How We Build
How We Build
Crafting Your Dream Home with Elegance and PrecisionBuilding a custom home should feel like one of the most exciting decisions you've ever made, because it is. At Destination Homes, our process is designed to protect that feeling. Every phase is structured, every decision is guided, and every detail is documented so that from the first conversation to the day you walk through your front door, you feel informed, in control, and confident in what's being built.
Your Vision. Your Destination. Our Process.
Exclusive Online Owner Portal
From the moment your contract is signed, you have access to a private Owner Portal that gives you real-time visibility into your build. Review construction updates, communicate directly with your project team, track your selections, and stay informed at whatever level of detail you prefer.
You shouldn't have to wait for a weekly call to know what's happening with a $1M investment. The portal removes that uncertainty entirely.
Initial Consultation: Defining Your Vision
We start with a conversation, not a sales pitch. You'll meet with our team to walk through what you're looking for, where you want to live, and what's most important to you in the finished home. We listen more than we talk at this stage. The goal is to determine whether we're genuinely the right builder for what you're planning.
Schedule Your Consultation
Interested in learning more? Contact our team to schedule a consultation!
Complete the form and someone from our team will get back to you and answer any questions you may have bout the community, floor plans, pricing, etc.
Design Phase: Bring Your Dream to Life
The design phase begins with an Initial Plans and Specifications meeting, a working session where we refine the preliminary design around your priorities. From there, the process moves through three defined stages:
Floor Plan Development: Finalizing a layout built around how you actually live, not just square footage and room count.
Exterior Design: Selecting the facade, materials, and details that reflect the home you've been picturing.
Bid Set Preparation: Producing a complete set of plans, specifications, and electrical drawings accurate enough to price with confidence.
Once the bid set is complete, we conduct a full Specifications Review together. Nothing moves forward until you've seen every detail and confirmed it reflects what you want. That review is your checkpoint, and we take it seriously.
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Budget and Pricing Phase: Transparent and Informed Decisions
We share your approved plans with a carefully selected group of trade partners and provide you with a detailed, line-item budget built on real numbers. You'll see exactly what you're paying for and why. We don't use vague allowances to make proposals look competitive. If a number is in your budget, it reflects an honest estimate of what that item costs.
Selection Meetings: The Details That Define the Home
You'll work directly with our design team through a structured selection process covering cabinetry, countertops, flooring, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, and
exterior finishes. Every selection happens in a defined sequence so each decision builds naturally on the last. You'll have the guidance you need to make choices you're genuinely proud of and the time to make them well. This is where your home stops being a floor plan and starts becoming yours.
Construction: Precision, Craftsmanship and Quality
With a commitment to superior quality and craftsmanship, our experienced team meticulously manages every aspect of the construction process. We coordinate with skilled tradespeople, oversee workmanship and conduct rigorous inspections to ensure every detail meets our elevated standards. The result is a luxury custom home that stands the test of time, both in durability and design.
Pre-Closing Walkthrough: Every Detail Reviewed
As your home nears completion, we provide a comprehensive orientation to introduce you to its features, maintenance and warranty. Our dedication to personalized service continues beyond closing, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable move-in experience. At Destination Homes, we value our ongoing relationship with you, offering continued support and a commitment to your lasting satisfaction.
Move-In & Ongoing Support
When you close on a Destination Home, the relationship doesn't end. Your Owner Portal stays active, your warranty coverage is in place, and our team remains reachable…the same team that was with you from the first conversation.
We've been building custom homes in the Des Moines metro for over 20 years. Our reputation comes from doing the work right, standing behind what we build, and caring about how the home performs long after the keys are handed over.
This is the Destination Homes difference, not just a beautifully finished home, but a process you'll actually want to talk about, and a builder you'll confidently refer.
