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IA

For the leak, the no-heat morning, the roof that started dripping at 9pm: call (877) 454-8068. The desk is open 7am–10pm ET, every day. Tell us what is happening and where.

With a 1992 median build year, Ames skews newer than much of Iowa, but 40 percent of homes still date to before 1980. Ownership is only about four in ten, so a large rental share means many repair decisions run through landlords. Hard freezes and snow are the obvious winter pressures, and spring hail keeps roofers and gutter crews busy. Basements are common, and the clay-heavy ground makes water management matter as much as the pipe itself. Spring snowmelt is its own season.

What that means for a call

The median home in Ames dates to 1992, and about 40% of the stock predates 1980. The bigger local pressure is the freeze: exterior walls, unheated crawlspaces, and hose bibs are the first places a pipe gives way. Know where the main shutoff is before the temperature drops.

Local watch-outs

  • Know where the main water shutoff is before a pipe freezes. During a deep freeze, open the cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls and let a faucet trickle.
  • After hail, check the roof, gutters, and skylights from the ground before climbing up. Note the date and take photos before anything is repaired.
  • Check the basement or crawlspace after heavy rain. Most seepage starts at a wall joint, a window well, or a downspout that dumps too close to the foundation.
  • Hard water shortens the life of water heaters, faucets, and shower valves. Regular descaling or a softener can reduce the scale, but it will not fix a failed part.

What the desk hears in Ames

In Ames, the first calls tend to involve plumbing, roofing, hvac & heating.

01

Plumbing

Frozen lines, exterior-wall pipes, and shutoffs that have not moved in years.

 03

Roofing

Hail, wind, and the roof edges that take the first hit.

 02

HVAC & Heating

Furnaces and heat pumps that carry the house through a hard winter.

 05

Water Damage Restoration

Burst-pipe cleanup and the moisture that hides in walls.

 10

Water Heaters

No hot water, leaking tanks, pilot problems, and replacement questions.

 40

Snow Removal

Driveways, walks, ice, and the morning after a storm.

Before you call

A short list makes the first minute more useful. You do not need to diagnose anything; you just need to describe the situation.

  • Your Ames ZIP code.
  • What is happening right now, and when it started.
  • Whether water, power, or gas is already shut off.
  • The age of the home and the fixture, if you know it.
  • Any recent repair or installation near the problem.
  • Know where the main water shutoff is before a pipe freezes. During a deep freeze, open the cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls and let a faucet trickle.

The full index in Ames

If you do not see the exact problem, call and describe it.

PlumbingHVAC & HeatingRoofingElectricalWater Damage RestorationPest ControlLocksmithAppliance RepairDrain CleaningWater HeatersGarage DoorsTree ServiceMold RemediationGuttersSidingWindows & DoorsPaintingFlooringKitchen & Bath RemodelingRemodeling & AdditionsConcrete & MasonryFencingDecks & PorchesLandscaping & Lawn CareHandyman ServicesCleaning ServicesJunk RemovalSeptic SystemsInsulation & Energy EfficiencyAsbestos, Lead & RadonSolar EnergyPools & SpasPaving & DrivewaysDrywall & PlasterCarpentry & TrimCabinets & CountertopsHome InspectionArchitecture & DesignMoving & StorageSnow RemovalHome Security & AVOutdoor LivingAging in PlaceWindow TreatmentsBasement WaterproofingChimney Services

Nearby desks

The same call desk covers these communities around Ames.

Des Moines, IA213KAnkeny, IA77KWest Des Moines, IA74KUrbandale, IA48K

Before you call

Ames questions

Short answers to the questions that come up most often. If your situation is not here, call the desk and describe it.

How do I find a local pro in Ames?

Call the desk at (877) 454-8068 and describe the problem. The team will route the call to an independent local professional who serves Ames and the surrounding area.

What areas around Ames are covered?

Coverage includes Ames and nearby communities such as Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, West Des Moines, IA. Call and give the desk your ZIP code to confirm availability at your address.

Do you cover my ZIP code in Ames?

The desk's coverage list includes 3 ZIP codes for Ames. Call (877) 454-8068 with your ZIP code to confirm coverage at your address.

What should I have ready before I call?

Your city and ZIP code, a plain description of what is happening right now, whether water or power is shut off, and the age of the home if you know it. Those details help the desk route the call.

Is the call free?

Yes, the call to the desk is free. The independent professional sets their own visit, diagnostic, and repair charges. Ask for those numbers before you authorize work.

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