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Handyman in Des Moines, IA

Compare 8 local handyman pros. Typical service: $154–$358.

Top Handyman Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Zed & Sons Handyman

    5.0★ (72 reviews)

    5.0★ from 72 reviews

    +15153220912Website

  2. 2.Rosewall Handyman & Remodeling

    3.8★ (8 reviews)

    3.8★ from 8 reviews

    +15153469476

  3. 3.Chad's Plumbing/Handyman Services

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +15152159988

  4. 4.Kelly's Handyman

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +15157792717

  5. 5.Krk handyman services

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15159913907

  6. 6.Waddill Services LLC

    4.5★ (2 reviews)

    4.5★ from 2 reviews

    +15154478272Website

  7. 7.Capitol City Handyman Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15157293821

  8. 8.Get It Done Handyman

    +15152052428

Handyman Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Small repair visit$154–$358/job
Hourly rate$61–$128/hour
Drywall patch$154–$461/job
Furniture assembly$82–$256/job

Handyman prices in Des Moines run about 2% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 8 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.8★ on average across 91 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor
  • Registration carries a $50 fee and requires an Iowa unemployment insurance account number
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Iowa contractor registration (over $2,000 a year in construction)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov

Handyman FAQs for Des Moines

How much does a handyman cost in Des Moines?

A small handyman repair visit in Des Moines typically runs $154-$358.

How many handymen serve Des Moines?

We track 8 handyman services serving Des Moines.

Does a handyman need a license in IA?

In IA, Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Des Moines.

Are handyman rates in Des Moines above the national average?

Handyman work in Des Moines runs about +2.4% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Des Moines?

With winter lows near 14F in Des Moines, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Des Moines?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Des Moines that window closes around the first frost near October 16.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Des Moines?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Des Moines summer highs near 86F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Des Moines usually priced?

Most Des Moines handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $154-$358, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.