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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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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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"We are exceptionally pleased with all details of our new permanent deck. The quality of work is exceptional, employees were very knowledgeable, polite, courteous, on time and easy to understand. The contractor was a a pleasure to work with. He continuously updated us on the project and finished the job on time and budget. I highly recommend Central Iowa Contractor Services.u"
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Response time3 days
Response rate99%
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deWit Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
26
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

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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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,680
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Bruce Dixon was very nice and helpful in providing exceptional customer service and making sure I had the best experience. I purchased my home warranty and feel confident in the choice I made. Thank you Bruce. Sincerely, Kimberly"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,689
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"The technician did an excellent job. It did take a while to get the repair finished, but that was due to Bertazzoni delivering the parts. I have had multiple problems with this particular appliance. My range now works better than it did when new, but I have a feeling that even if I have continuing problems with it, American Home Shield will just repair rather than replace due to the cost of the range. By the way, I'm not exactly sure of the date of the repair."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

It’s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that’s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.

Most cottages are around 1,000 square feet, making them smaller than most other styles. However, cottages are defined more by their decor and architectural focus on simplicity, functionality, and a connection to nature than they are by a rigid square footage or floor plan. While cottages are defined more by their charm and appearance than size, the smaller footprint does help maximize the comfort and charm, and it keeps the focus on connection to nature and family.

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