Aging-in-Place Bathroom Remodels in the Des Moines Metro
Curbless showers, comfort-height toilets, grab bar blocking, and wider doors: what an aging-in-place bathroom takes in a Des Moines-area home, what it costs, and who
October 29, 2026
Welcome to the Elk River Contracting blog. Here you will find practical remodeling tips, design ideas, project highlights, and guidance for homeowners and businesses across Ankeny and the Des Moines Metro. Whether you are planning your first remodel or your fifth, our goal is to help you make informed decisions about your space.
Curbless showers, comfort-height toilets, grab bar blocking, and wider doors: what an aging-in-place bathroom takes in a Des Moines-area home, what it costs, and who
Most families can stay home through a kitchen, bath, or basement remodel. Here is what an Iowa winter changes: the furnace, the heat, the pipes,
Three things decide an addition before the floor plan does: what your lot allows, what your structure can carry, and whether your mechanicals can serve
Eleven finished remodels open across the metro on October 3 and 4, and the people who built them are standing in the rooms. What to
Ankeny publishes the exact requirements for finishing a basement, and four of them decide your floor plan before anything else does. The permits, the egress
Since July 2025 every Iowa city has had to allow one accessory dwelling unit per single family lot, without a hearing. What that actually permits,
A good remodeler is no different than a good dentist, mechanic, or attorney. Mastery of the craft, plus a real commitment to what the client
Most people plan a remodel in the wrong order. What actually moves a project inside its price band, why two bids for the same kitchen
A kitchen in Ankeny runs $40,000 to $100,000 and up. What decides where you land isn’t square footage. It’s your cabinets, whether a wall moves,
Most Ankeny kitchens are not dated, they are builder-grade, and that changes which trends are worth your money. How to tell whether your cabinets are
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