Top 2 Home Builders in Pleasant Hill, IA

Porch Pro Headshot Don's Builders
Home Builders
Serves Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Based out of Des Moines, Don's Builders is a home building contractor. They offer residential construction, custom home construction, home building and more.
Based out of Des Moines, Don's Builders is a home building contractor. They offer residential construction, custom home construction, home building and more.
Porch Pro Headshot Berkey Home Builders Inc
Home Builders
Serves Pleasant Hill, Iowa
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Top questions to ask before hiring a home builder

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Pleasant Hill Home Builders

Can I browse unscreened Home Builders in Pleasant Hill?

We do our best to screen all of our home builders. However, there are still some home builder professionals in Pleasant Hill that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Pleasant Hill or IA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering home building services:

  • Koester Development:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Green Hills Builders, LLC:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Glass Construction Co:
    • Services Offered: Home Builders
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Will Home Building Services work in Pleasant Hill require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re home builder job is in Pleasant Hill or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring home builders. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the home builder performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the home building services folks that everything is in order.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Home Builder projects in Pleasant Hill?

Every project differs, but you should ask any home builder for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any home building services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for home builders to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your home builder project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the home builder to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

Latest projects near Pleasant Hill

Recent projects booked on Porch
Altoona 50009
Residential Building
Start Date
Within a month
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
install 2 exterior doors. One to the outside and one to the garage
Extent of design prep work
No
Des Moines 50320
Residential Building
Start Date
Within a month
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
I need the staircase to my basement re-done.
Extent of design prep work
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Altoona 50009
Residential Building
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
Relay doors
Extent of design prep work
No
Runnells 50237
Residential Building
Start Date
Within a month
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
Stair railing
Extent of design prep work
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Des Moines 50317
Residential Building
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
Open a doorway between two rooms larger by taking out part of the wall.
Extent of design prep work
No
Des Moines 50320
Residential Building
Start Date
I'm flexible
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
Exterior railing on steps.
Extent of design prep work
No
Pleasant Hill 50327
Residential Building
Start Date
I'm flexible
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
Need siding taken off front of home, and would like a light weight stone put on. Not a big project.
Extent of design prep work
No