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All Other Specialty Trade Contractors in Iowa

1,787 contractors statewide are registered with the State of Iowa for this trade.

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How many all other specialty trade contractors are registered in Iowa?

As of September 2026, 1,787 all other specialty trade contractors hold a construction contractor registration with the State of Iowa, of which 1,787 are currently in Registered status. They operate out of 669 cities across 95 Iowa counties. This is the complete State registry for the trade — not a paid or curated selection.

Registered
1,787
in this trade
Iowa-based
71%
522 from out of state
Counties covered
95
of 99 in Iowa
New in 12 months
1,757
median 0.4 yrs registered

The largest concentrations are Des Moines (128), Cedar Rapids (63), Omaha (56), Sioux City (37) and West Des Moines (33). A further 522 are based outside Iowa but hold a current Iowa registration, which Iowa Code ch. 91C requires before they may work in the state.

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Building a Deck in Iowa: Costs and Permit Rules (2026)

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First 100 of 1,787

Premium — pays for placement, shown firstVerified — 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 to choose the best all other specialty trade contractors in Iowa

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, and neither do we — the 1,787 registered all other specialty trade contractors listed on this page (current as of September 2026) are the complete State registry for Iowa, 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

Who are the best registered all other specialty trade contractors in Iowa?

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, so there is no official "best registered all other specialty trade contractors" list — any site claiming one is guessing. Instead, this directory shows the complete field: all 1,787 registered all other specialty trade contractors the State lists in 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 all other specialty trade contractors are there in Iowa?

As of September 2026, the State of Iowa lists 1,787 registered all other specialty trade contractors in 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 download the full list as a CSV, or read how this directory is built.

↓ Download this list (CSV)Data, sources & method →Verify a registration with the State ↗