CLIVE'S TRUSTED HOME BUILDERS SINCE 2003

Best Custom Home Builder in Clive, Iowa

Build Your Dream Home in Clive with Award-Winning Craftsmanship, Transparent Pricing, and Personalized Service

CLIVE NEIGHBORHOODS

Why Build a Custom Home in Clive, IA?

Clive stands out as one of Iowa’s premier communities for custom home construction. With a median household income of $131,082 and home values averaging $379,000, this thriving suburb offers the perfect blend of accessibility, amenities, and quality of life that discerning homeowners seek.

Strategic Location

Positioned at the crossroads of I-35, I-80, and I-235, Clive provides unmatched connectivity to the entire Des Moines metro area. Your daily commute to downtown Des Moines averages just 19 minutes.

Top-Rated Schools

Families building in Clive benefit from access to two A-rated school districts: West Des Moines and Waukee. Both districts consistently rank among Iowa’s finest.

Natural Beauty

Clive’s crown jewel is its 11.3-mile Greenbelt Trail system that winds through the community along Walnut Creek. Imagine building your custom home with direct access to scenic walking and biking paths.

Community & Safety

With a low crime rate and strong sense of community, Clive offers peace of mind. Residents enjoy year-round events like the Clive Festival and Concerts in the Park.

WHY CHOOSE HAPPE HOMES

Our Custom Home Building Services in Clive

Popular Clive Neighborhoods for Custom Homes

Shadow Creek

Located in Clive’s serene northwest quadrant, Shadow Creek offers diverse lot options from traditional designs to contemporary walkout styles. This developing community provides the perfect canvas for custom home construction, with lots backing to natural areas and open spaces.

Country Club

For those seeking an exclusive setting, the Country Club neighborhood surrounding Clive Lake offers premium lots for luxury custom homes. This established area features mature landscaping, water views, and proximity to the Des Moines Golf and Country Club.

Greenbelt Corridor

Build your custom home along or near Clive’s famous Greenbelt Trail system. These coveted locations offer the rare combination of suburban convenience and direct access to 11+ miles of recreational pathways, perfect for active families and nature enthusiasts.

Western Clive

The western portions of Clive feature newer developments with larger lots, ideal for expansive custom home designs. Many of these areas fall within the highly-rated Waukee School District and offer modern infrastructure and neighborhood amenities.

CLIVE'S LOCALLY BASED HOME BUILDER

Why Choose Happe Homes LLP as Your Clive Custom Home Builder?

Local Expertise with Regional Reach

Award-Winning Craftsmanship

Our portfolio speaks for itself. Each Happe Homes project showcases meticulous attention to detail, superior materials, and construction excellence. We don’t just build houses, we craft homes that stand the test of time.

Comprehensive Warranty Protection

Your investment deserves protection. Every Happe Homes custom build comes with comprehensive warranty coverage, giving you peace of mind long after you’ve moved in.

Personalized Service

You’re not just another project number to us. From your first consultation through final walkthrough and beyond, you’ll work with dedicated professionals who are invested in your satisfaction.

The Happe Homes Building Process in Clive

1. Initial Consultation

We begin with an in-depth conversation about your vision, lifestyle needs, budget, and timeline. Whether you’re building on your existing Clive lot or need help finding the perfect property, we provide guidance every step of the way.

2. Design Development

Working with our design team, we’ll create detailed plans that reflect your unique style and functional requirements. We incorporate your feedback at every stage, ensuring the final design exceeds your expectations.

3. Budget & Timeline

Before breaking ground, you’ll receive a comprehensive proposal outlining all costs and a realistic construction timeline. We believe in complete transparency, no hidden fees, no surprise expenses.

4. Permitting & Preparation

We handle all permitting requirements with the City of Clive, coordinate utility connections, and prepare your site for construction. Our experience navigating local regulations ensures a smooth approval process.

5. Construction Excellence

Once construction begins, you’ll receive regular updates and have direct access to your project manager. We maintain an organized, clean job site and coordinate our skilled craftsmen to deliver exceptional quality on schedule.

6. Final Walkthrough & Beyond

Before you move in, we conduct a detailed walkthrough to ensure every element meets our exacting standards. Our relationship doesn’t end at closing, we’re here to support you as you settle into your new custom home.

CLIVE AREAS

Custom Home Styles We Build in Clive

Modern Farmhouse

The modern farmhouse style blends rustic charm with contemporary functionality. Think clean lines, board-and-batten siding, open floor plans, shiplap accents, and large windows that flood interiors with natural light.

Traditional & Craftsman

For those who appreciate timeless elegance, our traditional and craftsman designs feature quality materials, thoughtful proportions, and classic details that never go out of style.

Contemporary

Embrace modern design with our contemporary custom homes featuring open concepts, minimalist aesthetics, sustainable materials, and smart home integration.

Ranch & Split-Level

Perfect for growing families or those planning to age in place, our custom ranch and split-level designs offer single-floor living with flexible space options.

Build on Your Own Lot in Clive

Already own property in Clive, IA? Happe Homes specializes in building custom homes on customer-owned lots. We’ll work with your specific site to design and construct the perfect home for your property, whether it’s in an established neighborhood or a rural setting.

What Clive's Homeowners Say

Reviews from families who chose our home builders for their Clive custom home.

We had such a great experience working with Happe Homes and Gladiator Homes. Getting to pick finishes and flooring from a carefully curated list made building a house easy. They kept us informed of progress and updated us on time lines. Our build got started earlier than anticipated and our closing was three weeks earlier too which was a huge blessing to us! The support from the team did not stop at closing and the warranty team is very responsive. In this current climate of builders closing their doors and leaving clients without finished projects I am so glad we could trust the Gladiator Team to complete our home! Services Floor fitting, Design, Deck construction, Interior decorating, Project management, Predesigned floor plans for homes, Interior finishing, Exterior painting, Home building, Interior design, Drywall installation, Plumbing fixture installation, Flooring

We bought a Happe Home that was already finished and have been very happy with it so far! Our superintendent Jared and his team were really great during the walk throughs and Happe made sure all of the little details were perfect. The quality of everything has been great! We had an issue with our sod washing away on our steep hill and Happe made the situation right. I would recommend Happe Homes!

Happe Homes built our three bedroom, two bathroom ranch with an unfinished basement. From the beginning to the end, my husband and I could not have been more impressed. Our initial consultation gave us all the confidence we needed to take the next steps in building our home. The team at Happe Homes is competent and friendly. We were most impressed with their level of craftsmanship in every stage of the built. (See pictures.) Working with Happe Homes was an overall great and fun experience. After hearing horror stories from friends and family about other builders, we found much relief in our decision to work with Happe Homes. 10/10 would recommend.

Thanks to everyone at happe homes for building our dream home! you guys were a dream to work with! sierra, erin and rylan - y’all rock!! Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Home building The team at Happe Homes is competent and friendly. We were most impressed with their level of craftsmanship in every stage of the built. (See pictures.) Working with Happe Homes was an overall great and fun experience. After hearing horror stories from friends and family about other builders, we found much relief in our decision to work with Happe Homes. 10/10 would recommend.

We recently purchased a Happe Homes ranch plan. We did not build with them as it was completed prior. From the initial showing through closing all of our interactions with Happe have been excellent very easy to work with. The craftsmanship and materials used are very good, way above average for a spec home.

We are very pleased with our home and so glad we went with Happe! The whole team was very helpful throughout the entire process. We started with one of their floorplans but made changes. Chris and Bill were very accommodating and worked with my wife and I to come up with a great plan that fits our needs. To pick out the finishes, Erin was really fun to work with. There are a lot of decisions that need to me made and she walked us through everything without being pushy. During the build, we had a great experience with our project manager, Troy. The whole team has been responsive and helpful since before we bought our house and after. We feel so strongly about Happe Homes, that my parents are also having a house built by them. Highly recommend! Positive Quality, Professionalism Services Consultation, Design, Flooring, Garage design and building, General repairs & maintenance, Drywall installation, Fan installation, Floor fitting, Tile work installation, Plumbing fixture installation, Landscaping, Interior decorating, Exterior painting, Project management, Waterproofing

We have been in our Happe home for 60+ days and are extremely satisfied with their product. The quality is second to none! We built from scratch by picking one of their floor plans and modifying to our needs. The staff walked us through the process step by step and it never felt too overwhelming. They gave us all the information needed to make the right decisions for us. Erin was amazing to work with and helped us make our design vision come to life. Chris, although dually representing us and Happe, was always fair and informative. He always put our questions first and we trusted his expertise. Happe has been extremely responsive in the few, small hiccups we’ve had since moving in and got them fixed right away. We can’t say enough good things about this builder. If you’re thinking of building, we HIGHLY recommend this amazing builder. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value

My husband and I have just moved into our beautiful new home and we absolutely love it! We expected the building process to be a little overwhelming, but every person at Happe Homes made sure we had a wonderful experience. Whenever we had questions or concerns, we were answered quickly and always in a helpful and pleasant manner. We had fun customizing our home without feeling overwhelmed and always feeling heard in what we wanted. The work itself is impeccable! As someone who is a bit of a perfectionist, I am beyond thrilled with how everything has turned out! I am so grateful that we chose to work with Happe Homes and they have given us this beautiful new home that we get to grow our family in.

Happe Homes built our house and we could not be more with the end result of our home. Day 1 Jake Happe and Bill Junod met us on the lot and described the vision and the process of building a home. When the owner takes the time to meet with you personally you know he is vested in the quality and commitment of his company. With help from Erin and Sierra to fine tune the touches of the house and the guidance and transparency they offer during the building process was great. Then to add the site superintendent Rylan who was spot on when it came to running the project and humored every comment and question we had and resolved issue we identified in a rapid manner. We couldn't ask for a better experience. THANK YOU.

We loved working with Happe Homes on our custom home build in Van Meter! It is beautiful and the process was as seamless as a new home build could be. We appreciated our customer service representative, Sierra, and our site superintendent, Stephen. They were there to answer any questions along the way. I would highly recommend Happe to anyone looking to build!

Bought a new Happe Home spec in Waukee and have loved our experience! Found our home close to them putting finishing touches. Luckily pretty much all the finishes are things I would have selected. We’ve been in our home for 5 months now and had little to no issues. All minor things that come with any new home purchase. Their warranty team is super responsive. Advantages using HH - one year home builder warranty, free moving up to 8 hrs, friendly owners/employees, quality products and tasteful finishes.

Theyre building in our neighborhood and they actually helped fix an issue created by our builder. They communicated with us better than our builder ever did. I would recommend using them if you're looking for a new build.

Literally no way this isn’t 5 star review from every one else. I’m so happy to be in a Happe home. Pun intended. But they really are amazing. So happy I have this home. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value

We were thinking of moving and building. We reached out to Happe Homes and they answered all of our questions promptly! We changed our minds due to family obligations. Highly recommend! Positive Responsiveness, Professionalism Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Best people and best builder! Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

So friendly and professional. Will definitely refer them to all my friends and family for their home needs.

Everything was as expected and even better. I couldn’t ask for any more. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Deck construction, Interior design, Landscaping

Worked with Happe on a charity event, they were extremely helpful and super supportive of our organization. They build beautiful quality homes! Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Country home building, Home addition construction, Home building, Drywall installation, Interior decorating, Exterior painting

A great company. Happe really stands by there work. Through the build process the are knowledgeable an detail oriented. There warranty is top notch and everyone goes above and beyond. I can’t say enough good things about my expense with Happe Homes. Positive Quality, Professionalism Services Custom home design, Design

Excellent customer service. Not to mention they build absolutely BEAUTIFUL homes! I hope I can work with them in the future when it is time for my dream home! Positive Quality, Professionalism

We just moved into our "Happe Home" and couldn't be more excited about our house! We are so thankful to everyone at Happe Homes for making our house exactly how we wanted it. Making selections for the home is always challenging but it definitely helped being able to visualize our options in Happe's showroom. Once construction started, everything was so easy. Kevin was great at communicating with us, making sure everything was completed to the best standard and hit our closing date with no issues! We will definitely recommend Happe Homes to our friends and family.

The whole staff at Happe has been wonderful to work with from start to finish! Definitely recommending Happe to all my friends and family!

This company is building my sons home, they are doing a wonderful job! They have been so helpful working with them and getting them through the building process. Highly recommend!! Can’t wait to see the finished project!

We have lived in our Happe Home for 3 years now, and still love it! Great process, wonderful variety of selections, and quality materials. Couldn’t be happier. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Home building

We built a home with Happe Homes and couldn’t be happier!! They were professional, took pride in their work and great follow through!! We love our home!!!

My son's town home is beautiful. Happe Homes worked hard to get it finished in time for him to move in before starting his new job transfer in Des Moines. He has enjoyed the home now for 3 years.

This company is great!! Makes beautiful homes and has some of the best people working for them!!! Positive Quality, Professionalism, Value

We recently moved into our "Happe Home," which we purchased during the framing stage. From the moment we signed the purchase agreement, representatives from Happe went out of their way to help us make our selections. They respond promptly and professionally to all emails, phone calls, and texts--our realtor mentioned several times that he has never worked with such a responsive builder. Kevin and Robert, the site coordinators, were in frequent communication to find out how we wanted things, often sending pictures of progress that was being made. We had a problem with a water line soon after closing, and Happe was very quick to fix the situation. Through all of our interactions with Happe Homes, it has been clear that having great customer service is one of their top priorities.

This was my first build with Happe Homes and it went great! Everyone involved was excellent to deal with and my clients are extremely happy with their new home.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Building in Clive

Everything you need to know about building a custom home in Clive, Iowa.

How long does it take to build a custom home in Clive?

Typical construction timelines range from 6-10 months, depending on home size and complexity. Weather, material availability, and custom features can impact this timeline. We provide a detailed schedule during the planning phase and keep you updated throughout construction.

Do I need to own land before contacting you?

Not at all! Many clients come to us before purchasing land. We can help you identify suitable properties in Clive, evaluate lots you’re considering, and guide you through the land acquisition process.

Can you work with my architect or designer?

Absolutely. We happily collaborate with outside architects and designers to bring their plans to life. We can also provide complete design-build services if you prefer a streamlined approach.

What warranties do you provide?

Every Happe Homes custom build includes comprehensive warranty coverage for structural elements, mechanical systems, and workmanship. We’ll detail all warranty provisions before you sign a contract.

Can I see examples of floor plans you've built in Clive?

Absolutely! We have dozens of floor plans that work beautifully on Clive lots, from 1,800 to 5,000+ square feet. Browse our complete floor plan gallery to find layouts that match your lifestyle and lot size.

Do you have any homes available now or under construction in Clive?

Yes! We typically have several homes in various stages of construction throughout Clive. View our available homes in Clive to see what’s currently available, including move-in ready options and homes you can customize during construction.

How do I start designing my custom home?

Great question! You can start by exploring our floor plans for inspiration, viewing available homes to see our work firsthand, or using our design tool to begin creating your dream home. We’ll guide you through every decision.

Start Building Your Custom Home in Clive Today

Ready to begin your custom home journey in Clive, Iowa? Happe Homes LLP combines local expertise, superior craftsmanship, and personalized service to create homes that exceed expectations.