Kitchen Remodeling in Des Moines, IA
Global Home Views connects homeowners in Des Moines, IA with kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations contractors through one national line. Kitchen remodels at every level - cabinet refacing, layout changes and full gut renovations with new plumbing, electrical and ventilation. The median home in the city of Des Moines was built in 1961, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Iowa median of 1972.
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Kitchen Remodeling cost in Des Moines
Typical Des Moines range: $11,500 - $63,950 per kitchen. Reflects Iowa labor and material costs. Estimate for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 for a written scope.
Cabinets are the budget. They typically run a third of the total, which is why the first real decision is reface, new boxes, or custom - and why a quote that does not say which is not a quote.
Moving the sink or range means moving supply, drain and vent. A drain needs its fall, so relocating a sink across the room is a floor-system question, not a cosmetic one.
Freeze-thaw cycling is the governing condition. Water that gets into masonry, grout or a roof detail expands when it freezes and widens the gap it entered through.
What the job includes
- Layout and work-triangle planning
- Cabinet refacing or replacement
- Countertop templating and install
- Plumbing and electrical relocation
- Range hood and make-up air
- Flooring, tile and backsplash
Homes in Des Moines and kitchen remodeling work
Public figures for the city of Des Moines in Polk County, not the metro, and the general practice that follows.
The median home in the city of Des Moines was built in 1961, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Iowa median of 1972.1 In older kitchens the hidden scope - undersized circuits, galvanized supply lines, out-of-level floors - is what moves the price, so the walkthrough matters more than the showroom. The stock is old by national standards: 70% of Des Moines's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 9% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Des Moines are older than rentals: a median build year of 1956 against 1975.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
60% of occupied homes in Des Moines are owner-occupied (72% statewide).1 Housing in Des Moines is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 26% in buildings of five or more units.1 Detached homes can usually vent a range hood straight outside, which is the right way to do it. The median owner-occupied home in Des Moines is valued at $194,700 (ACS), below the Iowa median of $208,000.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.
Building permits in Des Moines are normally issued by the city building department.2,3 Where plumbing or electrical moves, the permit is filed with the city building department.
| Before 1940 | 26.7% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 22.3% |
| 1960-1979 | 21.4% |
| 1980-1999 | 13% |
| 2000-2009 | 7.4% |
| 2010 or later | 9.2% |
Sources and notes (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Des Moines Intl Ap, 3.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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How much does kitchen remodeling cost in Des Moines, IA?
Most kitchen remodeling projects in Des Moines, IA land between $11,500 and $63,950, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
How long is a kitchen out of use?
Two to six weeks for most remodels. Layout changes that move plumbing or electrical sit at the longer end.
How old are the homes in Des Moines?
The median home in the city of Des Moines was built in 1961, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Iowa median of 1972. The stock is old by national standards: 70% of Des Moines's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 9% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What kind of housing does Des Moines have?
Housing in Des Moines is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 26% in buildings of five or more units. 60% of occupied homes in Des Moines are owner-occupied (72% statewide). Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.
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