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Estes Construction
Estes Construction at Des Moines, IA 00000, has a BuildZoom score of 105 and ranks in the top 8% of 39,764 Iowa contractors.
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Estes Construction Des Moines
Quality
105
92nd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Estes Construction has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 39,764 contractors in Iowa.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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21 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Estes Construction has worked on at least
38.0 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.
Experience
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7 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Estes Construction mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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6 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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6 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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9 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $601,383. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Commercial or multi-family residential building permit
2025-05-08
The project entails the adaptive re-use of a 51 842sf 2 story structure. the project is seeking a permitted change of use from business to education to operate as high school
Valuation:
$13,657,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2025-000050
Status:
issued
Fee:
$61,830
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel only of existing restaurant space for new tenant. no change to occupant load or exiting. kitchen to remain. other trades require separate permits. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors required per code. all per city code
Valuation:
$499,792
Permit #:
23-8198
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,169
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Assembly
Remodel of 2nd floor west hall. construct non load bearing steel stud partitions to create offices work spaces classroom. 1 hour shaft walls. fully sprinkled throughout. minor work on 1st and basement levels. updated mechanicals. fully accessible throughtout including path of travel and protruding objects. other trades require separate permits. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors requ... see more
Valuation:
$1,875,877
Permit #:
23-36741
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,329
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Commercial
Permit for partial first & third floor remodel for new 35 bed critical illness care suite & admin offices. work inclides new doors finishes & support areas. smoke partition corridors with fire rated smoke compartments separating fire areas & incidental rooms. maintain existing fire rated enclosures. full sprinkler system with fire department access room alarm system as approved by dfd... see more
Valuation:
$2,556,290
Permit #:
22-12074
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,883
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Commercial
Restroom remodel in existing area. maintain accessibility exiting and sprinkler coverage throughout. final inspections need to be called in and completed. other trades require separate permits. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors required per code. all per city code
Valuation:
$193,314
Permit #:
23-68405
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,021
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Commercial
Commercial or multi-family residential building permit
2023-12-19
Project: tenant space ll01 remodeling in mainframe studios 900 keosauqua way dm ia 50309 for the oakridge neighborhood – best buy teen tech center. this is an interior remodeling of an existing 1270 sf fully sprinklered tenant space for a teen multi-use makerspace. electrical mechanical and sprinkler modifications to be design/build by the contractor estes construction
Valuation:
$154,639
Permit #:
BLDC-2023-000598
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,314
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial or multi-family residential building permit
2025-07-22
Hoover high school secure entry. see site-2025-000036
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2025-000277
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,335
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Englert theatre rehabilitation. projects include but are not limited to: building envelope restoration and rehabilitation; improvements to heating and cooling systems; enhancements to the gallery space. the marquee restoration is not inclued under this permit. also includes fire sprinkler and roofing
Valuation:
$1,611,137
Permit #:
BLD20-00181
Status:
complete
Fee:
$9,592
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 115 unit four story residential complex r-2 occupancy for student housing. conventional foundation on geopiers per engineer's design with concrete slab on grade. submit all third party inspection reports as construction progresses. metal stud walls & 2” concrete toppng on light gauge metal floor joists. light gauge metal roof trusses with 5/8” frt plywood roof sheathing. mechanica... see more
Valuation:
$18,819,428
Permit #:
21-35903
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70,869
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
Commercial
Second floor book store remodel. work includes book store rest room remodel new accessible rest room mailroom storage areas. 1 hour smoke barrier in corriodor & 2-hr fire smoke barrier at shaft openings.emergency interior and exterior back up lighting throughout providing egress path illumination. ada compliant throughout building and parking lot. all work subject to on-site inspectio... see more
Valuation:
$994,910
Permit #:
21-53760
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,025
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Commercial
3 story remodel of library wing for technique and anatomy classrooms. maintain two exits with stairway enclosures. full fire supression sprinkler throughout. accessible restrooms handrails and ramps per code. exterior generator. exit lights illuminated pathways and exit discharge. type iib metal stud partitions with gyp board. door hardware per code with closures on rated walls. other... see more
Valuation:
$8,536,077
Permit #:
21-20140
Status:
issued
Fee:
$32,296
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Commercial
Permit for interior remodel of psychology department. remodel includes new non-load bearing metal stud walls for new offices & reception. accessible reception desk & interior spaces. maintain existing fire-rated enclosures. all subject to on-site inspections & approvals. other trades require separate permits. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors required per code. all per city code
Valuation:
$257,236
Permit #:
21-28148
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,261
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Commercial
Remove and replace fire escape systems with new engineering balconies and ladders. all as approved by building and fire marshal. 12 x 42 post footings required by code- must be inspected before concrete is poured. all per city code. 2015 ibc/irc
Valuation:
$163,500
Permit #:
22-72317
Status:
issued
Fee:
$909
Permit Type:
Deck
Building Type:
Multi-family dwel...
Landus tenant improvement - level 2. see site plan 10-20-7.53
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2022-000656
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,898
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of cafeteria. updating casework & kitchen equipment. new knee wall & handsink in the island. accessible interior spaces. all subject to on-site inspections & approvals. other trades require separate permits. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors required per code. all per city code
Valuation:
$185,004
Permit #:
21-20169
Status:
issued
Fee:
$988
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Institutional
Addition of interior grow rooms administrative offices mechanical/electrical room addition and exterior hvac equipment
Valuation:
$9,591,778
Permit #:
BLDC-2022-000319
Status:
complete
Fee:
$33,476
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement for landus - level 2 expansion
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2024-000067
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,041
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior demolition permit issued separately. permit for interior remodel of first floor student union space. addition of one accessible restroom study rooms & other student common rooms. new metal stud walls with gypsum. upgrade existing fire alarm to meet current codes & per dfd. egress path illumination with exit lights with battery backup. accessible interior spaces. all subject t... see more
Valuation:
$889,268
Permit #:
20-25348
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,631
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Commercial
Commercial or multi-family residential building permit
2024-10-30
Existing journey credit union; remodeling of the exterior and interior of the building
Valuation:
$850,395
Permit #:
BLDC-2023-000408
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,431
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
23, 455 sqft tenant improvement for landus cooperative headquarters
Valuation:
$1,638,101
Permit #:
BLDC-2022-000002
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,912
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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105
BuildZoom Score
51
Permits
- Building permit records show that Estes Construction has worked on 51 permitted projects.