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Iowa handyman directory and contractor registration checks

For an Iowa repair, separate the business record from any specialty work and the requirements of the particular project location. Use the city directory to narrow the search, then consult DIAL’s contractor registration resource for the relevant next checks.

Popular handyman project categories

General Home Repairs

A coordinated visit for a written punch list of small repairs, adjustments and installations around the property.

TV Mounting and Wall Hanging

Mounting televisions, artwork, mirrors and wall storage with attention to wall type and suitable anchors.

Drywall Repair

Patching small holes, replacing limited damaged sections and preparing surfaces for touch-up finishing and paint.

Assembly and Outdoor Equipment

Assembly of playsets, exercise equipment, patio furniture, storage products and selected outdoor structures.

Gutter and Exterior Maintenance

Basic gutter cleaning, downspout checks and limited exterior maintenance that does not require a specialty trade.

Furniture Assembly

Flat-pack furniture, shelving, desks, cabinets and storage systems assembled and positioned according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Fixture Installation

Installation of shelves, curtain rods, mirrors, bathroom accessories and other light-duty wall fixtures.

Caulking and Sealing

Removal and replacement of failed caulk around appropriate interior and exterior joints.

Cities and communities covered in Iowa

The 87 listed places have a combined 2025 estimated population of 1,994,402. The directory uses official incorporated-place estimates and excludes communities below the 5,000-resident threshold.

Adel7,098 residents · IAAlgona5,309 residents · IAAltoona22,796 residents · IAAmes68,220 residents · IAAnamosa5,901 residents · IAAnkeny77,833 residents · IAAsbury6,035 residents · IAAtlantic6,676 residents · IABettendorf40,710 residents · IABondurant9,647 residents · IABoone12,471 residents · IABurlington23,336 residents · IACarroll10,085 residents · IACedar Falls41,240 residents · IACedar Rapids137,935 residents · IACenterville5,327 residents · IACharles City7,013 residents · IACherokee5,122 residents · IAClarinda5,273 residents · IAClear Lake7,601 residents · IAClinton24,049 residents · IAClive19,861 residents · IACoralville23,960 residents · IACouncil Bluffs62,680 residents · IACreston7,335 residents · IADavenport100,358 residents · IADeWitt5,704 residents · IADecorah7,417 residents · IADenison8,214 residents · IADes Moines212,086 residents · IADubuque59,148 residents · IAEldridge6,954 residents · IAEstherville5,807 residents · IAFairfield9,220 residents · IAFort Dodge24,837 residents · IAFort Madison9,935 residents · IAGlenwood5,287 residents · IAGrimes17,405 residents · IAGrinnell9,430 residents · IAHiawatha7,432 residents · IAIndependence6,312 residents · IAIndianola16,829 residents · IAIowa City76,229 residents · IAIowa Falls5,013 residents · IAJohnston25,065 residents · IAKeokuk9,510 residents · IAKnoxville7,469 residents · IALe Mars10,760 residents · IAManchester5,357 residents · IAMaquoketa6,027 residents · IAMarion42,732 residents · IAMarshalltown27,536 residents · IAMason City26,853 residents · IAMount Pleasant8,500 residents · IAMuscatine23,164 residents · IANevada6,974 residents · IANewton15,741 residents · IANorth Liberty21,976 residents · IANorwalk15,004 residents · IAOelwein5,757 residents · IAOrange City6,468 residents · IAOsceola5,679 residents · IAOskaloosa11,493 residents · IAOttumwa25,319 residents · IAPella10,992 residents · IAPerry8,208 residents · IAPleasant Hill11,239 residents · IAPolk City6,630 residents · IARed Oak5,388 residents · IASergeant Bluff5,324 residents · IASheldon5,575 residents · IASioux Center8,864 residents · IASioux City86,356 residents · IASpencer11,218 residents · IASpirit Lake5,525 residents · IAStorm Lake11,590 residents · IATiffin7,156 residents · IAUrbandale48,570 residents · IAVinton5,004 residents · IAWashington7,261 residents · IAWaterloo66,919 residents · IAWaukee34,890 residents · IAWaverly10,561 residents · IAWebster City7,815 residents · IAWest Des Moines74,224 residents · IAWindsor Heights5,059 residents · IAWinterset5,520 residents · IA

Largest listed markets in Iowa

Reviewed handyman listings in Iowa

The companies below were selected using information published on their official websites. City pages show providers only for communities included in their stated service areas.

Reviewed official listing

Ace Handyman Services Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

Door and window repair · Drywall repair · Carpentry · Installation

A locally operated handyman office whose official website publishes service coverage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City.

(319) 242-6084 Official website

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Population reference: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 incorporated-place estimates.

Read the Iowa registration record for the question it answers

Iowa DIAL describes a contractor registration program that includes making contractor information available to the public. Use its official registration resource to research the business identity supplied with a proposal.

Read the record for the question it answers. Do not treat the word “registered” on a proposal or profile as proof of every skill, approval or service area. Ask the business which record it means and compare the name with the entity proposing to do the work. This directory has not newly verified each provider’s credentials.

Separate the practical repair from any connected trade work

Consider a request to replace a cabinet door near a sink. That description can stay focused on the cabinet, while a proposal to alter connected plumbing introduces another scope. Identify the added work and who would perform it before assuming that a cabinet repair quote covers the whole change.

DIAL separately directs plumbing and mechanical services to the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board. Use the appropriate source for that credential inquiry rather than treating construction registration as a substitute.

Cabinet hardware project guide · Cabinet repair project guide

Make the Iowa job address explicit

Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Council Bluffs are Iowa city routes here. Give the business the full Iowa address, especially when a regional market name alone could leave the actual location unclear. Read its published territory and confirm it accepts that address.

DIAL advises checking city or county government for each project’s local requirements. Take the proposed work and address to the relevant authority; the state directory and its city list do not decide the permit question.

Des Moines · Cedar Rapids · Iowa City · Council Bluffs

Iowa project questions

Does Iowa contractor registration answer a plumbing credential question?

DIAL treats contractor registration and the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board route separately. Use the relevant specialty source for the plumbing credential inquiry.

Which location should I give for a Council Bluffs repair inquiry?

Give the full work address in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and confirm it with the particular business. The /iowa/council-bluffs/ guide is a location route, not evidence that a provider accepts every address in a wider market or across the state line.

Official resource: Iowa DIAL: Contractor Registration. Checked October 21, 2026. Follow the agency’s current information for the relevant inquiry.

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SOURCE-BACKED COVERAGE

Providers with mapped city coverage

These listings do not imply statewide availability. Each card reflects one or more explicitly mapped cities.

SOURCE-BACKED LISTING

City Wide Handyman Iowa

Mapped cities: Adel, IA, Altoona, IA, Ames, IA, Ankeny, IA, Bondurant, IA, Clive, IA, Des Moines, IA, Grimes, IA + more

Profile → · Official website ↗

SOURCE-BACKED LISTING

Nailed It DSM

Mapped cities: Altoona, IA, Ankeny, IA, Bondurant, IA, Clive, IA, Des Moines, IA, Grimes, IA, Indianola, IA, Johnston, IA + more

Profile → · Official website ↗

SOURCE-BACKED LISTING

GS Solutions

Mapped cities: Des Moines, IA

Profile → · Official website ↗

SOURCE-BACKED LISTING

Handy Guy

Mapped cities: Des Moines, IA

Profile → · Official website ↗

SOURCE-BACKED PROVIDERS

Additional providers with source-backed coverage

Listings below use official provider and service-area sources. Confirm current availability, qualifications and project scope directly.

PROVIDER

National Assemblers — National USA

All 50 U.S. states (explicit source claim)

Iowa housing context

These U.S. Census Bureau estimates describe Iowa during 2020–2024. They provide context for discussing a property; check the actual building, occupancy and ownership before defining work.

ACS 2020–2024 five-year housing estimates
MeasureEstimate90% margin of error
All housing units1,437,699± 523
Occupied housing units1,315,707± 3,984
Owner-occupied homes943,396± 5,414
Renter-occupied homes372,311± 3,635
One-unit detached homes1,038,172± 3,561
One-unit attached homes64,736± 1,918
Median year built1972± 1
Housing units by construction period
Year builtUnits90% margin of error
2020 or later24,063± 1,001
2010 to 2019132,666± 2,422
2000 to 2009155,455± 2,396
1990 to 1999138,510± 2,595
1980 to 1989101,703± 2,445
1970 to 1979201,627± 3,084
1960 to 1969139,255± 2,405
1950 to 1959139,867± 2,136
1940 to 194966,133± 1,852
1939 or earlier338,420± 3,412

Source tables: Housing totals · Tenure · Building types · Year built · Median year built. Survey estimates and their margins of error are shown as published; these are not October 2026 counts. The separate population reference uses Census Vintage 2025.

For a rented home, confirm who can authorize alterations. In a shared building, ask about access and work rules. An area-wide construction period does not establish the age, condition or safety requirements of an individual home; check the property records and the specific project.