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Matt Schulz and Ryan Wikstrom bring local Iowa roots and hands-on construction experience to UglyDeck customers throughout the Des Moines metro. As owners of The HomeLife Brothers, Matt and Ryan have been helping Central Iowa homeowners improve their homes since 2021.
Matt leads sales and enjoys helping homeowners turn an idea into a finished project they can be proud of. Ryan leads operations and brings years of hands-on remodeling and construction experience to the team. Together, they help Des Moines-area homeowners with new decks, three-season porches, low-maintenance facelifts, composite and PVC decking, railing, and other outdoor living improvements.
Matt and Ryan help Des Moines-area homeowners create outdoor spaces that fit the way they want to live. From new composite and PVC decks to three-season porches, low-maintenance deck facelifts and railing upgrades, each project combines durable materials with careful construction and clean finishing details.
Planning a new deck or three-season porch? Want to update an existing deck with low-maintenance decking or new railing? Matt and Ryan can help you choose the right approach for your Des Moines-area home. Visit our Before & After photo gallery to see how homeowners have transformed their outdoor spaces.
Deck and porch costs vary based on size, height, framing, stairs, materials, railing and other features. Use our deck cost estimator to explore options, then talk with Matt and Ryan about the right approach for your Des Moines-area project.
Our brands have the best reputation in the industry for strength, color-retention, and mold & mildew resistance. Our boards won’t rot, warp or splinter, are fade and stain resistant, and best of all, won’t need seasonal painting, sealing or staining.
When you are planning to build a deck, it’s helpful to be able to see styles and colors of supplies such as deck railings in person. Additionally, our professional team of deck builders is on-site to help answer your questions and make your outdoor deck ideas come to life.
Fill out our request form and a design consultant will contact you to arrange a showroom visit at your convenience.
1693 NE 54th Ave
Suite M Des Moines, IA 50313
For a professionally installed deck, Matt and Ryan can coordinate the Des Moines-area building permit process as part of the project. If you’re building the deck yourself, UglyDeck can provide permit-ready drawings for you to submit as the homeowner.
Yes. In addition to new decks and low-maintenance deck upgrades, Matt and Ryan build three-season porches for Des Moines-area homeowners who want more usable outdoor living space and protection from the weather.
Yes. Composite and PVC decking can be installed in cold weather, although scheduling and jobsite conditions can affect timing. Because these materials do not need staining or sealing, they are well suited to Iowa’s changing seasons.
Matt and Ryan of HomeLife Brothers lead UglyDeck projects in the Des Moines area, including new decks, three-season porches, low-maintenance facelifts and railing upgrades.
If the existing deck frame is still structurally sound, a facelift can replace worn wood decking and railing with low-maintenance materials while keeping the usable structure. If the framing is deteriorated or the layout no longer works for your home, a full replacement may make more sense. Matt and Ryan can help you compare both options.
Cost depends on the size and shape of the project, the decking and railing you choose, stairs, height, site conditions and whether you’re building a new deck, porch or upgrading an existing structure. You can use UglyDeck’s estimator for a starting point, then Matt and Ryan can help price the specific Des Moines project.
Yes. Homeowners with basic carpentry skills can build with composite decking, and UglyDeck offers a DIY program with permit-ready drawings, materials and coaching. You can also choose partial help with parts of the build if you don’t want to handle the entire project yourself.
