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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Clive - Updated Nov 2026

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Central Iowa Contractor Services
4.9(
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Starting from scratch to find a reputable contractor to demo and build a custom garage for me in Beaverdale Iowa. Hoss stood out from the dozens of contractors who I connected with as the frontrunner through timely communication, knowledgeable expertise, turn-key options, customer referrals and a tru interest in understanding my needs and working with me to find the best affordable options. His work was on time and delivered as expected. It’s also important to note that Hoss and his crews worked with me virtually to deliver this project remotely as I was away most of the time. Finding reputable trade professionals is increasingly difficult and we consider ourselves fortunate to have found Hoss and his crews. Thank you."
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+94

Response time3 days
Response rate99%
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deWit Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Great. Neil's crew did a fantastic job. They worked quickly and you could tell they were confident in their work. We had used DeWit Construction several years ago at another home (this was before the roofing section became it's own entity) to put on a new roof after damaged during high wind/hail storm and also to rebuild the underside of an upper deck which had not been correctly supported. We are already considering them for another project."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the beginning to the end we had excellent customer service. Jan, office manager, kept us informed every day on the progress of the job. The owner, Tim, was very courteous, informative, and easy to work with. The last day finishing up the skylight the derecho hit and they worked quickly and safely to remove the equipment off the property. I'm sure they remember that day! The crew on the roof were excellent and they were meticulous in the final clean-up stage. We are pleased with our new skylights!"
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

Craftsman-style homes are predominantly found in the Western United States, specifically in Southern California, where the style originated. Since the climate was mild and there was access to plenty of natural resources, Southern California became a hub for this style at its inception. That being said, if you consult with an architect near you, you can have a Craftsman-style home anywhere.

It pays to hire a project manager or general contractor when you have a large-scale project that will take over a week to complete, especially when it involves structural changes and multiple subcontractors. This includes hiring a general contractor to build a house, add an extension, or manage other projects that need a building permit.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

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