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K & V Homes

Top Spot in Des Moines Today 5.00 (36 reviews)(515) 252-9989

K & V Homes

K & V Homes is a custom home builder based in Urbandale and serving the Des Moines area. Colin King and Dean Vogel established the company in January 1997 after having been high school classmates and working as framers. Their work spans custom executive homes, rural homes and large-scale remodeling.

Business Highlights
  • The company says Colin and Dean hold Graduate Master Builder designations.
  • The company says it is a Certified Green Professional.

Service Area

Des Moines metropolitan area.

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K & V Homes is one of 12 home builders ProsGrade lists in Des Moines, Iowa.

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4 services listed, including Custom home building, Custom rural home building and Home remodeling. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 36 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How K & V Homes compares with the other 11 home builders on ProsGrade in Des Moines, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top quarter of the 12 Des Moines home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.9 average of other Des Moines home builders on ProsGrade.
  • One of 9 Des Moines home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

4 services
  • Custom home buildingHome plans can be combined or modified to suit the homeowner's layout and exterior preferences.
  • Custom rural home building
  • Home remodelingProjects range from basement finishing to whole-house remodeling.
  • Green building

Reviews

What customers say

Customers describe a smooth building process, clear communication and careful, quality work. One customer says the home was completed ahead of schedule and stayed within budget; another appreciated patient design guidance and early updates during supply-chain delays.

Customer Reviews

Sarah Theis

Thank you K&V for building a wonderful home. We are loving our home and all of it’s finishes. Our home with built with care and quality. Building with K&V (we worked with Dean) was a smooth and efficient process. An added bonus was that K&V partnered with a design firm (Design2Build) to help us with our house selections and that process was seamless, effective and resulted in amazing finishes. Additionally, the house was completed ahead of schedule, which allowed us to move in sooner than expected. The project stayed within the agreed-upon budget, thanks to transparency and management of any changes or upgrades. We would build again with K&V Builders. Their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to delivering a high-quality product made the entire process easy.
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Don Seibel

We are very happy with our decision to use K&V to build our home. As we were new to the building process, Colin exercised great patience assisting us with the house design and in taking extra time to explain details of the construction process. The subcontractors that K&V use have been partners with K&V for a long time and have a commitment to quality and customer service. This makes them a perfect fit for K&V Homes. Colin was very attentive during the building process and ensured the final product was of the highest quality. We built when COVID was causing supply chain issues and Colin did a great job informing us early on when to make decisions to keep the project on track. During the process Colin was a great communicator, keeping us informed as to status. We are particularly impressed with the speed with which Colin returned phone calls and texts. This is evidence of Colin’s commitment to customer service. Importantly, Colin has earned our trust as he is a man with great integrity. He makes certain that things are done right and that his promises are fulfilled. We will use K&V Homes again if we have another building project!
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Jeff Johannesen

We have used K and V to build two custom homes over the past ten years. We’ve been very happy with the quality of work done by their industry partners and we’ve had a great working relationship with Colin and Dean. They are good communicators, creative problem solvers, have high attention to detail and know how to make the building process fun. We highly recommend K and V Homes!
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Jeff Ellis

Having built twice now, K&V was what we were looking for this time around. They have the process down- from designing the floor plan around your life to letting you know where you are on budget every step of the way, to following up with quality work. The contractors they work with have been great both during and after the build. They really put quality materials and they include things base line with their bid that makes the house more enjoyable to live in. We are incredibly happy with our home.
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Sherri Holmes

K & V Homes is top notch. They take pride in their work. Our project went smoothly from start to finish. There was never a delay. There was always great communication. Dean answered every question, and took care of every detail. They have great relationships with top suppliers and subs, which is big advantage to a home building project. We are so happy with our new home. It feels so solid and expertly crafted, and it's truly one of a kind.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will I work with during construction?

Homeowners work directly with Colin or Dean, who oversee the trades and vendors and meet clients for walkthroughs.

How does the fixed-cost contract handle allowances?

The contract covers construction costs except the homeowner's allowances and requested changes, additions or deletions. An allowance schedule tracks selections and shows whether they are above or below budget.

Can I make changes after construction starts?

Changes are discussed and priced before a change order is signed. Homeowners are informed of additional costs before the work or product installation begins.

How will I know when to make selections?

A selection schedule sets out decisions and the construction milestones they need to meet.

What warranty comes with a new home?

The home has a one-year warranty from closing. Appliances and mechanical equipment have their own warranties.