Typical project prices in Des Moines, localized from national baselines by the local labor-cost level (index 0.96, about 4 percent below the national average). NEU matches you with vetted local pros.
| Project | Typical cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring 500 sq ft project | $4.7k $2.5k to $6.9k | |
| Walk-In Shower tub to shower conversion | $15k $12k to $19k | |
| Replacement Windows 10 window job | $17k $9.8k to $24k | |
| Basement Waterproofing full perimeter system | $20k $15k to $25k | |
| Basement Remodeling full basement finish | $56k $49k to $64k | |
| Roofing asphalt shingle reroof | $15k $7.9k to $22k | Get roofing quotes → |
| Siding full house re side | $19k $9.8k to $28k | Get siding quotes → |
| Gutters full home replacement | $2.6k $1.2k to $3.9k | Get gutters quotes → |
Each figure is a typical local project cost with the low to high range. Free to cite.
The typical Des Moines home dates to around 1960 per Census data, roughly 66 years old. The market covers about 97,457 homes, and the median value sits near $183,700. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates. NEU uses details like these to match Des Moines homeowners with a home improvement contractor whose crews already know this kind of housing stock, not just whoever answers the phone first.
Are these home improvement costs quotes?
No. They are typical planning ranges for Des Moines, localized from national baselines by the local labor-cost level, not a quote for your specific project. Get a free quote through NEU for your exact price.
How is the Des Moines cost index calculated?
We scale the labor share of a national baseline cost by how Des Moines's average wage compares to the national average (index 0.96, using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW data), so local labor tracks local wages while materials stay national.