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Deck Building & Repair in Des Moines, IA

Compare 4 local deck building & repair pros. Typical service: $30–$61.

Top Deck Building & Repair Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Deck Builders Des Moines

    4.8★ (51 reviews)

    4.8★ from 51 reviews

    +15153208288Website

  2. 2.Monhec Construction

    4.9★ (11 reviews)

    4.9★ from 11 reviews

    +15152076438Website

  3. 3.Graber Outdoors

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +15153229523Website

  4. 4.Monk River City Deck

    +15155856212Website

Deck Building & Repair Cost in Des Moines

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

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Pressure-treated wood deck, installed$30–$61/sq ft
Composite deck, installed$51–$91/sq ft

Deck Building & Repair 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 4.9★ on average across 72 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling deck building & repair.

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

Deck Building & Repair FAQs for Des Moines

How much does it cost to build a deck in Des Moines?

A pressure-treated wood deck in Des Moines typically runs $30-$61 per square foot installed; composite costs more.

How many deck builders serve Des Moines?

We track 4 deck builders serving Des Moines.

Is deck building in Des Moines more expensive than average?

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

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Des Moines, 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. Most Des Moines decks attached to the house or raised off the ground need a building permit and footing inspection.

Wood or composite decking in Des Moines?

With about 36.02 inches of rain a year in Des Moines, wood needs sealing every couple of years; composite costs more up front but skips that upkeep.

Does composite decking get hot in Des Moines?

It can -- with summer highs near 86F in Des Moines, lighter colors and capped composite stay noticeably cooler underfoot.

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

Three is typical; with 4 deck builders serving Des Moines, compare the framing lumber, footings and railing included, not just the decking boards.

When is the best time to build a deck in Des Moines?

Builders in Des Moines book up in spring; signing in late fall or winter often means a better slot, and footings can be poured whenever the ground is not frozen.