Serving the Des Moines, Omaha & Salt Lake City Metro Areas
Serving Central Iowa · Same-Day Service (515) 393-4526
Get Same-Day Help Now
Pick a time online and we’ll confirm your appointment right away.
If water is pouring in, an outlet is sparking or the heat is out in a freeze, call (515) 393-4526 instead.
- Plumbing, heating, cooling or electrical
- See open times and pick the one that works
- Upfront pricing before any work begins
or
$72 trip charge, waived for Gold Club members.
Same-Day Emergency Repair
Urgent home repair in Central Iowa
We send licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians to homes across the Des Moines metro, often the same day you call. You see the price before any work starts.
- 4.9 stars on 9,500+ Google reviews
- You approve the price first
- Licensed & background-checked
- Financing for qualified customers
Serving Central Iowa · 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed · Family owned since 1999
4.9★
9,500+ Google reviews
100%
Satisfaction guaranteed
4
Trades, one call
7
Days a week, weekends included
25+
Years in Central Iowa
What we fix
The calls we get most
Plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical are all handled by one company. Tell us which one you’re dealing with when you book.
Plumbing
- Burst & frozen pipes
- Clogged or backed-up drains
- Water heater leaks
- Running / overflowing toilets
Heating
- Furnace won’t start
- No heat / cold air
- Pilot & ignition issues
- Strange noises or smells
Cooling
- A/C stopped working
- Warm air from vents
- Refrigerant leaks
- Frozen or frosted unit
Electrical
- Sudden power loss
- Tripping breakers
- Sparking outlets
- Burning smell
Booking
What happens after you book
1
Tell us what’s wrong
Book online or call (515) 393-4526. We’ll ask for your ZIP code, what’s broken and how urgent it is.
2
We confirm the time
Our team confirms your appointment and sends a licensed technician, often the same day.
3
The technician fixes it
You get a price after the diagnosis and nothing starts until you approve it. The repair is covered by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Gold Club Membership
Gold Club members pay no trip charge and get 10% off repairs
They also go to the front of the line. Ask your technician how joining can waive today’s trip charge.
- 1st Front of the line
- $0 $72 trip charge waived
- 10% Off repairs
Book your repair
Pick a time online or call us. Same-day openings depend on how busy the schedule is.
From our neighbors
4.9 stars on more than 9,500 Google reviews
Three recent ones from homeowners who called us for urgent repairs.
★★★★★
“Amazing service when our house flooded it was such a stressful disaster but Riley was amazing and explained all our options was very quick and efficient no pressure or rush to make a decision just honest and completely straightforward and very knowledgeable will definitely be doing business with them again”
Jessica Sandoval · Google
★★★★★
“John from Golden Rule is fabulous. I had a refrigerator leak that ruined my kitchen floor and basement bedroom and contents. John located the leak and sealed the water source immediately. He also installed a water pressure valve at my request. He is extremely knowledgeable and represents Golden Rule exceptionally.”
Nancy Wood · Google
★★★★★
“We are always very happy with golden rule. They’ve replaced our AC unit in the past and now water heater today. They’re always kind, helpful and give us all the information up front. Bobby was so great to work with today, and got us in same day!”
Janae & Quentin Erickson · Google
Reviews are unedited and pulled from our Google Business Profile. Read all 9,500+ reviews on Google
FAQ
Questions people ask before booking
When can I reach you?
We’re open seven days a week: Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm, and 8am to 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday. Call (515) 393-4526 in those hours and a person answers. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 and your gas utility first.
Can I book online instead of calling?
Yes. Use any Book Online or Request Service button on this page to see open times and pick one. Choose the system that needs help as you book. If water is actively running or an outlet is sparking, call instead so dispatch can prioritize it.
Is there a trip charge?
There’s a $72 trip charge, and it’s waived for Gold Club members. Ask your technician how membership can waive today’s charge.
What will the repair cost?
A licensed technician diagnoses the problem on site and gives you upfront pricing before any work begins. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Flexible financing is available for qualified customers, which helps when a repair turns into a replacement.
Are your technicians licensed?
Yes. Every technician is a licensed, background-checked Golden Rule employee, and every repair is backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
What areas do you serve?
We cover the Des Moines metro and Central Iowa, including the communities listed below.
Service area
Des Moines metro and Central Iowa
AdelAltoonaAmesAnkenyBondurantBooneCliveDallas CenterDes MoinesGrangerGrimesIndianolaJohnstonMadridMitchellvilleNevadaNorwalkPanoraPerryPleasant HillPolk CityUrbandaleWaukeeWest Des MoinesWinterset
