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Kitchen Remodeling in Des Moines, IA

Compare 4 local kitchen remodeling pros. Typical service: $10130–$25325.

Top Kitchen Remodeling Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Premier Construction Services

    4.6★ (127 reviews)

    4.6★ from 127 reviews

    +15156694905Website

  2. 2.Aim Kitchen & Bath

    4.9★ (63 reviews)

    4.9★ from 63 reviews

    +15153299805Website

  3. 3.Hartman Construction & Remodeling

    4.8★ (31 reviews)

    4.8★ from 31 reviews

    +15152781866Website

  4. 4.Silent Rivers Design+Build

    4.1★ (12 reviews)

    4.1★ from 12 reviews

    +15152666702Website

Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Des Moines

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

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Minor kitchen remodel$10,130–$25,325/job
Mid-range kitchen remodel$25,325–$60,780/job
Cabinet refacing$4,052–$10,130/job
Countertop replacement$2,026–$5,065/job

Kitchen Remodeling prices in Des Moines run about 1% 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 4 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.6★ on average across 233 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling kitchen remodeling.

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 painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL
  • Building permits are handled by the city or county
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

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

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov, www.epa.gov

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs for Des Moines

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Des Moines?

A minor kitchen remodel in Des Moines typically runs $10130-$25325; a full mid-range remodel costs considerably more.

How many kitchen remodelers serve Des Moines?

We track 4 kitchen remodeling companies serving Des Moines.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Des Moines, IA?

In IA, Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL. Moving walls, plumbing or wiring in a Des Moines kitchen generally needs a permit; replacing cabinets and counters in place usually does not.

Is kitchen remodeling in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Kitchen remodeling labor in Des Moines runs about +1.3% versus the national average.

What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen in Des Moines?

Cabinet refacing and new counters cost a fraction of the $10130-$25325 a minor Des Moines remodel runs, because the layout and plumbing stay where they are.

Does a kitchen remodeler in IA need a license?

In IA, Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL. Electrical and plumbing changes in a Des Moines kitchen need the licensed trades regardless.

When is the best time to remodel a kitchen in Des Moines?

Interior work runs year-round, but Des Moines summer highs near 86F make a kitchen out of service harder to live without, and contractors book up in spring.

How many quotes should I get for a kitchen remodel in Des Moines?

Three is typical, and with 4 kitchen remodelers serving Des Moines that is realistic; compare scope line by line, not just the total.