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Urbandale Handyman & Home Repair, Done Right.

Painting, drywall, gutters, handyman jobs and junk removal across the Des Moines metro. Quote online, call or text.

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What we do

Handyman Services Across Urbandale And The Des Moines Metro

Five kinds of work, and one visit can cover several of them. Put it all in one request and it gets quoted together.

A house with a wide front porch, fresh trim and a green lawn
Inside and out

Painting, Inside And Out

Inside: walls, ceilings, trim, doors and accent walls. Outside: siding, trim, front doors and garage doors. Furniture moved and covered, floors protected, edges cut clean, and the room put back the way you had it.

What’s included

  • Walls and ceilings
  • Trim, baseboards, doors
  • Accent walls
  • Touch-ups before you sell
  • Siding and exterior trim
  • Front and garage doors
Get a painting quote
Two taping knives smoothing joint compound on a wall
Walls and ceilings

Drywall Repair, Patched Smooth

Doorknob holes, nail pops, cracks along the seams, dents from moving day and old anchor holes. Cut out, patched, taped, mudded and sanded smooth, then left ready for paint. Water spot on the ceiling? We will let you know if the leak needs a plumber first.

What’s included

  • Doorknob and furniture holes
  • Cracks and nail pops
  • Loose or peeling tape
  • Old anchor holes
  • Stained patches, once dry
  • Primed, ready for paint
Get a drywall quote
A TV mounted on a slatted wood wall
Around the house

Handyman Projects Around The House

The list on the fridge. Shelves, mirrors and art hung level, TVs mounted, furniture put together, doors that stick or will not latch, fresh caulk and loose trim. If it is a small job inside your home, it is worth asking.

What’s included

  • Shelves, mirrors and art
  • TV mounting
  • Furniture assembly
  • Sticking doors, hardware
  • Caulking tubs and sinks
  • Baseboard and trim repair
Get a handyman quote
Dry leaves packed into a gutter along a shingle roof
Spring and fall

Gutter Cleaning, Cleared And Flushed

Leaves, seeds and sludge scooped out by hand, downspouts flushed until the water runs clear, and every bit of it bagged and hauled away instead of dumped in your beds. Clogged gutters spill over and send water toward the foundation, so twice a year, spring and fall, is worth it.

What’s included

  • Leaves and debris scooped out
  • Downspouts flushed
  • Mess bagged and hauled
  • Spring and fall cleanings
  • Roof edge checked as we go
  • Photos of the finished job
Get a gutter quote
A cleared-out garage with storage shelves
Garage to curb

Junk Removal, Garage To Curb

Old furniture, boxes and whole garage, basement or storage room clean-outs. Loaded up, hauled off and swept up after. Paint, chemicals, propane tanks and tires go to the Metro Waste Authority drop-off instead, and we will point you there.

What’s included

  • Old furniture
  • Boxes and clutter
  • Garage clean-outs
  • Basement clean-outs
  • Moving day leftovers
  • Yard sale leftovers
Get a junk removal quote
Step 1 of 7
  1. The List
  2. Drywall
  3. Painting
  4. Handyman
  5. Outside
  6. Gutters
  7. Junk
A visit, start to finish

Watch One House Get Fixed.

A hole in the wall, tired paint, a crooked shelf and a door that will not latch. Scroll, and watch the whole list get done, inside and out.

Drywall repair

Holes And Cracks, Gone.

Doorknob holes, nail pops and cracks, cut clean, patched, taped and sanded smooth.

  1. Cut out the damage
  2. Patch and tape it
  3. Mud, sand, ready for paint
Get a drywall quote
Interior painting

A Fresh Coat, Clean Lines.

Walls, ceilings, trim and doors. Floors covered, edges cut sharp, trim left clean.

  1. Floors and furniture covered
  2. Walls cut in and rolled
  3. Trim left clean
Get a painting quote
Handyman projects

Shelves Level. Doors Latch.

Shelves hung level, pictures straightened, and the door that would not latch closing like it should.

  1. Shelf hung back level
  2. Frame straightened
  3. Door adjusted to latch
Get a handyman quote
Exterior painting

Then The Outside.

Siding, trim, front doors and garage doors, prepped and painted for Iowa weather.

  1. Siding washed and prepped
  2. Siding and trim painted
  3. Door and porch refreshed
Get an exterior quote
Gutter cleaning

Gutters Cleared, Water Flowing.

Leaves and debris scooped out, downspouts flushed, and the mess bagged and hauled away, so rain runs off the roof and away from your foundation.

  1. Ladder up, leaves scooped out
  2. Debris bagged, not left in the yard
  3. Downspouts flushed and flowing
Get a gutter quote
Junk removal

And The Junk, Hauled Off.

Old furniture, boxes and garage clean-outs, loaded up and taken off your hands.

  1. Truck and trailer on the drive
  2. Everything loaded up
  3. Hauled off, swept clean
Get a junk removal quote
Build your list

Tap Everything That Needs Doing.

One patch is worth asking about. Tap everything on your list, then get one quote for the whole lot.

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How it works

Send Photos. Get A Price. Get It Done.

Many jobs can be priced from a few pictures, so you know the number before anyone shows up with a ladder.

  1. Snap A Few Photos

    Take pictures of what needs doing and send them with a line about the job on the quote form.

  2. Get A Clear Price

    Our team looks it over and sends back a price. Say yes and we line up a day that suits you, Monday to Saturday.

  3. Done And Cleaned Up

    The job gets finished, the crew hauls off the mess, and the next thing on the list is one text away.

Price First

You see the number before any work is booked.

No Pressure

Asking does not book you in. Say yes when it suits you.

Bundle The Small Stuff

Put a few jobs in one visit and make the trip count for more.

Service area

Where We Work

Based in Urbandale and working across the Des Moines metro and central Iowa, from Ames to Pella. Tap a town to see how far it is. Not on the list? Ask, and we will let you know.

Urbandale Home base. Every town here is measured from Urbandale.

Rings every 10 miles
The Rapid Repair R with a hammer About Rapid Repair & Maintenance

A Local Team That Gets It Done.

Rapid Repair & Maintenance is an Urbandale team led by owner Dalton Nelson. We are built for the jobs that sit on the list for months: the patch, the paint, the door, the gutters, the pile in the garage.

You get a straight answer and a price before anything starts, and a crew that shows up when it says it will and leaves the place clean.

  • Locally OwnedBased in Urbandale, Iowa
  • Owner-LedA full team behind every job
  • Mon to Sat8 AM to 5 PM
Questions

Common Handyman Questions

Anything else? Call us at (515) 416-6717.

Do you take small jobs?

Yes. Small jobs are exactly what we do. One patch, one door or one mounted TV is worth a call, and a short list of little things makes a great single visit.

What areas do you serve?

Rapid Repair is based in Urbandale and works across the Des Moines metro, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, Clive, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Grimes, Waukee, Ankeny, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Norwalk, Polk City, Adel, Bondurant, Indianola, Granger, Dallas Center, Van Meter, Madrid, Carlisle, Huxley, Mitchellville, Perry, Winterset, Ames, Boone, Knoxville, Newton and Pella. Somewhere else in central Iowa? Just ask.

How do quotes work?

Send photos and a short description on the Request a Quote form and we will come back with a price for the job. If a job needs a look in person first, we will set that up.

How much does a handyman cost?

Every job is different, so we price the job itself and tell you the number before any work starts. Photos are the quickest way to a real price, and bundling a few small jobs into one visit usually gets you more for the trip.

Can you do painting, drywall and small repairs in one visit?

Yes, and it is the best way to book us. Tell us everything on the list and we will quote it together, so the drywall gets patched before the paint goes on.

Do you do electrical or plumbing work?

No. In Iowa, electrical and plumbing work needs a licensed electrician or plumber. Our work is painting, drywall, handyman projects, gutter cleaning and junk removal, and if your job needs a licensed trade we will tell you straight.

My home was built before 1978. Can you still paint it?

Let us know on the quote form. Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint, and federal rules set how sanding and scraping are done in them, so we ask about the age of your home before we quote any painting or drywall work.

Do you clean gutters?

Yes. We scoop the leaves and debris out by hand, flush the downspouts so water runs away from the house, and bag and haul the mess away. Most homes are best done in the spring and again in the fall, after the leaves come down. Send a photo of the house on the quote form and we will price it.

What can you not haul away?

Paint, household chemicals, gasoline, propane tanks, tires and anything hazardous. Those go to the Metro Waste Authority hazardous waste drop-off. Furniture, boxes and everyday clutter are all fine to haul.

What are your hours?

Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Send a quote request any time and we will get back to you.

Got A List? Send It Over.

Send photos of everything on the list. We will come back with a price.