YOUR BUDGET. YOUR STYLE. YOUR DREAM HOME.

BEST HOME BUILDERS IN DES MOINES

Kruse Development offers a truly custom building experience to create your dream home. We understand that building a home is an important investment, which is why we tailor every house we build to fit your lifestyle and budget. From the initial floor plan to the trim and cabinets, we strive to make this an easy process while bringing your vision to life.

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Our team has completed projects as small as home renovations and as large as building entire communities, so we’re confident we can create a home you love. We have a selection of project plans that you can use as a starting point for your home. We can modify any plan to meet your needs or create a plan from scratch. See the variety of houses that can be built by tailoring a floor plan to your specifications.

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A dark grey and light grey house built by Kruse Development.

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KRUSE DEVELOPMENT’S CUSTOM-BUILT PORTFOLIO

We take pride in knowing every detail that goes into a home because we’re your partner in every step of the process. View our portfolio of houses to see our craftsmanship and get inspired for your dream home.

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UNDERSTAND YOUR WANTS & NEEDS

Buying a custom home should be stress-free and exciting. Our staff will dive into your budget, your aesthetics, and your lifestyle to help make your dream a reality.

OUTLINE YOUR BUILDING PROCESS

We know your home is your livelihood, so we will work tirelessly with you to ensure ideal timelines are planned and you know exactly what to expect.

YOU TAKE CONTROL OF THE DETAILS

Your home, your call. Determine the floor plan, timelines, materials, and finishes in your home. We’ll be by your side every step of the way with recommendations.

OUR CREWS GET TO WORK

Residential home construction takes an average of four to six months. We’ll keep you in the loop throughout the entire process to avoid any surprises.

WRAP UP THE FINAL TOUCHES

As framing completes and your property begins to look like a home, we’ll walk you through and talk through your preferences to ensure complete satisfaction.

MOVE INTO YOUR DREAM HOME

You’ll have a home specially designed for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.

READ WHAT OUR HAPPY HOMEOWNERS ARE SAYING

MORE REVIEWS

Viki Stodden

“Choosing Dan to build our house was the best decision we could’ve made! We’ve lived in our home for over 6 months now and love everything about it!! The quality of the build is unparalleled and Dan is an overall great guy who has gone above and beyond for us time and time again!!”

-Viki Stodden

Susan Palso

“Wonderful people! Trustworthy and kind. Don't go anywhere else!"

-Susan Palso

Robin Sobotka

“Kruse Development built by dream home! Dan took my dream of having a modern farm home and worked to make sure every detail was perfect. He was super easy to communicate with and I always felt comfortable calling him even for the most minor detail. He is known for making some beautiful modern homes, but he really showed his creativity with this farm styled home. I have been in the home for a few months, and still am just in love with it!"

-Robin Sobotka

Wade Thompson

“Dan was very easy to work with on our custom build and provided a near stress free process. He provided direction, but still allowed us to take some risks on our ideas and brought them to fruition. He is experienced way beyond his years, and any hiccups were handled in a timely manner. His subs were personable and professional, and seemed very happy to work for him. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family looking to build. Overall the finished product exceeded our expectations and we now have our dream home!"

-Wade Thompson

Justin Linderman

"Had an amazing experience building our house with Dan. He works with a great team of contractors that made the entire process go smooth. Dan always made time for us and made our questions feel like a priority. If there was anything to go over he was there to meet with us and make sure our concerns were addressed."

- Justin Linderman

Kirk H

"Can’t speak highly enough about Dan and his team! He helped make our home building process basically stress free. They only use the best materials and contractors in the Des Moines metro and the quality of work is outstanding. Dan is always available to meet in person and take calls, no matter the time or day. I’m very happy we chose Dan and his team and we are loving our new forever home."

- Kirk H

Phillip Mier

"To say we are absolutely blown away by Dan and Kruse Development would be an understatement, as someone who once worked with multiple builders I can confidently say that Dan and his team are TOP NOTCH. From start to finish the Kruse Team worked hard and did everything they could to bring our home to life, in a world where supplies, materials and labor are in short supply and enough back orders to drive anyone mad, Dan was very patient and up-front about anything that had to be changed he wouldn't just cut corners as he said "We need to do it right no shortcuts". Also I would like to say that behind every great builder like Dan is a group of hand selected vendors he trusts his reputation with and not one of them disappointed, they all made the process smooth and fun and were all experts in the fields.

Thank you to Dan and Team for building our beautiful new home!"

- Phillip Mier

Josh Frye

"This is THE Des Moines area builder to use. They are FAST, use the best materials and vendors in the area. Could not be happier! Most everyone I know that built has not been completely happy with their builder or the building process, not us! Use Kruse if you want the best."

- Josh Frye

Charles Collins

"We recently built a home with Dan and he was great to work with. He was timely, professional and truly cares about his work product. I would definitely recommend giving Kruse a look if you're planning on building!"

- Charles Collins

Emily Burton

"I worked as a Buyer's agent for my clients who built a custom home with Kruse. So impressed with communication, process, and quality at Kruse Development! Dan and his team were fantastic to work with and the home is absolutely gorgeous! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch builder in Central Iowa."

- Emily Burton

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