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address: "4503 E. 50th street, Des Moines, Iowa 50317, United States"
latitude: 41.6122
longitude: -93.5296
phone: "(515) 202-4997"
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rating: 5
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# Unique Homes Iowa

Original Houzz profile: [Unique Homes Iowa](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/unique-homes-iowa-pfvwus-pf~2113947328)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Des Moines, IA
- **Serves:** Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Altoona, Clive, Grimes, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Bondurant, Polk City, Windsor Heights, Mitchellville, Beaverdale, Elkhart, Runnells, Alleman, Sheldahl, Berwick
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

Unique Homes is a premier, award winning builder in central Iowa. We create architecturally grand and luxurious homes that blend imagination, excitement, privacy and warm, comfortable environments. Our homes are unique to each client. They are known for their rich interior wood, iron treatments, faux finishes and volume ceilings. They also are renowned for their walls of glass, grand staircases, elegant fireplaces, pools and spa baths and creative blends of interior and exterior spaces. Coordinating the numerous details it takes to build our homes, Unique Homes has assembled a team of professional employees, subcontractors and suppliers. They bring proven knowledge of their respective areas, while adhering to the company’s commitment to meticulous attention to detail and excellence in everything they do.

### Services Provided

- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction

### Areas Served

- Des Moines
- West Des Moines
- Ankeny
- Urbandale
- Johnston
- Altoona
- Clive
- Grimes
- Norwalk
- Pleasant Hill
- Bondurant
- Polk City
- Windsor Heights
- Mitchellville
- Beaverdale
- Elkhart
- Runnells
- Alleman
- Sheldahl
- Berwick

### Typical Job Cost

$350,000 - 1 million

We can create your own custom home ranging from $350,000-$1,000,000+

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Unique Homes Iowa |
| Address | 4503 E. 50th street, Des Moines, Iowa 50317, United States |
| Phone | (515) 202-4997 |
| Website | https://www.uniquehomesia.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 47 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Unique-Homes-384138205026214
- Blog — www.uniquehomesia.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Unique Homes Iowa](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/unique-homes-iowa-pfvwus-pf~2113947328)
- **Website:** https://www.uniquehomesia.com/
- **Phone:** (515) 202-4997

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Awards by Year for Home Builders Association – Greater Des Moines HomeShowExpo:
- 2017 \| 2007 \| 2002 \| 1999 \| 1998 \| 1996 \| 1995

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-greater-des-moines-pfvwus-pf~2047741914)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-192075981, July 2019**

> Unique Homes built us a beautiful one and a half story home.  This is a very professional company and they are easy to work with.  They were quick to respond to our requests and provided great expertise.  Their craftsmanship is beautiful and unique.  We’re very happy with our new home!

**★★★★★ — HU-433226720, Dec. 2018**

> Absolutely amazing. If you were looking for a builder, no need to search anymore. Brett and his team at Unique Homes are absolutely the best. His communication and quality of work is second to none. When we started the building process we were very nervous hearing all the horror stories of other builders lack of communication follow-through, and execution. I can confidently say that none of these are attributes of Brett and Unique Homes. My wife and I have pretty high standards and expectations. Prior to meeting Brett we fired four builders because they could not meet our needs. Not only did Brett meet, but he exceeded our expectations on all fronts. If Brett can keep my wife happy and informed throughout a multiple month process, then I am confident that he can meet the needs of anyone and everyone. We are so happy with the work product we would be willing to talk with anyone looking at using Brett and Unique Homes. Brett’s brother, father, and sister were all equally fantastic throughout the process. Thank you Unique Homes!

**★★★★★ — IOWA FLOOR COVERING LLC, Sept. 2018**

> I have known the Unique Homes family both personally and professionally for the last 25 years.  I own a flooring company and have relationships with several home builders.  Unique Homes is ahead of the curve when it comes to design, quality, and customer service. If you are looking to build a home I highly recommend giving them a call.

**★★★★★ — Scott Langenberg, Sept. 2018**

> As a partner that works closely with Unique Homes, I get to see the care, individual touch and quality attention to detail that goes into every single one of the truly unique homes they build.  I have yet to come across a client that hasn't been 100% thrilled with their home after working with the Kiester family.  If you are looking for a truly high quality home with the best craftsmanship and professionalism around, look no further than Unique Homes.

**★★★★★ — Jake Boyd Photo, July 2018**

> I have photographed many properties for Unique Homes and I can say that they are one of the most professional and respected builders in Des Moines. Their homes are top of the line and done right, down to the smallest details. We shoot for a lot of companies and have seen a lot of homes, and Unique does it right, EVERY time. Walking through a completed custom by Unique Homes, you quickly realize that they are in an elite group. These aren't just cookie cutter homes. Mark and the rest of Unique Homes would be an excellent choice if you're looking to build in the Des Moines area. I highly recommend them.

**★★★★★ — HU-9919453598225671188319, July 2018**

> I have had Mark and Brett build two beautiful custom homes for my family and myself.  Their Unique Homes name fits to a tee.  Each home is completely custom and while the style and character point to a Unique home, each are a work of Art.  From the design process to the end, Mark and Brett are hands on and involved.  They are truly artists and their vision in amazing.  I would build with them again...

**★★★★★ — Sharon Townsend, July 2018**

> As an eighty plus year old widow the prospect of building a new house was daunting. Mark and Brett Kiester were so helpful finding an architect to draw a plan per my ideas and then taking me to places to find the supplies needed to build the house. Lighting, floors, paint, stone, fireplace, landscape all shown to me to choose.  I love living here.

**★★★★★ — Randy & Marilyn Miller, June 2018**

> The team at Unique Homes hit it out of the Park!
> It was our first time building a home. Working with Mark and Brett made it easy for us to envision what we could expect. End result..Our beautiful Villa!
> With nearly 30 years of amazing expertise and numerous honored
> awards we knew we were in good hands.
> They were professional, easy to work with, attention to detail, craftsmanship and great people! We're beyond thrilled to acknowledge that their follow up and dedication to excellence has earned them our business for building our next home!
> We hold the Unique Homes Family in high regards and would recommend them to anyone.

## Selected projects

- [2018 Home Show](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2018-home-show-pj-vj~4149081)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 52
- [2018 DM HomeShow Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2018-dm-homeshow-custom-home-pj-vj~3492012)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 43
  - Description: Project Year: 2017 Project Cost: $700,000-$900,000 Zip Code: 50211
- [The Villas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-villas-pj-vj~3492026)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 31
  - Description: Project Date: 2017 Project Cost: $350,000-$500,000 Zip Code: 50009
- [Custom Ranch Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-ranch-style-pj-vj~3492020)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 24
  - Description: Project Year: 2017 Project Cost: $350,000-$500,000 Zip Code: 50237
- [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exteriors-pj-vj~3492032)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
- [Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-suite-pj-vj~3492046)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Great Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/great-rooms-pj-vj~3492039)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Kitchen and Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-dining-room-pj-vj~3492043)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
- [Entertaiment Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entertaiment-rooms-pj-vj~3492055)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 29
- [Kiester Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kiester-residence-pj-vj~470702)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 24
- [Crafsman Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crafsman-ranch-pj-vj~5593444)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 56
- [1.5 Story Custom Craftsman / Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1-5-story-custom-craftsman-farmhouse-pj-vj~5593424)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 54
- [Spacious Walk-Out Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spacious-walk-out-ranch-pj-vj~5593398)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 55
- [Modern Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-cottage-pj-vj~5593363)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 69
  - Description: New Modern Cottage
- [Townhomes at Eagle Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/townhomes-at-eagle-creek-pj-vj~4834436)
  - Location: Altoona, IA
  - Photos: 44

[See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/unique-homes-iowa-pfvwus-pf~2113947328)

## Ideabooks

- [Exterior ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131954526/list/exterior-ideas) — 1 idea
- [Gillon Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120751289/list/gillon-residence) — 117 ideas
- [Miller](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118026262/list/miller) — 16 ideas
- [Arringdale](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121744856/list/arringdale) — 2 ideas
- [Unique Selections](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114359352/list/unique-selections) — 46 ideas
- [Shower](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115933646/list/shower) — 19 ideas
- [kiester8's Favorites](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1635896/list/kiester8-s-favorites) — 711 ideas

[See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/uniquehomesia)

## Community Q&A

**Q: grass plant** *(in Photo Questions)*

where did the grass plant come from?

A: Interior design and furniture was done by The Elements https://www.elementsbyksorbe.com/projects.html

**Q: Are the bookcases custom made?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Yes, this is a custom made book shelf.

**Q: Light in entryway** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love the light! From where was it purchased?

A: Thank you! We purchase all of our lighting through a local vendor of ours.

**Q: IS the bookshelf custom or can it be purchased online** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: This is a custom built bookshelf.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*