SME Mechanical

SME Mechanical operates as a sheet metal contractor from 219 New York Avenue in Des Moines' Highland Park neighborhood, serving central Iowa since Jeff Lindell founded the business in 2002 under its original name, Sheet Metal Engineering, Inc. The contractor holds licenses for installation technicians and maintains certified welding technicians, serving Des Moines and surrounding communities including the industrial areas near downtown. The company maintains a 3.7-star average rating across three customer reviews, with operations running Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM.

What distinguishes SME Mechanical from typical HVAC contractors is their vertically integrated approach: the company operates a full-service sheet metal fabrication shop in-house, allowing custom parts layout and architectural metal fabrication without outsourcing. Their design-build engineering capabilities extend beyond traditional coordinates using Integrated Project Delivery and BIM technologies, enabling detailed installation shop drawings for complex projects. The contractor serves institutional and healthcare facilities alongside industrial clients, with a client roster including Bridgestone/Firestone, John Deere Des Moines Works, Mercy Hospital, and Methodist Hospital.

The owner Jeff Lindell personally reviews as a satisfied customer in the feedback, while reviewer ed Sullivan describes the company as an "awesome" operation. Though the single negative review from Ann Blasco-Orsinger warns potential customers to "avoid this company," the contrasting five-star experiences highlight the mixed but engaged customer base this contractor maintains in the Des Moines market.