UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Behr Construction
Adel, IA
Fully custom and semi-custom homes; 400+ homes built, 100% locally owned, serving Waukee/Clive/Grimes/Norwalk/Adel.
Locally owned west-metro builder, 20+ years experience.
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Home builders in Iowa.
88 custom, boutique and family-owned builders across Iowa, grouped by city. Each links straight to the builder — and if one of them is you, you can get listed on Artitec.
Adel
1Ames
6
UnverifiedCustom
BDA Homes
Ames, IA
Custom homes, spec homes, transparent cost-plus pricing
Central Iowa custom builder emphasizing lifestyle-driven design
UnverifiedCustom
Iowa Home Crafters
Ames, IA · Est. 1989
Custom homes, renovation, healthy/energy-efficient sustainable building
35+ years, 3,000+ projects, 10 awards; pioneer in healthy-home building
VerifiedCustom
Prairieland Homes
Ames, IA
Custom single-family homes
Houzz 5.0 (4 reviews)
UnverifiedCustom
Prestige Builders
Ames, IA
Custom homes, whole-home remodels, additions
Family-owned design-build firm in central Iowa
UnverifiedCustom
Tasteful Homes
Ames, IA · Est. 1993
Fine-quality custom homes, spec homes, architectural detailing
Custom builder since 1993 known for craftsmanship and timeless design
UnverifiedCustom
Willowridge Customs
Ames, IA
Custom homes, renovations, design consultation, outdoor living
Personalized 'no one home fits all' custom builder in Ames
Ankeny
8
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Gardner Homes of Iowa
Ankeny, IA
Custom home construction, floor plans and available homes; 'Built On Quality' in the Greater Des Moines area.
Ankeny-area custom builder.
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Happe Homes
Ankeny, IA · Est. 2003
Custom homes on customer-owned lots plus move-in ready homes; customizable floor plans across Ankeny, Waukee, Altoona, Bondurant.
Founder-led builder, 2,000+ homes completed, 24+ years in metro.
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
J & G Builders
Ankeny, IA · Est. 2005
Custom home building, remodeling and general construction; certified master builder, praised for build quality.
Owner-operated custom builder serving the Des Moines metro.
UnverifiedCustom · Design-Build
Kainos Construction
Ankeny, IA
Fully custom homes with no pre-set plans, custom design, construction management, multigenerational homes; 15+ years experience.
Ankeny custom builder (DBA of Sabala Real Estate LLC).
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Kimberley Development
Ankeny, IA
Custom homes (choose site, layout, finishes) plus move-in-ready 'Shop Homes' across the metro; in-house design center.
Family-owned 45+ years, positions as 'gold standard' for greater Des Moines homes.
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Redwood Builders Iowa
Ankeny, IA
Pre-designed, semi-custom and fully custom built-from-scratch homes; people-first, hands-on-owner process.
Owner-involved Ankeny custom builder.
UnverifiedCustom
Sage Homes
Ankeny, IA
Custom homes plus quick move-in inventory; streamlined planning/design process. Communities in Waukee and Ankeny.
Ankeny custom builder operating in Iowa metro communities.
UnverifiedLuxury Custom · Custom
Strahan Construction
Ankeny, IA
Luxury custom homes across Ankeny, Polk City, Adel, Johnston and the Des Moines metro.
Luxury-focused custom builder in the north metro.
Arnolds Park
1UnverifiedCustom
Lee Custom Homes
Arnolds Park, IA · Est. 2014
In-house design, custom millwork, lake-area custom homes
Personalized enduring-quality homes; strong in-house quality control
Bettendorf
3
UnverifiedCustom
Advance Homes Inc.
Bettendorf, IA · Est. 1953
Full-range custom home building throughout the Quad Cities; locally/family owned
Trusted Quad Cities custom builder since 1953 (70+ years)
UnverifiedCustom
Kerkhoff Homes
Bettendorf, IA · Est. 2000
Premium custom luxury residences in Quad Cities communities, homes starting $800k+
Established luxury builder since 2000
UnverifiedCustom
Superior Homes
Bettendorf, IA
Custom homes and high-end remodels in Bettendorf and the Quad Cities
2025 Builder of the Year and Top Tier Award at Parade of Homes
Carroll
1
UnverifiedCustom
J Schon Construction
Carroll, IA
Custom home builds, additions, full-service residential construction
30+ years, 300+ projects, 98.7% satisfaction; quality over quantity
Cedar Falls
5
UnverifiedCustom
Dream Homes Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls, IA
Custom design-build homes tailored to lifestyle; in-house drafting, design, construction
Cedar Falls design+build team, 21 years combined experience
UnverifiedCustom
Fairbanks Builders
Cedar Falls, IA
Custom home building in the Cedar Falls / Waterloo area
Cedar Valley custom builder
UnverifiedCustom
Klunder Custom Homes
Cedar Falls, IA
Custom home design and new construction plus remodels in the Cedar Valley
Family-owned, highest-quality Cedar Valley homes for 30+ years
UnverifiedCustom
Ozegovic Homes
Cedar Falls, IA
Full-service custom homes with custom blueprints, handmade cabinets, no prefab components
Handcrafted custom builder based in Cedar Falls
UnverifiedCustom
Panther Builders
Cedar Falls, IA
Fully customized single-family homes in Cedar Falls and Waterloo; build-from-scratch or pre-designed plans
No two homes alike; Cedar Valley custom builder
Cedar Rapids
7
UnverifiedCustom
CRDR Homes
Cedar Rapids, IA
New custom homes and renovations in Linn County / Eastern Iowa
40+ years serving Linn County
UnverifiedCustom
Dahl Custom Homes
Cedar Rapids, IA
Beautiful, well-crafted custom homes across the Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Iowa City corridor
20+ years operating in eastern Iowa
UnverifiedCustom
Garman Built
Cedar Rapids, IA · Est. 1993
Custom homes with in-house framing, custom woodwork/cabinetry, energy-efficient construction
Family-owned, building in Greater Cedar Rapids since 1993
UnverifiedCustom
Precision Builders
Cedar Rapids, IA
Custom-built homes with custom carpentry (fireplaces, staircases, mud rooms), open-concept plans
Cedar Rapids custom builder
UnverifiedCustom
Scallon Custom Homes
Cedar Rapids, IA · Est. 1993
Custom ranch and 2-story homes in Cedar Rapids, Robins, Marion, North Liberty, Tiffin; ~20-25 homes/year
2018 Award of Excellence in Home Building
VerifiedSemi-Custom/Production
Skogman Homes
Cedar Rapids, IA
Semi-custom homes in developed communities
Long-established Corridor name
VerifiedCustom
Stonegate Custom Homes
Cedar Rapids, IA
Custom single-family homes
Houzz 5.0 (10 reviews)
Clear Lake
3
UnverifiedCustom
Cobb Construction
Clear Lake, IA · Est. 2021
New custom homes, additions, thoughtful remodels
Custom/residential builder serving North Iowa; founder decade+ in trade
UnverifiedCustom
Meints Construction Builders
Clear Lake, IA · Est. 1980
New custom construction, additions, custom cabinetry
Locally owned Clear Lake builder since 1980; large custom homes
UnverifiedCustom
Snow Construction
Clear Lake, IA · Est. 2009
Custom homes, spec builds, multi-family developments
Family-owned Clear Lake builder since 2009
Clive
4
UnverifiedLuxury Custom · Design-Build
Brothers Company Builders Group
Clive, IA
Contemporary custom homes; 'affordable luxury,' energy-efficient 2x6 framing, high-end finishes, collaborative custom design.
Design-build custom builder in Clive.
UnverifiedCustom
CCS Homes
Clive, IA
Designs and builds custom homes across Ankeny, Clive, Grimes, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee.
Well-known metro-wide custom builder based in Clive.
UnverifiedLuxury Custom · Design-Build
Demir Homes & Design
Clive, IA
Bespoke luxury custom homes plus design services; serves Clive, Ankeny, Waukee, Urbandale, West Des Moines.
Owner-led boutique luxury custom builder in the metro.
UnverifiedCustom · Design-Build
SJC Builders
Clive, IA
Custom homes and remodels; open layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, 1-year warranty on new construction.
Clive-based custom builder and remodeler.
Clive / Des Moines metro
2
VerifiedDesign-Build
Silent Rivers Design+Build
Clive / Des Moines metro, IA
Custom homes, additions, high-craft remodels
Houzz 4.9 (17); BBB Torch Award for Ethics
VerifiedDesign-Build
Teal Creek Homes
Clive / Des Moines metro, IA
Custom new builds and whole-home remodels
Houzz 5.0 (21 reviews)
Coralville
1
UnverifiedCustom
Navigate Homes
Coralville, IA
Custom single-family homes, duplexes, condos in Iowa City, Coralville, Cedar Rapids, Tiffin
Award-winning corridor builder
Council Bluffs
3
UnverifiedCustom
Cherry Ridge Construction
Council Bluffs, IA · Est. 2002
Custom homes, additions, commercial construction
Serving Omaha-Council Bluffs metro since 2002
UnverifiedCustom
Hearth Builders
Council Bluffs, IA · Est. 2008
Custom homes with honest craftsmanship
Founded on a commitment to honest craftsmanship
UnverifiedCustom
Yoder Construction
Council Bluffs, IA · Est. 1998
Custom homes, historical restoration, cost-plus pricing
Building custom homes since 1998; excellence and integrity
Cumming
1
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Ground Breaker Homes
Cumming, IA
Custom-built and new-construction homes in Central Iowa; Homestead Series (front porches, pitched roofs), spec and built-to-order homes.
South-metro custom builder blending character, style and craftsmanship.
Davenport
1
UnverifiedCustom
Diamond Builders
Davenport, IA · Est. 1999
Custom homes and zero-entry villas across the Quad Cities (Davenport/Eldridge); 256+ projects
Best in Show, 2023 Fall Parade of Homes
Davenport / Quad Cities
2 VerifiedDesign-Build
McCartney Improvement Company
Davenport / Quad Cities, IA · Est. 1980
Custom homes, remodels, general contracting
Houzz 5.0 (29 reviews)
VerifiedLuxury Custom
Tim Dolan Development Company
Davenport / Quad Cities, IA · Est. 1974
Luxury custom homes on river-view lots
Houzz 5.0; luxury custom since 1974
Des Moines
4UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Frampton Homes
Des Moines, IA · Est. 2005
Family-owned custom and semi-custom home builder in the Des Moines area.
Family-owned metro builder operating since 2005.
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Homes by Brill
Des Moines, IA
Full-service custom home builder; 400+ custom homes built.
Long-standing Des Moines custom builder.
VerifiedSemi-Custom/Production
Jerry's Homes
Des Moines, IA
Semi-custom single-family and villas
Long-established regional production builder
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Legacy Home Builders
Des Moines, IA · Est. 2018
Custom home construction, spec homes and remodeling; full-service craftsmanship.
Des Moines custom builder with strong client testimonials.
Des Moines / Urbandale
1
VerifiedSemi-Custom/Production
Hubbell Homes
Des Moines / Urbandale, IA
Move-up single-family, villas, townhomes
Large well-known metro builder
Fort Dodge
1UnverifiedCustom
Don Peart Custom Homes
Fort Dodge, IA
Panelized custom homes, vacation homes, custom floor plans
Family-owned Fort Dodge builder, 27+ years experience
Grimes
1
UnverifiedCustom · Luxury Custom
JRL Builders
Grimes, IA
High-quality custom homes 1600 to 5000+ sq ft in a range of architectural styles; 20+ years experience.
Grimes-based custom builder serving Des Moines, Waukee, WDM, Ankeny.
Huxley
1
UnverifiedCustom
Bella Homes of Iowa
Huxley, IA
Uniquely crafted luxury custom homes across central Iowa
Design-build luxury custom home builder
Iowa City
4
UnverifiedCustom
Advantage Built
Iowa City, IA · Est. 2000
Custom Signature Homes and move-in-ready Simplicity Homes; green-certified building
Iowa City HBA Award of Excellence and Parade of Homes honors
UnverifiedCustom
Elevation Homebuilders
Iowa City, IA
New custom construction with in-house design staff; also high-end remodels
Established locally-owned Iowa City builder
VerifiedCustom
Gary Frakes Construction
Iowa City, IA
Custom homes
Houzz 5.0 (6); seven Builder Excellence awards
VerifiedCustom
Rocca Custom Homes
Iowa City, IA · Est. 1995
Custom homes; EPA Energy Star partner
Houzz 5.0 (12); Energy Star Partner
Johnston
1
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Homes by Advantage
Johnston, IA · Est. 2019
Custom homes built from scratch or customized from existing floor plans; emphasis on quality, detail, craftsmanship; 1-year warranty.
Johnston-based custom builder in the Des Moines metro.
Lone Tree
1
UnverifiedCustom
Mills Custom Homes
Lone Tree, IA
Custom new home construction, additions, and remodels in the Iowa City area
Iowa City-area custom builder
Long Grove
1
UnverifiedCustom
Terry Knutsen Builder
Long Grove, IA
Custom-built Quad Cities homes; hands-on husband/wife team guiding floor plan and design
Trusted Quad Cities (Iowa side) custom builder
Marion
2
UnverifiedCustom
B. Hancock Homes
Marion, IA · Est. 2000
Custom homes from modest family homes to custom estates in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha; in-house architects and interior design
Corridor custom builder since 2000
UnverifiedCustom
Martin Built Homes
Marion, IA · Est. 2006
Custom homes 1,300-8,000 sq ft ($200k-$1M) across the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City corridor
Craftsmanship-focused corridor builder since 2006
North Liberty
1
UnverifiedCustom
RK Development Group
North Liberty, IA · Est. 2017
Build-to-suit custom homes across North Liberty, Coralville, Iowa City, Tiffin, Solon, Johnson County
Runner-up 2018 Iowa City Parade of Homes; 20+ homes built
Norwalk
1
UnverifiedCustom · Luxury Custom
KRM Custom Homes
Norwalk, IA
Fully custom homes with developments in Norwalk close to the Des Moines metro.
South-metro custom builder with active Norwalk communities.
Okoboji
2
UnverifiedCustom
Okoboji Construction
Okoboji, IA
Custom home builds, renovations, general contracting
Iowa Great Lakes builder emphasizing craftsmanship
UnverifiedCustom
Ten Bears, LC
Okoboji, IA
Custom lake homes designed for maximum lake views
100+ homes built on the Okoboji lakes; owner ~50 yrs in homebuilding
Peosta
1UnverifiedCustom
Cedar Ridge Construction
Peosta, IA
Custom residential homes reflecting client lifestyle in the Dubuque / Peosta area
20+ years of building experience in the Dubuque area
Sioux Center
1
UnverifiedCustom
Vander Berg Homes
Sioux Center, IA · Est. 1984
Custom stick-built modular homes, interior design services
Independent Stratford Homes builder since 1984
Sioux City
1 VerifiedCustom
Lane Custom Builders LLC
Sioux City, IA
Custom home building
Houzz-listed verified pro
Solon / Iowa City
1 VerifiedBoutique/Family-Owned
High Craft Homes of Iowa
Solon / Iowa City, IA · Est. 2009
Family-owned custom homes
Houzz 5.0 (12); family-owned since 2009
Spencer
1
UnverifiedCustom
Rabel Construction
Spencer, IA
Custom homes from the foundation up, additions, remodeling
Family-owned, serving Spencer area 46+ years
Spirit Lake
3
UnverifiedCustom
3D Builders
Spirit Lake, IA
Custom homes, outdoor living, cabinetry, renovations
Spirit Lake custom builder emphasizing custom design and craftsmanship
UnverifiedCustom
Frame2Finish Construction
Spirit Lake, IA
Custom residential construction, new builds, remodels
Detail-driven craftsmanship across the Iowa Great Lakes region
UnverifiedCustom
Hoien Construction
Spirit Lake, IA
Custom home building, contracting, in-house interior/exterior design
Iowa Great Lakes custom builder with integrated design
Urbandale
2
UnverifiedLuxury Custom · Custom
Destination Homes Iowa
Urbandale, IA
Luxury custom and semi-custom homes; intentionally low-volume, builds fewer homes than volume builders. Two decades in market.
Boutique luxury builder in Waukee/Ankeny and surrounding metro.
UnverifiedCustom · Luxury Custom
Tanzanite Homes
Urbandale, IA
Custom home design/build with Streamline collection and pre-designed plans; '365 Warranty' program; quality-materials focus.
Central Iowa custom builder with Urbandale showroom.
Waterloo
1
UnverifiedCustom
Kugler Construction
Waterloo, IA · Est. 2003
Custom homes plus additions in Waterloo and Cedar Falls; family roots to 1952
Built by Family, Built for You
Waukee
2
UnverifiedCustom · Luxury Custom
Genesis Custom Homes
Waukee, IA
Full-service custom home builder with fully customizable floor plans, premium materials; 200+ years combined team experience, 50+ homes in 5 years.
Established Des Moines-metro custom builder serving Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee, Johnston, Urbandale.
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
J Larson Homes
Waukee, IA
Custom home building plus lots for sale and real estate development in the Des Moines metro.
Family development/build firm active in Waukee area.
West Des Moines
5
UnverifiedLuxury Custom · Custom
Arbor Custom Home Builders
West Des Moines, IA
Award-winning custom home design/construction and renovation; site selection and curated Des Moines lots. 30+ years experience.
Self-described 'Des Moines' Award-Winning Custom Home Builders.'
UnverifiedCustom · Design-Build
Busy Builders
West Des Moines, IA · Est. 2020
Full-service general contractor building custom homes plus remodels across Central Iowa; 90+ skilled workers, 1,285+ projects.
Iowa-registered (DIAL #C140184) builder, 99% satisfaction claim.
UnverifiedCustom · Boutique/Family-Owned
Eden Custom Homes
West Des Moines, IA · Est. 2004
Custom homes on time and on budget; includes many features other builders treat as upgrades. Greater Des Moines area.
Owner-operated custom builder since 2004.
VerifiedCustom
Ironcrest Homes
West Des Moines, IA
True custom single-family homes
Houzz 4.6 (19 reviews)
UnverifiedLuxury Custom · Design-Build
Marc Kris Modern Homes
West Des Moines, IA
Custom modern home design and build; design-forward architecture where 'every window, texture and beam has a purpose.'
Design-driven modern custom builder in West Des Moines.