Business Details
30 Years
experience
Custom Home Builder in Des Moines, IA
Homes by Brill has been a trusted custom home builder in the Des Moines area for 27 years, specializing in creating personalized living spaces that reflect each family's unique needs. Our process begins with understanding your lifestyle, values, and budget, followed by detailed planning and transparent communication throughout construction. We maintain long-term relationships with experienced subcontractors to ensure quality craftsmanship and cost efficiency. Our commitment to exceptional customer service includes guiding clients through financing options, land selection, and rebate programs. We offer a one-year warranty on all homes and prioritize client involvement at every stage.With over 500 completed projects, we combine local market expertise with a dedication to building lifelong relationships. Our team handles everything from initial design to final walkthroughs, ensuring a stress-free experience. We focus on creating homes that exceed expectations while maintaining affordability and attention to detail. Our reputation is built on client testimonials and referrals, reflecting our dedication to integrity and excellence. We remain actively involved throughout construction, providing regular updates and addressing concerns promptly.
Services
Custom Home Building
Land Finding Services
Financing Assistance
Subcontractor Coordination
Warranty Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We maintain 20-25 year relationships with trusted subcontractors for quality assurance
- Our transparent process includes detailed cost estimates and timeline projections
- We offer personalized financing assistance through direct lender partnerships
- We provide comprehensive land selection support with covenant reviews
- Our one-year warranty covers post-construction issue resolution
What people say
Professional guidance
Transparent communication
Quality craftsmanship
Personalized attention
Timely completion
Services
Custom Home Building
We create personalized custom homes tailored to each family's unique needs and lifestyle. Our process includes initial consultation, design development, and full construction management. Clients receive detailed floor plans and cost estimates before construction begins.
Land Finding Services
We assist clients in finding suitable building lots through our network of land sellers. Our service includes location analysis, covenant reviews, and cost negotiations to ensure optimal site selection for home construction.
Financing Assistance
We provide direct financing assistance through established lender relationships. Our service includes construction loan arrangements and long-term mortgage planning to minimize client costs and maximize tax benefits.
Subcontractor Coordination
We manage all subcontractor relationships with professionals we've worked with for 20-25 years. This ensures quality control, cost efficiency, and timely resolution of construction issues throughout the building process.
Warranty Services
We offer a comprehensive one-year warranty covering home systems and components. Our service includes direct support for issue resolution and coordination of manufacturer warranties for appliances and building materials.
People
Don Brill
Owner/Builder
With 27 years of experience in custom home building, Don Brill leads Homes by Brill with a focus on personalized service and quality craftsmanship. He maintains direct client relationships throughout the building process.
Questions
What areas do you serve for custom home building?
We serve Des Moines and surrounding communities including Norwalk, West Des Moines, Bondurant, Ankeny, and other nearby Iowa cities.
How long does the custom home building process take?
Most projects take approximately six months from initial planning to final walkthrough, depending on design complexity and client decisions.
Do you help with land selection and financing?
Yes, we provide comprehensive land finding services and work directly with lenders to arrange construction loans and long-term mortgages.
What kind of warranty do you offer?
We provide a one-year warranty covering all home systems, plus we pass along manufacturer warranties for appliances and building components.
How involved will I be in the building process?
Clients participate in all design and construction decisions, with regular updates and opportunities to review progress throughout the project.
What makes your company different from other builders?
Our 27-year local experience, long-term subcontractor relationships, and personalized approach with direct owner involvement set us apart from other builders.
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Reviews (4)
Tyler Akins
Oct 14, 2017
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My wife and I just completed our first ever custom home build, and I must say that the experience was a good one. We were referred to Don by a co-worker of my wife's that said he was good to work with. He came as advertised. He was honest, upfront, and easy to work with. No question was a dumb question, and he explained everything in simple terms, which made the entire process easy for us. He was always accessible if we needed to call and ask questions, and his door was always open for a meeting if needed. Sure, some small issues came up, but that will happen with building a new home. Don was quick
Shannon Miller
Oct 03, 2017
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Although we ended up not building, Don made the decision VERY hard for us to choose otherwise. Everything and anything we needed he was right there with some advise and help, he bent over backwards to help us get to where we wanted to be. I would HIGHLY recommend Homes by Brill to any and everyone who wants to find their forever. 2 months into our house renovation I think Ive said why didnt we build with Don about 1000 times!
Brandon Klinge
Sep 03, 2016
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I've been fortunate enough to work alongside Don Brill for nearly 20-years in the Des Moines area building industry and can unequivocally attest to his high moral and ethical character and vast and skillful knowledge of the home building process. It's an honor to play a part in producing a Homes by Brill project - an honor that always leads to a very satisfied homeowner.
Ashley Jo Powell
Jun 01, 2016
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Mary Jo K thinks homebuilding with Homes By Brill is Sooooo much fun because she is the Office Manager from Homes By Brill. She works 10 feet from the owner. How shady is that? The truth is these homes are garbage. Brill built our home and its falling apart. The owner knows better than you no matter how strange something seems or how many times youve done this in the past. Of course you dont need house wrap he said! Pictures of the mold and rot have been added to the images gallery. We have to replace the sheathing (rotted away), some insulation, the siding, and all of the stone
