Happe Homes, LLP

Our custom home building service creates personalized residences tailored to individual needs and preferences. We work closely with clients to develop unique floor plans, select premium materials, and incorporate specialized features that reflect their lifestyle. The process includes professional project management, regular progress updates, and quality control inspections at every construction phase. This service benefits homeowners seeking a completely customized living space that meets specific functional and aesthetic requirements while maintaining energy efficiency and long-term value.

Our design consultation service helps clients make informed decisions about interior and exterior finishes. Professional designers provide curated material selections, space planning guidance, and style recommendations. The process includes showroom visits, sample reviews, and design coordination with construction teams. This service benefits homeowners by streamlining decision-making, ensuring cohesive design elements, and achieving a polished final product that aligns with current design trends and personal preferences.

Comprehensive project management oversees all aspects of home construction from start to finish. This includes scheduling subcontractors, managing timelines, coordinating material deliveries, and maintaining quality control standards. The service provides regular client updates, budget tracking, and issue resolution throughout the building process. This benefits homeowners by reducing stress, ensuring efficient workflow, and guaranteeing that all project components integrate seamlessly for timely completion.

We offer floor plan customization services to adapt existing designs to specific client needs. This includes modifying room layouts, adjusting square footage, reconfiguring living spaces, and incorporating accessibility features. The service involves collaborative planning sessions, 2D/3D visualization tools, and structural engineering assessments. This benefits homeowners by providing flexibility to create functional spaces that perfectly match their family's lifestyle while maintaining architectural integrity and building code compliance.

Our move-in ready homes provide immediate occupancy options with completed construction and professionally curated finishes. These homes include recently built properties with modern amenities, energy-efficient features, and finished landscaping. The service offers expedited closing timelines and minimal wait periods for homeowners seeking immediate relocation. This benefits buyers looking for a streamlined purchasing process without compromising on quality or design standards.

With over 20 years in Iowa's home building industry, Jake Happe leads our team with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. His hands-on approach ensures every project maintains the company's high standards while delivering personalized solutions for clients' unique needs.

Bringing extensive construction expertise to client consultations, Bill helps homeowners navigate design choices and project timelines. His technical knowledge ensures practical implementation of creative visions while maintaining structural integrity and budget considerations throughout the building process.

As lead interior design consultant, Erin guides clients through material selections and space planning decisions. Her design expertise helps homeowners achieve cohesive aesthetics while balancing functionality and personal style preferences in every completed residence.

Sierra serves as primary client liaison during construction, coordinating communication between homeowners and project teams. Her organizational skills ensure timely updates, prompt issue resolution, and consistent maintenance of project timelines and quality standards.

Managing on-site operations, Kevin oversees daily construction activities and progress tracking. His leadership ensures adherence to safety protocols, quality control measures, and timely completion of project milestones while maintaining open communication with homeowners.

We combine personalized design options with transparent communication and a proven building process that consistently delivers on time and within budget.

Yes, we maintain a selection of completed homes in prime locations across Des Moines and Ankeny for immediate occupancy.

Typical construction timelines range from 6-12 months depending on project complexity, with clear milestones communicated upfront.

We partner with preferred lenders to help clients secure competitive financing solutions for their custom home projects.

All homes include a comprehensive 1-year builder warranty covering workmanship and materials, with optional extended coverage available.

Yes, we offer full customization of floor plans, finishes, and features to create a home that perfectly matches your lifestyle.

We've been in our Happe Home 5 years. We purchased a "spec" home so there was no customization we could do but it was brand new. We've had a mostly a positive experience with our home over these past 5 years. Our master bedroom floor makes a quite loud/annoying "creak" when you walk on it and you can hear it down in the living room. It's not a pleasant sound from a new house for sure. We brought this floor creaking issue up during our warranty period and the Happe warranty specialist basically told us we'd have to live with it (not ideal but we've learned to live with it).

We tried those screws that go into the subfloor that are supposed to help floor squeaks and those did not work. This has probably been the biggest pet peeve of ours over the last 5 years! Our deck was not flashed correctly and leaked water in through the basement window but they were able to address that issue fairly quick. Apparently, it wasn't flashed correctly when the deck was built and connected to the house.

The carpet and padding used throughout the house must be cheap as it crackles sometimes when you walk over it after vacuuming. I assume it's the carpet padding that is the issue but it's just a minor nuisance at this point. The bathroom faucets Happe (or plumbing company they contracted) used are really cheap and lasted only about a year. The handles on each of them started to get so stiff when you turn them it was not good.

We ended up just replacing them. We haven't really experienced many issues with drywall cracks except for a little drywall cracking in the master bathroom that we were able to touch up so it wasn't a big deal.

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.

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.

Literally no way this isnt 5 star review from every one else. Im so happy to be in a Happe home. Pun intended. But they really are amazing. So happy I have this home.

We had such a great experience from start to finish with Happe Homes! We wanted to create our dream home, they immediately understood our vision and made it come to life! The process was painless and done in a timely manner. We have received sooo many compliments and recommend Happe Homes to everyone!!

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

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!

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 cant say enough good things about my expense with Happe Homes.

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!! Cant wait to see the finished project!

Building my home with Happe has been nice and easy. They have kept me posted and up to date at each step with what to expect. They have been quick to answer my numerous questions and professional in their replies. Their showroom of options really made it easy to decide what we wanted. Very happy with Happe.

Great people. Jake really cares about the product he puts out and that the homeowner has a great experience and ends up with a great home!