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Compelling Homes

Top Spot in Des Moines Today 5.00 (59 reviews)(515) 306-5893

Compelling Homes

Compelling Homes is a family-owned design-build remodeling firm based in Johnston and serving the Des Moines area since 2009. Founder Rusty Green leads a team covering kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole-home projects. An on-staff designer helps with color, texture and lighting selections, while a project manager oversees construction.

Business Highlights
  • Family owned
  • Says its designer is on staff
  • Says it offers a three-year warranty on work it constructs

Service Area

Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Clive, Grimes, Waukee, Ankeny and nearby communities in Polk and Dallas counties.

Featured Local Business

Compelling Homes is one of 12 renovation contractors ProsGrade lists in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Listing details

4 services listed, including Kitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling and Basement remodeling. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 59 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Compelling Homes compares with the other 11 renovation contractors on ProsGrade in Des Moines, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top 10% of Des Moines renovation contractors on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.9 average of other Des Moines renovation contractors on ProsGrade.
  • Has more Google reviews (59) than 8 of the 11 other Des Moines renovation contractors on ProsGrade.
  • One of 10 Des Moines renovation contractors on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

4 services
  • Kitchen remodelingdesign and construction with cabinetry, surfaces and finish selections
  • Bathroom remodeling
  • Basement remodeling
  • Whole-home renovations and additionsdesign-build plans for reworking existing space or adding square footage

Reviews

What customers say

Recent customers praise the team for answering concerns and caring about customer satisfaction. Mike says schedules were communicated and followed with daily updates; in Jordan’s basement remodel, the area was cleaned daily and contractors kept to a strict 8–5 timeframe.

Customer Reviews

Mike

Working with the team from Compelling Homes was amazing. The entire process from design to completion went amazingly well. No question or concern was left unanswered or unresolved. Schedules were communicated and followed and we were updated daily. We couldn’t ask for anything more.
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Brad Conover

A+ company and team from start to finish. Truly care that you are happy with what they are committed to deliver. Refreshing that there are still folks that do things the right way with a customer first mindset. Hire them if you want comfort your remodel is in the best hands possible.
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Jordan Navara

Working with Compelling Homes was truly the best experience I’ve ever had with any company. From the very first meeting, we knew this was the company to complete our basement remodel. The designers took the time to sit with us, listen carefully, and spent countless hours to make the best possible usage of our space a reality. Every personal interaction was thoughtful, warm, and genuine with everyone on their team. Their designers brought such creativity and passion to every detail, and they made us feel completely comfortable throughout the process. They encouraged our ideas, offered solutions and patiently guided us through every step of the process. The team cared about getting the build right but also ensuring that the build went as smoothly as it could, from having the area cleaned up every day, to enforcing a strict 8-5 timeframe with contractors so when our work was done at the end of the day, we didn't have to worry about having people encroaching on our family time, to checking with us throughout every step of the process. The entire project flowed seamlessly because of their professionalism and their commitment to customer service. I never had to worry, because I knew I was in the best hands possible. With our basement having just been completed, we're already talking about the next project to bring them in on. If you are searching for a company with unmatched design talent, flawless craftsmanship, and the most extraordinary people to work with, look no further.
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Kelly Zelinsky

I did a complete bathroom, walk in closet remodel and new flooring throughout bedroom. Rusty and Denise are great to work with. The project manager was on site every day. Their team of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, etc. were very professional. I trusted the team enough to go away for a couple months while they completed the project. I'm so happy with the outcome of my remodel and the professionalism of Compelling Homes that I've already hired them for my kitchen remodel!!
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Patrick McAntire

Compelling Homes were excellent partners for our remodel. We had the "formal dining room" in the front of our house and did not use the space well. They helped turn room into an office and walk-in pantry of my wife's dreams! From the start, Rusty and Denise were great to work with. They listened to our ideas and answered all of our questions. There is no question too dumb or little. Then moving to the shopping phase it was great as they helped guide us to what will work well together and what matched our personalities for colors, patterns and hardware. Then Mark, our project manager, went above and beyond working with us through having a toddler running around the job site, a family emergency and curious pets going where they shouldn't be. Again, no question was dumb and he answered all of our questions/concerns to let us know if these things were normal or not. Mark clearly communicated through the whole process and promptly had his trades return, when needed. The project took 10 weeks and the whole team made it as painless as possible. If you have the front room, formal dining area, contact Compelling Homes for ideas on how to make it more functional and a pantry/kitchen of your dreams!
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens before construction?

The process starts with a phone discussion and in-home meeting, then concept drawings, estimates, a construction agreement and finish selections.

How are selections made?

The team shops with homeowners for cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, fixtures and paint.

Can homeowners see the project schedule?

The company posts the schedule in its online construction software.

What is provided at closeout?

A closeout manual includes drawings, product and selection information, financials and warranty details.