About us

Fresh Start Refinishing is an efficient, mess-free process that restores the beauty and durability of your woodwork.

As a locally owned and operated company, Fresh Start Refinishing takes pride in serving our community with honest, high-quality craftsmanship and personalized service. We don’t use toxic or harsh chemicals, and we’re committed to protecting your home while working around your schedule to make the process as convenient as possible. With the average cost of cabinet replacement around $28,000, refinishing is a smart, affordable alternative that avoids the stress, expense, and mess of tearing out your existing cabinetry. Most of our projects are completed in just 3–5 days, depending on the scope of work. Let our small business help make your woodwork your favorite part of the house.

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Meet the Owners

“We are a family owned and operATED business THAT prideS ourselves in our work ethic and customer relationships.”

Dalton and Mikayla Lemons, owners of Fresh Start Refinishing

A newlywed couple embracing outdoors during sunset, smiling happily, with a field of wildflowers and trees in the background.

From Our Clients

  • Communication was seamless throughout the project. Dalton took the time to understand my vision and provided valuable insights and suggestions that enhanced the final design. They were responsive to all my questions and kept me informed at every stage of the process, ensuring there were no surprises.

    Josh J.

    Indianola, IA

  • We moved into an older home that is quite a fixer upper and one of the things I was most worried about was replacing the cabinets. All the woodwork in the house was damaged and outdated which I knew would cost an arm and a leg to replace. Fresh start was able to modernize the color and remove all the damage. My home looks so much better, thank you all so much!

    Jessica L.

    Norwalk, IA

  • Dalton did such an amazing job on fixing our cabinets! I highly recommended them for updates to your home! Very professional! Can’t wait for them to do more work in the future!

    Kaylie D.

    Des Moines, IA

  • Super happy with their work they did on my out of date oak banister, 21 year old oak bedroom furniture and my nearly 100 year old cedar chest. Everything turned out beautiful and exactly what I had envisioned. Highly recommend!

    Michelle S.

    Ankeny, IA

 
 

How we make old cabinets look new

As we’ve worked to address various needs of our customers throughout the years, our process has been refined. It all boils down to 3 steps.

prepare

We remove the dirt, grime, and damaged finish while working with the current color and finish that is still in good condition.

 
 

renew

We create a custom color for each kitchen and employ a variety of methods to address your cabinets specific needs.

 
 

protect

We go over the entirety of your woodwork with ultra-durable, professional grade finish in the sheen of your choice.