New Single-Family Housing Construction in Iowa

Name: Registered new single-family housing construction contractors in Iowa
Creator: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

New single-family housing contractors in Iowa build detached homes, either on a buyer’s lot or for sale on their own. Because this is the trade coordinating every other trade on the project, the general contractor’s scheduling and lien management matter as much to a homeowner as the construction quality.

Also searched as: new house, new home, home builder, build a house, custom home, design build, adu, accessory dwelling unit.

How many new single-family housing construction are registered in Iowa?

As of September 2026, 749 new single-family housing construction hold a construction contractor registration with the State of Iowa, of which 749 are currently in Registered status. They operate out of 303 cities across 87 Iowa counties. This is the complete State registry for the trade — not a paid or curated selection.

Registered: 749; in this trade
Iowa-based: 94%; 47 from out of state
Counties covered: 87; of 99 in Iowa
New in 12 months: 734; median 0.4 yrs registered

The largest concentrations are Ankeny (24), Des Moines (22), West Des Moines (21), Urbandale (19) and Cedar Rapids (17). A further 47 are based outside Iowa but hold a current Iowa registration, which Iowa Code ch. 91C requires before they may work in the state.

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What to know before hiring new single-family housing construction in Iowa

Mechanic’s liens and the Iowa notice system

Subcontractors and suppliers who go unpaid can file a mechanic’s lien against your property even if you paid the general contractor in full. Iowa operates a public construction notice registry for residential work. Understand how lien waivers work before you release payments — this is the largest financial risk in a new build.

Payment schedule and draws

Payments should follow completed, inspected milestones rather than a calendar. A large deposit before work starts, or a schedule that runs ahead of visible progress, transfers risk from the builder to you. Retain a meaningful final payment until the punch list is genuinely complete.

Iowa’s build season

Iowa’s weather compresses the practical build window, and a delayed foundation can push framing into deep winter. Ask for a realistic schedule with the weather assumptions stated, and ask what happens to your costs and your rate lock if the schedule slips a season.

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First 100 of 749

Gladiator Homes LLC
Ankeny, IA · Polk County
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Jb Timber Concepts LLC
Pella, IA · Marion County
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Bedrock Builders LLC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
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Berkey Homebuilders INC DBA Concrete Professionals
Altoona, IA · Polk County
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Black Birch Homes LLC
Polk City, IA · Polk County
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Bowood Company LLC
Urbana, IA · Benton County
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Capital Homes Ii LLC DBA Cutler Construction Company
West Des Moines, IA · Dallas County
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Cedar Valley Habitat For Humanity
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
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Davidson & Goodyk Construction INC
Pella, IA · Marion County
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Enhance Remodeling LLC
Council Bluffs, IA · Pottawattamie County
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Fontana Construction Services DBA Vittoria Homes
Ankeny, IA · Polk County
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Furman Corporation
Ames, IA · Story County
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Garage Door Services INC
Omaha, NE
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Gary Frakes Construction INC. DBA Gary Frakes Construction INC
Iowa City, IA · Iowa County
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Glenn Weimer Construction INC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
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Green Acres Homes
Estherville, IA · Emmet County
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Hames Homes LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
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Homes By Advantage LLC
Johnston, IA · Polk County
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Honest Exteriors LLC
Eden Prairie, MN
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Hunziker Construction Services INC
Ames, IA · Story County
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J Thompson Builders Lc
Johnston, IA · Iowa County
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John Davis Construction LLC
Council Bluffs, IA · Pottawattamie County
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Kimberley Development Corp
Ankeny, IA · Polk County
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Larry Hackett Construction INC
Oakland, IA · Pottawattamie County
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Leto Built
Berwick, IA · Polk County
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Marshall Remodel LLC DBA Mr Post Frame
Winterset, IA · Madison County
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Mccoy Homes INC
Davenport, IA · Scott County
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Meints Construction Builders
Clear Lake, IA · Cerro Gordo County
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Projects Done Perfect
Bellevue, IA · Jackson County
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Sage Built LLC
Cambridge, IA · Story County
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Savannah Homes
Des Moines, IA · Polk County
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10-42 Construction
Sergeant Bluff, IA · Woodbury County
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1881 Solutions LLC
Hawkeye, IA · Fayette County
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1rm Homes
Eldridge, IA · Scott County
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1st Klaes Construction INC
Guttenberg, IA · Clayton County
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20/20 Construction
Marengo, IA · Iowa County
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2t Construction
Lisbon, IA · Linn County
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3 Little Lambs LLC
Waterloo, IA · Black Hawk County
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3d Homes LLC
Algona, IA · Kossuth County
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712 Companies LLC
Orange City, IA · Sioux County
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A & E Custom Homes LLC
West Des Moines, IA · Polk County
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A & N8 LLC DBA Manning Homes
Keosauqua, IA · Van Buren County
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A + A Homes
Grimes, IA · Polk County
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A W Anderson Contracting
Omaha
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A-1 Mobile Home Service INC
Carter Lake, IA · Pottawattamie County
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A-Team Framing
Blue Grass, IA · Scott County
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A. Fry Construction
Port Byron
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Aareynolds Construction
Tiffin, IA · Johnson County
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Aaron Konrardy Construction INC
Durango, IA · Dubuque County
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Aeleven Construction
Des Moines, IA · Polk County
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Ahrens General Contracting LLC
Sully, IA · Jasper County
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Akers Construction INC.
West Liberty, IA · Muscatine County
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Al Monaghan LLC
Janesville, IA · Bremer County
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Al Zdrazil Construction
Pocahontas, IA · Pocahontas County
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Albert Troyer
Seymour, IA · Wayne County
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Alex Richter Construction (Arc) LLC DBA Arc
Earlville, IA · Delaware County
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All Iowa Homes INC
Ames, IA · Boone County
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Allegiant Homes LLC
Norwalk, IA · Warren County
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Allure Homes
Roland, IA · Story County
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Ame Construction INC
Le Claire, IA · Scott County
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Ament Building INC
Hopkinton, IA · Delaware County
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Ameri-Lux Homes LLC
Urbandale, IA · Polk County
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American Contractors Group LLC
Woodward, IA · Boone County
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American Homes By Grant Long LLC
Prescott, IA · Adams County
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Analco'S Landscaping & Construction LLC
Marshalltown, IA · Marshall County
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Andersen Development INC
Tiffin, IA · Johnson County
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Andrew'S Construction & Remodeling
Hiawatha, IA · Linn County
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Andy Bristow Custom Woodworking
Coralville, IA · Johnson County
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Andy Detweiler
Seymour, IA · Wayne County
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Anthony Drogo Construction
Griswold, IA · Cass County
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Apex Build Works LLC
Chariton, IA · Lucas County
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Api Contracting LLC
Eldora, IA · Hardin County
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Apll Homes
Urbandale, IA · Polk County
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Arlington Development INC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
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Arnold Construction
Chariton, IA · Lucas County
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Artistry Homes LLC
Johnston, IA · Polk County
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Astra Homes LLC
Urbandale, IA · Polk County
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Atb Lakeside INC DBA Stonegate Custom Homes DBA Stonegate Custom Homes
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
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Atlas Builders LLC
Council Bluffs, IA · Pottawattamie County
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Avalos Construction LLC
Council Bluffs, IA · Pottawattamie County
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B & K Construction LLC
Ossian, IA · Winneshiek County
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B & S Construction INC
Sioux Center, IA · Sioux County
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B R Flynn Co INC
Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County
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B. Hohenstein Built LLC
Jackson, NE
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Baccam Built
West Des Moines, IA · Dallas County
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Bahicka Construction LLC
Urbandale, IA · Polk County
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Baker Construction Management LLC
Mystic, IA · Appanoose County
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Barrett Craps Renovation
Davenport, IA · Scott County
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Barry Frantz Construction INC
West Liberty, IA · Johnson County
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Bart Holles Construction
Sioux City, IA · Woodbury County
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Batres Carpenter INC
Des Moines, IA
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Beaverbrooke Builders LLC
Grimes, IA · Polk County
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Beebe Construction
Tracy, IA · Marion County
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Behounek Carpentry
Chelsea, IA · Tama County
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Behr Construction Homes LLC
Adel, IA · Dallas County
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Bello Builders Iowa LLC
Norwalk, IA · Warren County
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Bergo Construction & Cabinetry
Lake Mills, IA · Winnebago County
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Berning Construction LLC
Osceola, IA · Clarke County
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Bertrand Construction LLC
Sioux City, IA · Iowa County
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Better Day Homes
Gilbert, IA · Story County
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Premium — pays for placement, shown firstVerified — owner confirmed their details with the StateEvery registered contractor is listed either way — a badge moves a listing up, it never removes anyone, and neither is a judgement of anyone’s work.

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How to choose the best new single-family housing construction in Iowa

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, and neither do we — the 749 registered new single-family housing construction listed on this page (current as of September 2026) are the complete State registry for Iowa, shown without any quality ranking. “Best” is not a list you can look up; it is the contractor who is right for your job. Here is the method the pros’ own trade associations recommend for finding them:

1. Start from the complete list, not an ad. Every business above holds a current State registration — a legitimacy baseline the incumbents’ pay-to-play lists cannot promise. Shortlist three or four whose location and trade fit your project.
2. Confirm the registration is active. Check each one on the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing’s official portal (verify a registration ↗). Every profile here links to the State’s own record so you can check it in one click.
3. Get current proof of insurance. Ask for a certificate of general liability and workers’ compensation. Never let uninsured work start on your property.
4. Get at least three written, itemized bids. Compare the same scope apples-to-apples. Be wary of a bid far below the rest — it usually hides missing scope or “surprise” costs later.
5. Check references and recent local work, then put the full scope, price, milestone payment schedule, and warranty in a written contract before anyone starts.

The full guide: finding the best contractor in Iowa →Questions to ask before you hire →How to verify a registration →

Frequently asked questions

What is a mechanic’s lien and how does it affect an Iowa homeowner?

A mechanic’s lien is a claim filed against your property by a subcontractor or supplier who was not paid — which can happen even if you paid your general contractor in full. Iowa maintains a public construction notice registry for residential projects. Collecting signed lien waivers as you release each payment is the standard protection.

Do home builders have to be registered in Iowa?

Yes. Builders earning $2,000 or more per year from construction must register with the State under Iowa Code ch. 91C. Registration confirms unemployment-insurance and workers’ compensation compliance. Iowa does not license home builders or test their competence, so references, completed local homes, and proof of insurance carry the weight here.

Who builds ADUs (accessory dwelling units) in Iowa?

The same registered contractors who build single-family homes — an ADU is a small dwelling on the same lot as an existing house, whether a backyard cottage, a garage conversion, or an attached suite. Whether one is allowed, and at what size, is set by each city’s zoning ordinance, so check with your city’s planning department before you collect bids. The builder must hold the same Iowa contractor registration as for any other home.

Who are the best registered new single-family housing construction in Iowa?

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, so there is no official "best registered new single-family housing construction" list — any site claiming one is guessing. Instead, this directory shows the complete field: all 749 registered new single-family housing construction the State lists in Iowa, unranked, so you can compare them yourself. To find the best one for your project, confirm each contractor's registration is active, ask for current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation (and, for a licensed trade, a current State trade license), and get at least three written itemized bids before you hire.

How many registered new single-family housing construction are there in Iowa?

As of September 2026, the State of Iowa lists 749 registered new single-family housing construction in Iowa. This directory shows all of them — it is the complete public registry, with no paid placement affecting who is listed.

Is a registered contractor the same as a licensed contractor?

No. Iowa requires most construction contractors to register with the State (Iowa Code ch. 91C), but registration is not a license, an endorsement, or a guarantee of quality, insurance, or bonding. It confirms only that the business filed a current registration with the State.

How do I verify a contractor's Iowa registration?

Look up the registration number on the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing's official portal (https://laborportal.iwd.iowa.gov/iwd_portal/). Every profile in this directory links to the State's own record so you can confirm it independently — see the step-by-step guide at https://contractiowa.com/verify.

Are these contractors insured or bonded?

Registration does not verify insurance or bonding. Always ask a contractor for current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and get at least three written bids, before you hire.

Where does this data come from and how current is it?

It comes directly from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing's public "Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations" record, last exported September 2026. You can download the full list as a CSV, or read how this directory is built.

↓ Download this list (CSV)Data, sources & method →Verify a registration with the State ↗