Handyman projects
Most projects
$200–$800
Drywall, doors, trim, mounting, fixture install, the mid-sized punch list. Final number depends on complexity and length of the list.
Service details
Service area · Ankeny & North Metro
Remodels and repairs for one of Iowa's fastest-growing corridors.
Ankeny doubled in size over the last twenty years, and the houses are catching up, punch lists, refreshes, and full remodels. We help homeowners get ahead of it.
Why Ankeny & North Metro
We grew up here. We work here. We stand behind it here.
From Prairie Trail townhomes to the older neighborhoods east of 4th Street, Ankeny is a mix of brand-new construction and homes that are finally hitting the age where things start to need attention. We work on both ends of that spectrum, often in the same week.
Polk City and the Saylorville corridor add a different kind of work, lakefront exposure, exterior weathering, decks that take a beating. We schedule outdoor projects around the seasons so the result actually holds up, not just looks good for the first summer.
The same Ankeny office covers the rest of the North Metro: Johnston and Grimes new builds, Bondurant and Altoona family homes, north Urbandale, and the older brick and craftsman homes of Beaverdale, Merle Hay, and Highland Park on the north side of Des Moines.
Whatever the scope, you get a real estimate, a real timeline, and a real crew lead who answers the phone. No mystery sub-contractors, no surprise change orders.
Our Ankeny office
Iowa Home Consulting — Ankeny
1460 NE 69th Pl, Suite 64Ankeny, IA 50021 (515) 450-2946What we do in Ankeny & North Metro
Three crafts, tuned to Ankeny & North Metro.
Handyman in Ankeny
Punch lists on Prairie Trail and Johnston new builds, fixture and mounting work in Briarwood and Grimes, and deck care on Saylorville-adjacent homes.
Explore handymanRemodeling in Ankeny
Kitchen openings and basement finishes in Ankeny, Johnston, and Bondurant, plus older-home kitchen and bath work in Beaverdale and north Des Moines.
Explore remodelingPainting in Ankeny
Interior repaints on builder-grade Ankeny, Altoona, and Grimes homes, and exteriors from Saylorville lake homes to Beaverdale brick-and-trim.
Explore paintingWater Damage Rebuild in Ankeny
Sump-pump and sewer-backup rebuilds in Ankeny, Johnston, and Altoona basements, plus older-home water damage in north Des Moines.
Explore water damage rebuildProject pricing in Ankeny & North Metro
Straight-talk price ranges, before you call.
We don't hide pricing. These are the ranges most Ankeny & North Metro projects fall into. Remodels (kitchens, baths, basements) are quoted on-site after a free walkthrough, every home is different.
Interior painting
1–2 rooms, prepped & painted
$500–$1,200
Includes proper prep, patching, premium paint, and clean lines. Whole-home interiors quoted on-site.
Service detailsExterior painting
Typical single-family home
$4,000–$8,000
Pressure wash, scrape, prime, two coats of premium exterior paint. Final number depends on stories, siding type, and trim count.
Service detailsCities in this region
Where we've worked, lately.
Ankeny
New-build punch lists, kitchen remodels, basement finishing, and interior repaints across Prairie Trail, Sunrise Pointe, and east-side neighborhoods.
Polk City
Lakefront exterior work, deck refinishing, full bathroom remodels, and acreage handyman calls north of Saylorville.
Elkhart
Rural handyman work, exterior carpentry, and remodels for long-term homeowners in and around town.
Johnston & Grimes
Punch lists on Beaver Creek and Grimes new builds, basement finishes, and sump-pump water-damage rebuilds.
Bondurant & Altoona
Kitchen and bath remodels, storm-damage repair, and interior repaints for growing east-side families.
North Des Moines & Urbandale
Plaster repair, older-home kitchen and bath work, and exterior repaints in Beaverdale, Merle Hay, and Highland Park.
- Prairie Trail
- Saylorville Lake corridor
- Johnston, Grimes & Beaverdale
- New-build punch lists
- No trip fee in this region
ZIP codes & neighborhoods
Yes, we serve your block.
If you're inside one of these ZIPs or neighborhoods, you're inside our normal Ankeny & North Metro service area. No trip fee, no scheduling surcharge.
ZIP codes we cover
- 50021
- 50023
- 50226
- 50073
- 50007
- 50035
- 50009
- 50131
- 50111
- 50322
- 50323
- 50310
- 50313
Neighborhoods & subdivisions
- Prairie Trail
- Briarwood
- Sunrise Pointe
- Deer Creek
- Big Creek / Saylorville
- Beaver Creek (Johnston)
- Terra Lake
- Hometown Bondurant
- Walker Johnston
- Beaverdale
- Merle Hay
- Highland Park
From Ankeny & North Metro clients
“They treated our 1924 home like it mattered to them as much as it does to us. Rare these days.”
Homeowner, Ames · Kitchen renovation
Google reviews · Ankeny & North Metro
What your neighbors say on Google.
“Very high quality work and great team!”
“My review will succinctly assess service quality delivery/completion for 2 separate repair/improvement projects for my home: a)walled-mounted handrails replacements of Sep. 17, 2026; b) front door...video camera mounting/...knob/locking hardware installations of Sep. 25, 2026. Iowa Home Consulting (i.e., IHC) operational performance for all stages (e.g., setup...getting virtual/physical beforehand views of the jobs/subsequently providing solid cost estimates to me to approve...clear and consistent/reliable communication of the agreed upon scheduling/ obtaining my preferences for design like color paint/wood quality/ estimated time of arrival and completion time... & arrival to home... with all necessary materials/human power to complete work in "ONE FELL SWOOP"...delivery...for both projects [a] and {b}. In sum, I have had many [i.e., 6 to 8 ranging from few 100 bucks to $1000's in costs] home improvement in 3 years; I rank IHC services and prices as superb.”
“Timely response with quotes! Have had Iowa Home Consulting do several jobs, all done very well! Courteous and easy to ask questions, I highly recommend them for all your home repairs and new projects.”
“The company replaced rotted landscape timbers around a window well, installed a new egress ladder, and replaced screens on a porch. Their workers were professional and personable. The work was first rate.”
“extremely responsive and good execution. would use them again”
“Remodeling of flooded basement.”
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