Fence Installation was quick, great quality and inexpensive. After they came out to measure the…read moreyard, we agreed on the quote and a couple days later my entire fence was done. Best price in all of Des Moines Metro. They are also a local company and I would recommend them to anyone.

Needed fence repair, Marty viewed and quoted the project within 48 hours and was able to schedule…read morethe job the same week. The project was completed the same day and with quality materials and craftsmanship. The price was fair, only accepts cash or checks.

We have set up an appointment in August for mid September as this was new construction and we were…read morenot moving in until then. This job has been delayed time and time again. Several excuses.. power wasn't marked, behind due to Derecho and now its Covid's fault. The poles were set last Saturday and we were told 3-5 days from then they would hang the fence and build gates in the mean time. Today, after texting back to Mike asking when he will be here, as it is day 5, we were told it will be next week. I would not suggest EVER using this company.

The company is competitive, honest, courteous, and they follow through with their word. We were…read moreimpressed with the communication, updates, and honesty of the company. They did a great job and were very courteous throughout the entire process. Thank you!

After my first job with Mike I was super happy with him. However, I used him again and this time I…read morewas so displeased. It was not funny. We hired Mike to remove a bar and to fix the ceiling after a leak. He charged us $150 to remove the bar. He then told us that he would charge us $300 to put the bar back in place and fix the ceiling. We had told them at that time that we would be using wall paneling to repair the ceiling. We had wall paneling on the ceiling at that time in another spot. When it came time to do the repair Mike showed up on the first day but lost his keys in his car and spent the entire day trying to get his keys out of the car rather than calling a service to do it for him. So he blew the entire day. On Wednesday I don't know what time he showed up because I had an appointment but when I got home at noon he promptly left and didn't show back up and until late afternoon and only stayed for an hour. After which he had a allowed argument with his wife over speakerphone about missing Valentine's Day dinner. He then left my house and returned late afternoon the next day after I made several calls to him trying to figure out where he was after. He stated he would be there the next morning. Very little communication. This type of behavior went on for days. When the job was complete, Mike tried to charge us over $1,600 for putting the bar back in and repairing the ceiling. I might add that the ceiling portion was 3x 20 ft Wall paneling and then he had to put the bar back in spot which was in two pieces. At this point he had severely damaged many pieces of the bar and the assembly around it. He had also left pencil marks on the ceiling which for some reason he thought was acceptable. Mike is not a licensed contractor but actually a handyman. This whole ordeal spent over a course of 4 days. Something that should probably have taken place in one day. At the end my husband and I ended up completing the job ourselves because Mike didn't show up on the final day except to pick up his tools when I told him we finished the job ourselves. For the pictures you see below, he actually wanted $848. After completing the job he then told me that his price was $125 an hour and said that he had worked over 15 hours which he can't even account for because he was so spotty in showing up and not showing up and he would come and go and take off for his wife, his children or to go shopping or to eat or who knows what or are even for other clients in the middle of working for me. To me, this now meant he was changing the original price that he had given me from $300 to something more. I do not recommend this company or this person to anyone and I've included pictures of his shoddy work. I should also mention that Mike wanted to decide what materials to use in my house and when I said no he was very upset. I had to go down and explain to him that he does not get to decide what materials are used in other people's house. I told him I was using wall panels and a specific one and he said he wanted to use a certain type of product and spray paint it. When I said no he was very upset and said that his idea was a good idea and that the people buying my house would have liked his idea. I am an interior designer and I'm very good at what I do. My house sold in one week in this very bad market. Obviously I know what I'm doing. I'm also going to include a letter that Mike sent me that was extremely rude regarding his displeasure about using the materials he wanted.

Excellent. Very responsive to messages and very professional in the work completed. Definitely…read morewill seek him out again for any future projects.

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!…read more We were treated with pure disregard and disrespect after they installed a fence on an adjacent property that encroaches our property. The result is shotty and cobbled-together! The fence wraps around a tree that crosses the property line-- they did NOT think to re-consider post placement and when challenged said the solution to meet building code was to "cut" a portion of the new fence off of our property. We've arrived at another solution far from reasonable, but have NEVER dealt with such uncaring people and poor workmanship! The Office Manager was extremely RUDE...total disregard!

Exceptional from estimate to installation. Great company! We're very pleased and highly recommend.read more

Josh did a great job at a great price. He listened to my requirements and went above expectations…read moreto complete the work in the specified time frame. I definitely recommend him for your home improvement projects.

From the owner: Better Built Home Solutions is the premier choice for exterior renovations in Des Moines, Iowa…read more Specializing in deck and fence installations, our team of skilled carpenters is dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on understanding your unique vision and offering expert advice to bring your outdoor living space to life. With a keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality, we ensure every project is completed to the highest standard. Trust Better Built Home Solutions for reliable, top-quality exterior renovations that you’ll enjoy for years to come.