Updated: Feb 27, 2026
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Address
680 Perry St, Dubuque, IA, 52003
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Downs Home Improvement Carpenter
Downs Home Improvement, 680 Perry St, Dubuque, IA (Owned by: Jeffrey C Downs) holds a Contractor license and 1 other license according to the Iowa license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 98 ranks in the top 16% of 39,764 Iowa licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Downs Home Improvement, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Downs Home Improvement Services
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Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Electrical Work
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Other Exteriors
Doors and Windows
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
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Demolition
Downs Home Improvement Contact Information
Phone Number: (563) 599-5995
Address: 680 Perry St, Dubuque, IA 52003
Downs Home Improvement Dubuque
Quality
98
84th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Downs Home Improvement has a BuildZoom score of 98, which places them above 84% of 39,764 contractors in Iowa.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Downs Home Improvement has worked on at least
8.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $3,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Downs Home Improvement
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Re-side the back of each of the townhouses. where there is blue or white siding off the back of each townhouse replace with cedar siding and will paint or paint/stain to meet historic codes. paint or paint/stain (to meet historic codes) the back staircase to match the rest of the siding once this project is complete. - 425- 441 bluff - approved per co with the following comments: jeff... see more
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B25-1403
Status:
issued
Fee:
$89
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installing railing on top of garage - aluminum williams brand rail system from menard. approved per co: at rear largely not visible from prow on non- historic location. replacement of railing with aluminum railing
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
B24-0942
Status:
issued
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a pocket-sliding replacement window in bedroom (bedroom windows must meet the egress requirements) replace a window in
Valuation:
$1,340
Permit #:
B21-1387
Status:
issued
Fee:
$51
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing (8) windows. please note: any bedroom windows being replaced must meet egress requirements
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
B24-1091
Status:
issued
Fee:
$99
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Close in rear deck for a 4-seasons room - ok per jz
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
B24-0529
Status:
issued
Fee:
$216
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 6 replacement windows in 1 bedroom windows meet egress requirements per ms
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
B21-0972
Status:
issued
Fee:
$64
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing 8 x 12 deck - using existing footings - approved per mike sievers
Valuation:
$1,800
Permit #:
B21-0592
Status:
issued
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace vent fan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M23-0574
Status:
issued
Fee:
$19
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing wood stairs with identical materials and design
Valuation:
$650
Permit #:
B21-0982
Status:
issued
Fee:
$36
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing 1 window to meet egress requirements
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
B24-0941
Status:
issued
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new vinyl siding
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B24-0530
Status:
issued
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom remodel - framing & drywall
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
B20-0232
Status:
issued
Fee:
$32
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace floor decking with composite and install new railings on front porch
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B23-0373
Status:
issued
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace a double hung pocket window with a new double hung pocket window
Valuation:
$138
Permit #:
B21-0359
Status:
issued
Fee:
$32
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Downs Home Improvement License info
Verified License
| License # | C101790 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Date Issued | 08-14-2025 |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | C101790 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Carpentry |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2018. Check the current license status of Downs Home Improvement with the Iowa Workforce Development Agency
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98
BuildZoom Score
13
Permits
- Building permit records show that Downs Home Improvement has worked on 13 permitted projects.
Downs Home Improvement Employees
JD
Jeffrey C Downs
Owner