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.
Remodeling · Ames, Story & Boone County
Home Remodeling in Ames, Iowa.
Ames remodels tend to fall into three buckets: kitchen and bath updates in South Duff and Northridge Heights, basement finishes in Huxley and Slater new builds, and farmhouse renovations out toward Madrid and Roland. We handle all of them with our own crew and a network of licensed local plumbing, electrical, and HVAC partners.
What we see in Ames
The remodeling work Ames actually needs.
Every neighborhood we work in has its own patterns — the age of the homes, the way people use them, the recurring lists that come up. Here's what our remodeling calendar looks like in and around Ames.
- Kitchen remodels in South Duff and Northridge Heights — cabinets, counters, tile, and layout changes
- Basement finishes in Huxley, Slater, and Gilbert new-build homes
- Primary bath and full-hall bath updates on Old Town Ames and downtown Boone bungalows
- Farmhouse and rural-property renovations toward Madrid, Roland, and Cambridge
Pricing in Ames
Straight-talk price ranges before you call.
We don't hide pricing. These are the ranges most projects fall into across our Central Iowa service area — Ames included. Full remodels are quoted on-site because 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.
Exterior 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.
Coverage
Yes, we cover your block.
If you're inside one of these Ames-area ZIPs or neighborhoods, you're inside our normal service area. No trip fee, no scheduling surcharge.
ZIP codes we cover
- 50010
- 50011
- 50012
- 50014
- 50036
- 50156
- 50201
- 50248
- 50105
- 50124
- 50244
- 50236
- 50046
- 50161
Neighborhoods & subdivisions
- Old Town Ames
- South Duff
- Northridge Heights
- Somerset
- Campustown / ISU
- Downtown Boone
- McHose Park
- Story City Heritage
Cities in this region
- Ames
- Boone
- Madrid
- Nevada
- Story City
- Gilbert
- Huxley
- Slater
- Roland
- Cambridge
- Maxwell
From Ames-area 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
FAQ
Remodeling in Ames, answered.
Other services we offer in Ames
Different project? Same team.
Handyman in Ames
Landlord turnover punch lists near ISU and Campustown, plus deferred-maintenance lists on Old Town Ames and Boone bungalows.
ExplorePainting in Ames
Interior repaints with proper drywall prep on pre-war Ames homes, and full exteriors on Story City and Nevada ranches after the 2024 hail line.
ExploreWater Damage Rebuild in Ames
Burst-pipe and sump-pump rebuilds in Ames, Boone, and Story City finished basements — insurance-scoped, in-house crew.
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Elsewhere in Central Iowa
Remodeling in nearby regions.
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