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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.

Long freezes, hail, and snow load set the repair calendar in Des Moines. The city's median build year is 1961, with about seven in ten homes standing before 1980, so full basements and older furnaces are common. A deep freeze can split a pipe in an afternoon, especially where supply lines run through cold rooms or crawl spaces. Spring hail tests roofs and siding, and hard water quietly wears on water heaters and fixtures all year. In stock this old, small leaks often have long histories.

What that means for a call

The housing stock here leans old: the median home dates to 1961, and about 70% predate 1980. Original valves, older wiring, and drain lines that have already been repaired once are part of the local vocabulary. A pro who works these blocks will ask about the basement, the panel, and the last time the shutoff was tested.

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 Des Moines

In Des Moines, 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.

 04

Electrical

Winter load, space heaters, and the circuits that carry them.

 10

Water Heaters

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

 46

Chimney Services

Creosote, blockages, leaks, caps, and the yearly chimney safety check.

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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines

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 Des Moines.

Ankeny, IA77KWest Des Moines, IA74KAmes, IA69KUrbandale, IA48K

Before you call

Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

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

What areas around Des Moines are covered?

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

Do you cover my ZIP code in Des Moines?

The desk's coverage list includes 10 ZIP codes for Des Moines. 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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