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Plumbing & HVAC Contractors in Des Moines, Iowa

80 public registry records for Des Moines.

Source observed 2026-11-02: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. Registration is not a quality rating. A recorded location does not establish a service area.

State registry category: Plumbing/Heating & A/C Contractors. This is the complete registry for Des Moines. Premiere members appear first, marked with the gold check. Owner-verified listings follow, then listings with published business details, then everyone else, alphabetical within each group. Nobody is ranked by quality. How this list is built →

Also searched as: plumber, plumer, plummer, plumbing, hvac, furnace, boiler, heating.

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9 of 80 listings publish services; 6 publish hours. These are published details, not availability guarantees.

Premiere members appear first, marked with the gold check.

Premiere members appear first, marked with the gold check.Verified: owner confirmed their details with the StateEvery registered contractor is listed either way, a badge moves a listing up, it never removes anyone, and neither is a judgement of anyone’s work.

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2 of 10 listings publish services; 7 publish hours. These are published details, not availability guarantees.

Premiere members appear first, marked with the gold check.

Premiere members appear first, marked with the gold check.Verified: owner confirmed their details with the StateEvery registered contractor is listed either way, a badge moves a listing up, it never removes anyone, and neither is a judgement of anyone’s work.

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How many plumbing/heating & a/c contractors are registered in Des Moines?

As of November 2026, 80 plumbing/heating & a/c contractors based in Des Moines hold a construction contractor registration with the State of Iowa, 80 of them currently in Registered status. That is about 5% of the 1,509 plumbing/heating & a/c contractors registered statewide. This is the complete State registry for Des Moines, not a curated selection.

In Des Moines
80
registered in this trade
Currently registered
80
in active status
Not current
0
expired or lapsed, still on record
Renewing in 90 days
0
registrations due to expire

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What to know before hiring plumbing & hvac contractors in Des Moines

The license is the real credential

Plumbing and mechanical work is licensed by a board with an actual exam. When comparing bids, ask for the license number and confirm it with the board directly. This is the single strongest quality signal available in any Iowa construction trade, most trades have no equivalent.

Iowa’s heating season is unforgiving

A furnace failure in an Iowa January is an emergency, and emergency work costs more and offers no time to compare bids. Systems replaced on a planned timeline in spring or early autumn are quoted in a fundamentally different market than the same system replaced in a cold snap.

Frozen and burst supply lines

Sustained subzero stretches routinely burst pipes in uninsulated crawlspaces, exterior walls, and unheated outbuildings. If a plumber is repairing a freeze break, ask what change would stop it recurring, insulation, rerouting, or a shutoff, rather than only repairing the failed section.

Guides for hiring plumbing & hvac contractors in Des Moines

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How to choose the best plumbing & hvac contractors in Des Moines

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, and neither do we. The 80 registered plumbing & hvac contractors listed on this page (current as of November 2026) are the complete State registry for Des Moines, 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. Every business above holds a current State registration, and nobody pays to be included. Premiere members appear first, marked with the gold check. That is placement, not a rating. 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. Verify the plumbing, HVAC & mechanical license. Registration is not a skills license, but plumbing, HVAC & mechanical work in Iowa is separately licensed by the Iowa Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board ↗, which tests competence. Ask for the license number and confirm it there. This is the single strongest quality signal available for this trade.
  4. 4. Get current proof of insurance. Ask for a certificate of general liability and workers’ compensation. Never let uninsured work start on your property.
  5. 5. 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.
  6. 6. Check references and recent local work, then put the full scope, price, milestone payment schedule, and warranty in a written contract before anyone starts. Never pay the full amount up front.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are plumbers and HVAC contractors licensed in Iowa?

Yes. Plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical work are licensed in Iowa by the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board, which tests competence before issuing a license. This is separate from the State construction contractor registration under ch. 91C, and it is a substantially stronger signal because a genuine exam sits behind it.

How do I verify an Iowa plumbing or HVAC license?

Ask the contractor for the license number and confirm it directly with the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board rather than relying on a logo or a claim on a truck or website. Separately, confirm the State construction contractor registration is active and ask for current proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance.

Who are the best registered plumbing & hvac contractors in Des Moines, Iowa?

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, so there is no official "best registered plumbing & hvac contractors" list. This directory shows all 80 registered plumbing & hvac contractors the State lists in Des Moines, Iowa. Premiere members appear first, marked with the gold check. Owner-verified listings follow, then listings with published business details, then everyone else, alphabetical within each group. Nobody is ranked by quality. To choose one for your project, confirm the registration is active, ask for current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation (and, for a licensed trade, a current State trade license), and compare written itemized bids. Registration and advertising placement do not establish quality.

How many registered plumbing & hvac contractors are there in Des Moines, Iowa?

As of November 2026, the State of Iowa lists 80 registered plumbing & hvac contractors in Des Moines, Iowa. This directory shows all of them. It is the complete public registry, and nobody can pay to be added or left out.

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 November 2026. You can read how this directory is built and download the underlying dataset.

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