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Denny Staebell Home Improvement Inc

Siding contractor · Waterloo, IA · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%58+40.2Reliability 31%60+18.5Experts Score= 59Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.59SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#41 of 46 home buildersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 11%
4.5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · 1 photos
83%five-star reviews
8.3%1–2★, last 12 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Dec 2024latest review

Denny Staebell Home Improvement Inc at a glance

Customers praise Denny Staebell Home Improvement Inc for friendly, professional service, quick turnaround, and fair pricing on siding, windows, and repairs. Recurring themes include punctuality, effective communication, and thorough cleanup. However, some reviewers report unreturned phone calls for estimates and criticize the company's vehicle driving habits.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews (83% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 12 Google reviews (12 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: December 16, 2024.
  • Service: Home Builder serving Waterloo, Iowa.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Star ratings

12 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1083%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars18%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star18%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 12 written reviews

  • Praise1794%
  • Complaints16%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results528%
  • Staff & attitude528%
  • Speed & response317%
  • Price & value211%
  • Communication16%
  • Honesty & trust16%
  • Would recommend16%

What customers talk about

We read 12 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “…used them we had them do house siding and put new entryway in it was great experience both times probably used them again soon 😀…”
  • “Friendly Professional People willing to listen to your requests and deliver what you want.”
  • “They are always friendly, prompt, complete and reliable.”
  • “Gave me a fair estimate within five minutes and told me they could have it done within the next couple days.”
  • “Excellent work and good communication throughout”
  • “Highly recommended.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

AdiLocal Guide · 74 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★

Yall need to learn how to drive, if youre gonna have your name on the side of a van, maybe that van should use their turn signal at least once is 7 turns...

ThomasLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★

Call left several messages with them about setting up appointment to get an estimate for my basement windows no return call or response I guess it's their business practice to discourage new customers

DavidLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

We had them make trim wider around garge door also put in a new garge 🚪not the first time have used them we had them do house siding and put new entryway in it was great experience both times probably used them again soon 😀

Customer photo from David's review
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William15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Friendly Professional People willing to listen to your requests and deliver what you want.

Leigh3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 years ago★★★★★

We have been using Denny Staebell and his crew for years. They are always friendly, prompt, complete and reliable. They are our first contact when we are planning home improvement. If they don't do what we want to done, they provide us with suggestions for reliable companies to meet our needs.

Anna3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 years ago★★★★★

Came out for an estimate day after I called. Gave me a fair estimate within five minutes and told me they could have it done within the next couple days. I came home the next day to have the repair finished. Nice to have it taken care of while I was at work and at a great price. Highly recommended.

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Adi AdiLocal Guide · 74 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Adi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Yall need to learn how to drive, if youre gonna have your name on the side of a van, maybe that van should use their turn signal at least once is 7 turns...

Thomas StormLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Call left several messages with them about setting up appointment to get an estimate for my basement windows no return call or response I guess it's their business practice to discourage new customers

Jakki PriLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jakki has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience. Friendly people. Quick and well done work.

David HeideLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had them make trim wider around garge door also put in a new garge 🚪not the first time have used them we had them do house siding and put new entryway in it was great experience both times probably used them again soon 😀

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William Robinson15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Friendly Professional People willing to listen to your requests and deliver what you want.

Ken HuberLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ken has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The lady's did a great job

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Austin FinkLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Austin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent work and good communication throughout

Cindy “Tigerlady” SfbLocal Guide · 173 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They a great job on our bathroom and was very good at cleaning up the mess

John CollinsLocal Guide · 79 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tasty food and clean restaurant

Leigh Zeitz3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leigh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have been using Denny Staebell and his crew for years. They are always friendly, prompt, complete and reliable. They are our first contact when we are planning home improvement. If they don't do what we want to done, they provide us with suggestions for reliable companies to meet our needs.

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