Harmony Painting Frequently Asked Questions
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- Over 19 Years of Experience
- Licensed and Insured
- State Registered Contractor
- Lead Certified Renovator
- Locally Owned not a franchise.
- Voted Des Moines Best House Painter in 2024 and 2025
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Have a painting-related question? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!
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How much will it cost to paint the exterior of my home?
The cost to paint a home’s exterior typically ranges from $2 to $6 per square foot, depending on your home’s size, surface type, paint quality, and prep work needed. In our experience, most homes in Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, West Des Moines, IA, and Urbandale, IA fall between $4,000 and $10,000. Our house painters offer free estimates so you know the exact cost before work begins!
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How much does it cost to paint the interior of my home?
Interior painting costs vary based on room size, ceiling height, wall condition, and paint type. On average, homeowners in Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, West Des Moines, IA, and Urbandale, IA can expect to pay $2 to $4 per square foot, in our professional experience. Get in touch with our house painters for a free estimate; we'll give you an accurate price for your space!
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What kind of prep work do you do before painting?
Our team handles all necessary prep, including power washing, scraping loose paint, repairing minor damage, caulking gaps, and priming surfaces. Proper preparation ensures a smooth, long-lasting finish on your interior painting or exterior project.
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Do you paint cabinets, stain decks, and fences?
Yes! In addition to professional interior and exterior house painting, we provide cabinet painting, deck staining, fence staining, drywall installation, drywall repair, and flooring installation. Our services are available throughout Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Urbandale, IA, and surrounding Central Iowa communities.
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Do you provide free estimates?
Absolutely! Every painting project starts with a free estimate. Our house painters at Harmony Painting will visit your property, assess the work, and give you a detailed written quote with no hidden fees.
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Is Harmony Painting licensed and insured?
Yes! Harmony Painting is licensed with the State of Iowa and carries full liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage. Our 5-star customer reviews speak for themselves. We’re proud to be the top house painters in Central Iowa!
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What sets Harmony Painting apart from the competition?
With over 19 years of experience and more than 147 five-star reviews, we’re known for delivering professional results, exceptional customer service, and attention to detail. We’re a locally-owned, non-franchise company serving Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, West Des Moines, IA, and Urbandale, IA. Harmony Painting has won CityView's Best House Painters of Central Iowa in both 2024 and 2025.
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What paint brands do you use?
Our house painters use premium paints from trusted brands like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore for long-lasting color and durability. We can also work with specific brands if you have a preference.
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How long does an exterior paint job take?
In our experience, most exterior painting projects in Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, West Des Moines, IA, and Urbandale, IA take five to seven days. This time period depends on home size, surface condition, and weather. Our house painters prioritize both speed and quality, ensuring the job is done right the first time.
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What are your service areas?
This is one of our most common house painting FAQ questions. Our professional house painters serve a wide area of the Central Iowa metro. Our most common service areas include Des Moines, IA, Urbandale, IA, Ankeny, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Altoona, IA, Waukee, IA, Clive, IA, Pleasant Hill, IA, and Bondurant, IA. If you don’t see your area listed but you’re located in Iowa, please call us. We’re happy to let you know if we can help with your home improvement project.
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What services do you provide?
Harmony Painting offers a full range of home and business improvement services, including exterior painting, interior painting, cabinet painting, drywall installation, drywall repair, siding replacement, siding repairs, LVP (luxury vinyl plank) flooring installation, carpet installation, trim work, deck staining, and deck repairs.
Our skilled house painters and home improvement professionals serve Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, Urbandale, IA, West Des Moines, IA, and surrounding Central Iowa communities.
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Is it cheaper to paint my own house?
Painting your own home can save money on labor costs, but it often takes much longer, requires purchasing or renting equipment, and may not deliver the same quality or durability as a professional job. DIY painting can also lead to extra expenses if mistakes require repainting or repairs.
According to GoSite, 41% think that painting is a job best left to the experts, and we agree. At Harmony Painting, we use professional-grade tools, premium paints, and proven techniques to ensure a long-lasting finish, saving you time, hassle, and potentially money in the long run.
Our house painters offer free estimates for homes in Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Urbandale, IA, and surrounding Central Iowa areas so you can compare the value of professional painting to DIY.
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