$130,200. Calibrate it to Des Moines before you call.
General Contractors near Des Moines
Viking Fire Protection Group
General Contractor · Des Moines, Iowa · 3 mi
Select Construction & Remodeling LLC
General Contractor · Des Moines, Iowa · 4 mi
Breiholz Construction
General Contractor · Des Moines, Iowa · 4 mi
True Construction Services
General Contractor · Des Moines, Iowa · 4 mi
Premier Construction Services
General Contractor · Des Moines, Iowa · 4 mi
Graham Construction, a 3G Company
General Contractor · Des Moines, Iowa · 4 mi
N & E Fencing & Repairs
General Contractor · Des Moines, Iowa · 4 mi
Compass Construction
General Contractor · Urbandale, Iowa · 6 mi
Permits & rules in Iowa
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Iowa. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Iowa guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Iowa general contracting costs are calibrated from the national average using Iowa's regional price parity (0.90) and local labor index (0.93).
See Iowa permit details →General Contractors in Des Moines: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a general contractor in Des Moines, Iowa?
In Iowa, general contracting typically runs $59,400 to $164,500 when you hire a pro, and about $44,900 to $130,200 if you do it yourself. Des Moines prices track the Iowa range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for general contracting in Iowa?
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Iowa. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Iowa guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Des Moines or Iowa building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a general contractor in Des Moines?
General contracting is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $44,900 to $130,200 and $59,400 to $164,500, but general contractors bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Des Moines is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many general contractors serve Des Moines?
We currently list 24 general contractors within about 35 miles of Des Moines, the nearest about 1 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.