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Drywall & Insulation Contractors in Ankeny, Iowa

5 contractors registered with the State of Iowa for this trade in Ankeny. This is the complete registry — we do not rank anyone by quality. Paid Premiere placements appear first and are labelled; everyone else is alphabetical. How this list is built →

Also searched as: drywall, sheetrock, insulation, plaster.

  • B F Contracting

    Ankeny, IA · Polk County

    Drywall & Insulation Contractors

    On the State’s register since 2026

    Verified ownerREGISTEREDCall
  • Hansons Drywall LLC

    Ankeny, IA · Polk County

    Drywall & Insulation Contractors

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Kinzler Construction Services INC

    Ankeny, IA · Polk County

    Drywall & Insulation Contractors

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • T&R Drywall LLC

    Ankeny, IA · Polk County

    Drywall & Insulation Contractors

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Utterback Construction LLC

    Ankeny, IA · Polk County

    Drywall & Insulation Contractors

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall

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How many drywall & insulation contractors are registered in Ankeny?

As of September 2026, 5 drywall & insulation contractors based in Ankeny hold a construction contractor registration with the State of Iowa, 5 of them currently in Registered status. That is about 2% of the 279 drywall & insulation contractors registered statewide. This is the complete State registry for Ankeny — not a paid or curated selection.

In Ankeny
5
registered in this trade
Currently registered
5
in active status
New in 12 months
5
first registered or renewed into the register
Median tenure
0.6 yrs
on the register (not a measure of experience)

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What to know before hiring drywall & insulation contractors in Ankeny

Air sealing before R-value

Adding insulation over an unsealed attic plane is a common and disappointing outcome. Sealing top plates, penetrations, and the attic hatch first is what stops the air movement driving Iowa heat loss. Ask whether air sealing is in the scope or merely implied.

Ice dams point at insulation

Ice dams on Iowa roofs are usually an attic heat and ventilation problem rather than a roofing defect. If you get dams every winter, the durable fix is generally in this trade, not the roofing trade — worth knowing before you pay for a new roof that dams identically.

Finish level changes the price

Drywall finishing is specified in levels, and the level required depends on the lighting and final coating. Bids that do not state a finish level are not comparable. Critical lighting on a smooth wall exposes work that would be invisible under texture.

How to choose the best drywall & insulation contractors in Ankeny

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, and neither do we — the 5 registered drywall & insulation contractors listed on this page (current as of September 2026) are the complete State registry for Ankeny, shown without any quality ranking. “Best” is not a list you can look up; it is the contractor who is right for your job. Here is the method the pros’ own trade associations recommend for finding them:

  1. 1. Start from the complete list, not an ad. Every business above holds a current State registration — a legitimacy baseline the incumbents’ pay-to-play lists cannot promise. Shortlist three or four whose location and trade fit your project.
  2. 2. Confirm the registration is active. Check each one on the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing’s official portal (verify a registration ↗). Every profile here links to the State’s own record so you can check it in one click.
  3. 3. Get current proof of insurance. Ask for a certificate of general liability and workers’ compensation. Never let uninsured work start on your property.
  4. 4. Get at least three written, itemized bids. Compare the same scope apples-to-apples. Be wary of a bid far below the rest — it usually hides missing scope or “surprise” costs later.
  5. 5. Check references and recent local work, then put the full scope, price, milestone payment schedule, and warranty in a written contract before anyone starts.

The full guide: finding the best contractor in Iowa →Questions to ask before you hire →How to verify a registration →

Frequently asked questions

What causes ice dams on Iowa roofs?

Heat escaping into the attic melts snow on the upper roof, which refreezes at the colder eave and forms a dam that backs water under the shingles. The cause is usually inadequate attic air sealing, insulation, or ventilation rather than a roofing defect, which is why replacing the roof alone often fails to stop it recurring.

Do insulation contractors need to be registered in Iowa?

Yes. Insulation and drywall contractors earning $2,000 or more per year from construction must register with the State under Iowa Code ch. 91C. Neither trade is licensed in Iowa, so registration confirms unemployment-insurance and workers’ compensation compliance rather than skill. Ask for references on comparable work and current proof of insurance.

Who are the best registered drywall & insulation contractors in Ankeny, Iowa?

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, so there is no official "best registered drywall & insulation contractors" list — any site claiming one is guessing. Instead, this directory shows the complete field: all 5 registered drywall & insulation contractors the State lists in Ankeny, Iowa, unranked, so you can compare them yourself. To find the best one for your project, confirm each contractor's registration is active, ask for current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation (and, for a licensed trade, a current State trade license), and get at least three written itemized bids before you hire.

How many registered drywall & insulation contractors are there in Ankeny, Iowa?

As of September 2026, the State of Iowa lists 5 registered drywall & insulation contractors in Ankeny, Iowa. This directory shows all of them — it is the complete public registry, with no paid placement affecting who is listed.

Is a registered contractor the same as a licensed contractor?

No. Iowa requires most construction contractors to register with the State (Iowa Code ch. 91C), but registration is not a license, an endorsement, or a guarantee of quality, insurance, or bonding. It confirms only that the business filed a current registration with the State.

How do I verify a contractor's Iowa registration?

Look up the registration number on the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing's official portal (https://laborportal.iwd.iowa.gov/iwd_portal/). Every profile in this directory links to the State's own record so you can confirm it independently — see the step-by-step guide at https://contractiowa.com/verify.

Are these contractors insured or bonded?

Registration does not verify insurance or bonding. Always ask a contractor for current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and get at least three written bids, before you hire.

Where does this data come from and how current is it?

It comes directly from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing's public "Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations" record, last exported September 2026. You can read how this directory is built and download the underlying dataset.

Data, sources & method →Verify a registration with the State ↗