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Local Going Rate — Independent · Data-Driven · AmericanNovember 2026 editionDes Moines, IA
City cost guides / Des MoinesVerified November 2026

Home costs in Des Moines, 2026

19 home services priced for Des Moines, IA: the local low, typical and high price, real job costs and a free quote check in every guide.

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Is Des Moines cheap or expensive?Each type of job in Des Moines compared with the US average. November 2026.
Solar 2% more
Handyman Same
Home battery 2% less
Sewer line 3% less
Plumber 5% less
Pest control 7% less
House cleaning 9% less
Carpet cleaning 10% less
Pressure washing 10% less
Appliance repair 10% less
Electrician 11% less
EV charger 12% less
Window cleaning 12% less
Gas line 12% less
Water heater 14% less
HVAC 15% less

Overall, Des Moines costs about 7% less than the US average.

Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology

Prices for the Des Moines, IA metro area. Open a guide for the full local price list.

03 / Cleaning & maintenanceDes Moines

Cleaning & maintenance costs in Des Moines

House cleaning
House cleaning cost in Des Moines
$110–$240 per visitTypical $160

$110–$240 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Des Moines — typically $160. A deep clean is $170–$390, and a move-out clean of the same house $180–$…

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Carpet cleaning
Carpet cleaning cost in Des Moines
$110–$270 per jobTypical $180

$110–$270 to clean three rooms and a hallway in Des Moines, with $180 typical. Steam cleaning runs $35–$85 a room once you book three or more, a full staircase $35–$75, …

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Window cleaning
Window cleaning cost in Des Moines
$140–$360 per visitTypical $220

$140–$360 to clean about 20 windows inside and out in Des Moines — typically $220. Outside only is $90–$250, a single window $7–$14, and screens $2–$5 each. Verified Nov…

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Gutter cleaning
Gutter cleaning cost in Des Moines
$150–$400 per jobTypical $250

$150–$400 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in Des Moines, with $250 typical. A one-story home runs $100–$280, downspout flushing $25–$100 each when it isn't incl…

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Pressure washing
Pressure washing cost in Des Moines
$230–$720 per jobTypical $360

$230–$720 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Des Moines, with $360 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $110–$380, a wood deck $110–$480, and a roof soft wash $…

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Pest control
Pest control cost in Des Moines
$140–$520 per visitTypical $280

$140–$520 for a one-time pest treatment in Des Moines, inside and out, with $280 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $95–$290, a bed bug room $280–$780, and a termite i…

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Handyman
Handyman cost in Des Moines
$45–$100/hrTypical $70/hr

$45–$100/hr for a handyman in Des Moines — typically $70/hr. Most charge a $75–$200 minimum, and a half day of small jobs runs $180–$400. Verified November 2026.

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Junk removal
Junk removal cost in Des Moines
$250–$600 per loadTypical $400

$250–$600 for a half truckload of junk in Des Moines, with $400 typical. One bulky item costs $60–$180, a full truck $550–$1,100, and a garage cleanout $250–$600. Verifi…

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Appliance repair
Appliance repair cost in Des Moines
$90–$355 per repairTypical $180

$90–$355 to repair one appliance in Des Moines, parts and labor included — typically $180. A refrigerator repair runs $115–$455, a washer $90–$410, and the service call …

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Garage door repair
Garage door repair cost in Des Moines
$150–$545 per repairTypical $275

$150–$545 for a typical garage door repair in Des Moines, parts and labor — typically $275. Both torsion springs run $200–$495, a lift cable $100–$345, and a new opener …

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Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology

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Independent estimates from published cost guides, contractor price lists, equipment prices and government wage data, adjusted for Des Moines. No provider can influence a published figure. Last reviewed November 2026. Read the full methodology →

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