29 drywall contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Des Moines: Peterson Painting, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 362 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fresh Coat Painters of Des Moines, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: Painting By Jen, 197 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 29 ranked after Peterson Painting; ranked #10.
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29 Des Moines drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peterson Painting | 59 | 5.0★ (362) | Clive, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Fresh Coat Painters of Des Moines | 57 | 4.8★ (150) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rohan Drywall LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (29) | Des Moines | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Rocket Patch Drywall Repair | 55 | 4.7★ (23) | Ankeny, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Rock N Trowel Drywall | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Des Moines | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Amanda's Drywall | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Des Moines | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Midwest Drywall & Plaster | 53 | 4.9★ (28) | Ankeny, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | T J Miller Drywall | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Des Moines | Sat | — |
| 9 | D and S Painting and Drywall | 52 | 4.9★ (13) | Johnston, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Painting By Jen | 52 | 4.9★ (197) | Ankeny, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 362 Google reviews, the most in Des Moines.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 150 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Interior construction contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Another Drywall Company | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 7 mi |
| 27 | Rodriguez Drywall LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 28 | G & G Drywall | 46 | 4.8★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 29 | Ray's Drywall Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
20 more drywall contractors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Amigos Drywall LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Des Moines |
| All Iowa Construction | 4.9★ (19) | In Des Moines |
| Allied Construction .. | 4.7★ (7) | In Des Moines |
| Anderson Painting | 4.2★ (5) | In Des Moines |
| Bean Construction | 3.4★ (5) | In Des Moines |
| Bob's Painting & Home Repair | 3.7★ (3) | In Des Moines |
| Encompass Builders | 4.3★ (6) | In Des Moines |
| FCS Painting | 4.9★ (17) | In Des Moines |
| First Call Handyman | 4.9★ (53) | In Des Moines |
| Good Vibes Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Handy Guy, LLC | 4.9★ (97) | In Des Moines |
| HRTLND Companies (Formerly Heartland Companies) | 4.9★ (24) | In Des Moines |
| JC Toland Painting | 4.3★ (77) | In Des Moines |
| KBS Remodeling & Restoration | 4.8★ (82) | In Des Moines |
| Rewired Iowa Electrician Des Moines | 4.9★ (517) | In Des Moines |
| Select Construction & Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (57) | In Des Moines |
| Taylor Builders | 4.7★ (17) | In Des Moines |
| The Finished Edge | 4.6★ (19) | In Des Moines |
| True Construction Services | 5.0★ (51) | In Des Moines |
| Wash-New Remodeling Des Moines | 5.0★ (3) | In Des Moines |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Des Moines. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall repair | $296 | $613 | $930 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 29 Des Moines drywall contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Des Moines data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |