Energy-Efficient Home Builders in Clive

“Can't say enough great things about Teal Creek Homes. Extremely professional, highly organized, and efficient is how I would describe our experience. My husband and I were wanting to downsize, and we found this hidden, wooded 1980's gem in West Des Moines, but it needed major updates. Jim and Julie not only went with us to inspect, but were able to get everything we wanted. The remodel started in mid September, and they finished a complete interior remodel by early Feb.! High quality, thorough with every detail. Bonus points that all the subcontractors were so friendly and accommodating. This was our first total house remodel and we were only a little over budget, but that was for add-ons that we wanted. We are heading to phase 2, which is the outside this spring and can't wait to see the magic that is Teal Creek Homes.”

“Building a new home can be a wonderful experience with the right builder. Brett and Oakwood were the perfect fit for our challenging build. They came highly recommended by our wonderful architect and she was so right. The home they built for us exceeded our expectations in every way. Brett is a perfectionist and you can see that in the work they do. He always had a plan to address any issue that arose and offered his professional opinion to help guide us as we made decisions. In a very short period of time he understood our goal and vision, bringing the house to life in an amazing way. Like every project, there are always a few things to address after you move in. Brett quickly responded to our questions and addresses any issue that comes up. Oakwood is by far the best contractor we have ever worked with. They have wildly talented staff who do excellent work.”

“I contracted with James Otis to remodel the main level bathroom and add a new bathroom and closet on the 2nd floor of my 1930s home. James is a knowledgeable, meticulous, conscientious, and hard- working one-man construction company. This was my first experience with a major remodeling project. Being a “word of mouth” contractor, James understood this. He developed a separate written proposal which included an itemization of material and labor cost estimate for each of the main level and upper level bathrooms. James provided the necessary insurance papers. James made every effort to work within the initial budget providing suggestions/recommendations on quality fixtures and other materials. His suggestions also included having blown-in cellulose insulation to increase energy efficiency which was completed through a Mid-American Energy approved contractor. James was always present when sub-contractors worked on electrical, plumbing, insulation, and other additions. Electrical wiring in the basement was fixed (a previous contractor or DIY bad quality work). James would not proceed with the project until he got an electrical, plumbing, and general inspector approval. James worked through the cold winter including weekends to ensure the project progressed and was completed on time as proposed. I could not have been more satisfied with the finished projects. Both bathrooms have been well used this summer. The closet area has added a much-needed storage space. An unusable attic on the upper level is now converted into a functional bathroom/closet. I highly recommend James for a remodeling/addition project to your home. I look forward to working with James on other remodeling projects.”