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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

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A construction-to-permanent loan is the most common type of mortgage used to finance a house teardown and rebuild. These loans include financing for construction costs and convert to a long-term mortgage once construction is complete. Check the terms of the loan closely before beginning work—there are often restrictions requiring you to use licensed contractors for all work.

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.

A green home is one that focuses on conservation, with the goal often being net-zero carbon emissions and self-sustainability. It will often include some kind of self-generation equipment, like solar panels or a small wind turbine, high-efficiency electrical components and mechanicals, and high-quality insulation and air sealing to reduce the loss of conditioned air. Many green homes also include xeriscaping or rainwater collection to cut down on drainage and water consumption.

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