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Address
1492 NW 86th StreetClive, IA 50325
Phone
(515) 585-1052Hours
Mon-Sat: 8am - 5pm
Sun: 8am - 5pm
Your Des Moines Home Remodeling Contractor
If you're looking to transform a space in your home reach out to us today!
Welcome to Zenith Design + Build
We’re An Iowa Based, Top-Rated Des Moines Home Remodeler
We are a home remodeling and custom home builder, providing homeowners with unique designs and quality craftsmanship.
Our owner, Nicholas Donlin, founded Zenith in 2018 with the vision of providing homeowners with the best home remodeling and building experience possible. We work toward this vision each day, keeping our customers, their needs, and their budgets in mind in all we do.
Learn More About Zenith
Additions
When you need more space, we’ve got you covered. From permits to inspections to construction, we streamline your project from start to finish.
Custom Homes
Let us design + build the custom home of your dreams! We have plans to choose from, or we can design one to fit your needs.
Exteriors
The exterior of your home is the first thing people see! Let’s make your home stand out from the rest of the neighborhood.
Kitchen Remodeling
The kitchen is the heart of your home — it’s where everyone gathers and where memories are made. We can make it even more special by giving you the kitchen space, function, and style you have always wanted.
Bathroom Remodeling
Updating your bathroom elevates your mood! We can design + build the bathroom to fit your style and needs, and increase your quality of life.
Basement Finishing
If you’re wanting a guest room for mom, a play room for the kids, home theater, or a bar for entertaining; we can build the space of your dreams.
In Home Consultations Include:
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Discuss the full scope of your project to make sure our design meets your budget
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Take photos and measurements to create your floor plans
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Discuss your pain points, wants, and needs to create a beautiful, functional design
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Provide an initial estimate and discuss the time frame for the next steps
01.
Initial Consult
Meet with your Design Consultant to discuss the full scope of your project and your initial budget. In this meeting, your Design Consultant will get some initial measurements and a feel for your style.
02.
Initial Design
Once you’ve met with your Design Consultant, you’ll get an initial design and suggested budget.
03.
Design Selections
Once you love your floor plan your Design Consultant works with you to choose your fixtures and finishes otherwise known as selections.
04.
Proposal Meeting
So you love the design Zenith provided. Now what? You’ll get a written proposal for your project to sign in order to move forward with the project.
05.
Pre-Construction
In the pre-construction meeting, you meet your Superintendent and learn how to prep for construction.
06.
Construction
Arguable the most exciting part and the most challenging: construction! Your project is underway and soon you will have the home of your dreams.
Customer Focused
Raving Fans: We wouldn’t be Zenith without our customers, and we do the work we do to make them happy. If they aren’t raving fans of us at the end of a project, we haven’t done our job properly.
Continuous Improvement
There is always more to learn, and we are always learning! From podcasts and books to even YouTube videos, we are always passing around anything that can help each other grow.
Radical Transparency
We don’t sugarcoat around here. We believe in being transparent about everything from our process to the pricing. You never have to question if you’re being told the whole story.
Empathy
The world of residential remodeling and custom home building has a lot of ups and downs for both the customer and the builder. We keep this in mind as we work through the design + build process, and we’ve always got our customers’ backs.
Extreme Ownership
Plain and simple, we own what we do. We take ownership of our individual roles and ownership of our larger projects. We’re proud of the work we do, and we own that too.
Positive Mindset
We’re all about keeping it positive and seeing the good in things! We’re a pretty fun bunch, and keeping it positive keeps us that way.
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Testimonials From Our Satisfied Customers
Location:
Ankeny, Iowa
Service:
Exterior
Zenith Design + Build replaced our roof and gutters. They did an amazing job! The work was completed timely and the communication was excellent. They offered up great design advice on colors and materials that we would not have selected on our own. We highly recommend using Zenith for any project!
Sam Yoder
Location:
Waukee
Service:
Basement Remodel
Zenith helped us design and build a cigar room/sports cave, as well as remodel our basement bathroom. They took our broad ideas and turned them into a great finished product. The whole team has been easy to work with and very responsive to our questions and concerns. We would definitely recommend them!
Robin Lasell
Location:
West Des Moines
Service:
Kitchen Remodel
We met with Nicholas on recommendation from our designer. From first quote to completion of our project he was great to work with. Our project was a full kitchen remodel and involved all of the main floor too. We were able to do everything on our wish list with our modest budget. We did Ikea cabinets to keep costs down. The team even did the assembly for us which was much appreciated! The project started before Halloween and was largely done in time to host Thanksgiving. We had many subcontractors who were great to work with. When issues came up Nicholas and his team was always there to solve them. We love the beautiful end result! It came out just the way we had hoped.
Barb Harrington
Location:
Des Moines
Service:
Addition
We had a bath and closet addition added to our Beaverdale home. We weren't sure how it would turn out since the age of most Beaverdale homes are very old. We met Kelly and started the conversation. Later met with Nicholas and then Julieta and the project started. All the crews on site were great to work with. Everyone was very responsive. The end result was far above expectations. Zenith did not cut any corners and did far above-average work. I was hesitant on some of the design features but once they fell into place was absolutely more than impressed. Zenith is a superior design and build company so if you are looking to have it done right make sure to contact them.
Julia Gray
Location:
Des Moines
Service:
Kitchen Remodel
A great experience working with this team! We were all on the same page from start until finish. I am thrilled with the finished space and got exactly what I wanted. Professional, Design recommendations were spot on and love knowing everything up front. Very professional.
Debra Baldi
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Location:
Des Moines
Service:
Kitchen Remodel
A year ago I hired Zenith to do a total kitchen remodel. I am thrilled with the result. Nicholas was a pleasure to work with. He and his team designed a beautiful space and stayed within my budget as well as completing the project in the estimated time. Everyone who worked on the kitchen was professional and kept me well informed. My house is old and they were able to problem solve issues without compromising the design or cutting corners. I have received so many compliments on the new kitchen and I love it more a year later. I would highly recommend Zenith for any home project.
Tracy Hirst
Location:
Windsor Heights
Service:
Basement
Nick at Zenith did a great job of helping us understand the true cost of a complete basement remodel. We had open communication throughout the entire process and he was able to take our vision and create an unbelievable space for my family and me. The timelines were extremely accurate and the sub-contractor hired for various trades was respectful and very professional. I can't say enough great things about the experience we had and the quality of work was incredible.
Steve Nolan
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Location:
West Des Moines
Service:
Bathroom Remodel
Exceptional design, well priced, worked clean, professional at every step. Went the extra mile for all things. On time work, high quality, attention to detail!
Pernilla Werninger
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Location:
Des Moines
Service:
Kitchen
Hi, all you future remodelers, homebuilders, and just curious people. We, that is my husband and I, just want to give Zenith a huge thanks. We were more than happy with the job they did. If you want a company that's professional, competent, and does quality work, this is the company you will want. I thought everyone who came through our door was exceptional. I promise you will be a happy customer.
Patricia Casady
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Location:
Ankeny
Service:
Basement
This is an overdue review, but it’s also important to understand the work pre and post-completion. Let’s start by saying we made the right choice to go with Zenith Design Build to finish our basement. From the planning process, the follow-up, and finally the finished project − their team is second to none. I was initially impressed with Nicholas’ professional demeanor. He is flexible, dependable, and easy to be candid with. Beyond that − his team’s communication was timely and accurate. Communication was the top criteria I was looking for when meeting with different builders because it was important for me to be in the loop and understand the progress. With a project like a basement remodel, unforeseen things will come up and the most significant thing was their ability to address and provide a solution immediately, which is not always easy with multiple people working on different pieces of the puzzle. On top of the basement remodel, we also had side projects that they were able to tackle as well. This simplified things for us and created a seamless process. Of value to any homeowner is the support beyond completion of the project. We reached out with a couple of things post-completion and Zenith responded and tackled our requests immediately, even though the issue was something outside of their contracted work! This unwavering commitment is what sets them apart. Without a doubt, I highly recommend Zenith Design Build for your building and remodeling needs.
Kathy Ong
Areas We Serve
45 miles radius of Des Moines
These are the areas that we serve, if you are out of the area, please contact us to discuss a project
Des Moines
Indianola
West Des Moines
Norwalk
Urbandale
Cumming
Johnston
Waukee
Clive
Altoona & surrounding
Ankeny
Adel
Grimes
Polk City