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About
Central Iowa Painting is a locally owned professional painting company serving homeowners throughout Ankeny, Des Moines, and the surrounding Central Iowa area.
With more than a decade of painting experience, our team specializes in interior and exterior painting, whole-home repaints, decks, garages, trim, doors, and more.
We focus on professional communication, detailed preparation, dependable scheduling, and quality workmanship from estimate through final walkthrough. Every project is backed by an experienced team committed to making the painting process simple and delivering results you’ll be proud of.
Fully insured. Professional crews. Quality work. No-surprise pricing.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 31 times
5 similar jobs done near you
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6 employees
3 years in business
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2025
Services offered
Painting type
Property type
Home
Business
New construction
Painting for new construction
Painting for existing buildings
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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CJ J.
Sep 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amazing all around service. I inquired about finishing some interiors walls that another company didn't finish correctly. Without hesitation Jacob took the project on, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I will 100% spread the word to both family/friends to use Jacob for their residential painting needs. Thanks Jacob!!
Details: Home • 1 room • Walls • Trim • Under 8 feet (low ceiling) • Repainting, with same color • Excellent - clean and smooth • Homeowner or property manager • No, this is not new construction • No, I will move things out of the way myself
Interior Painting
Abhineu M.
May 23, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jacob was very helpful, professional and punctual. Our tenant had absolutely destroyed the walls and he was very helpful in getting the walls restored and painted. He even came to touch up some additional spots that we needed. We were under a strict budget which he met and delivered quality work. He is going to be our "go to" guy for our painting needs
Details: Home • 3 rooms • Walls • Ceiling • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • I'm flexible • Fair - minor holes and scratches • The painter • No, this is not new construction • No, I will move things out of the way myself
Interior Painting
Dave H.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jacob and his entire team were great to work with. From the initial visit with Jacob throughout the work with Cole, Neal and team the entire process was exceptional. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing professional results at a great value.
Exterior Painting
Jacob M.
Nov 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Jake to paint the exterior of our home and he did a great job! Highly recommend
Details: Home • One story • Entire building • 1,000 - 1,500 sq ft • Fiber cement • I’d like the professional to provide the paint • No visible exterior damage
Exterior Painting
Sierra J.
May 23, 2025
I hired Jacob to paint my spa and he did a fantastic job! He was on time, has fair pricing and is professional. His work exceeded my expectations and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I will definitely be working with Jacob again on any future painting needs!
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I provide a full project quote rather than charging by the hour, so all pricing is upfront with no surprises. If you have a budget in mind, let me know, and I’ll do my best to work within it without compromising quality.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I start with an in-person visit to provide an upfront quote and discuss your project. I’m happy to help with color or product selections, and once everything is set, I’ll get you on the schedule. You’ll receive an estimated timeline, so there are no surprises. After completion, I always return for touchups if anything needs additional attention.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I’ve been painting for about a decade, starting in college and eventually owning and operating my own painting company. I managed a team of several painters for a few years and completed an immense amount of residential and commercial projects, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of jobs. I later launched a startup that developed quoting tools specifically for paint contractors. While I now work primarily in business consulting, painting remains a passion, and I continue to take on projects as a side hustle. I also hold a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship from Iowa State University, which helps me bring a professional approach to every job.
