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title: "About Us - Busy Builders"
description: "Busy Builders is a registered Iowa contractor founded in 2020 by Blake Daniels in West Des Moines, building and remodeling homes across Central Iowa."
url: "https://busybuildersiowa.com/about-us/"
---

# About
 Busy Builders

Busy Builders has been building homes across Central Iowa since 2020, and every project starts with a clear plan, a fixed written estimate, and a registered general contractor who stays on site from permit to final walkthrough.

2020

Serving Central Iowa Since​

[Get Your Free Estimate](https://busybuildersiowa.com/contact-us/)

1285+

Completed Projects​

## Built on integrity and honesty.

### About Us

Blake Daniels founded Busy Builders in West Des Moines in 2020 to serve homeowners across Central Iowa. After decades in the trades, our team started the company to bring integrity and honesty back to remodeling and home building. We are a registered and insured Iowa contractor; Iowa Contractor Registration #C140184.

### Our Mission

Our mission is to provide the most transparent and honest experience possible when it comes to any construction project, whether that is a bathroom remodel or building your new home.

### Our Vision

Our vision is simple: grow to serve all of Iowa, starting with West Des Moines and the surrounding areas.

[See All Services](https://busybuildersiowa.com/our-services/)

## How We Work

Busy Builders started in 2020 with a simple promise: bring integrity and honesty back to construction. The founders spent decades in the trades and saw too many homeowners burned by vague bids and surprise costs. So we built the company around the opposite. You get a written, fixed price before work starts. You see the schedule. You know who is in your home.

Since then, we have completed more than 1,285 projects across Central Iowa. We build new homes, remodel kitchens and bathrooms, finish basements, build decks, and put on additions. One company, one point of contact, from the first walkthrough to the final inspection.

We are a registered Iowa contractor (Registration #C140184) through the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. Registration is the state requirement for general contractors in Iowa, and licensed electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians handle those trades on every job that needs them. Permits get pulled before work starts, not after questions come up.

Our service area covers about 50 miles around Des Moines: the metro plus Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Marshall, Warren, and Story counties. From Waukee to Marshalltown, the same crew standards and the same warranty apply. If you want to know what your project costs, call [844-435-9800](tel:8444359800) and ask. You will get a real answer.

## Meet the Owner

### Blake Daniels

## United in Purpose, Committed to Excellence.

## [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/blake-daniels/)

Owner and CEO of Busy Builders

At a young age, Blake knew he wanted to build homes for more families than just his own.

He started Busy Builders in 2020 and partnered with trade contractors he trusts. Together they can take on a project of any size across Central Iowa.

Whether it’s a bathroom refresh finished in a few weeks or a new custom home, Busy Builders is here to help you get it built.

- Achievement

## Your Project, Our Passion.

Since 2020, Busy Builders has completed 1,285+ projects across Central Iowa. We are a registered and insured Iowa contractor; Iowa Contractor Registration #C140184.

1285+

Completed Projects​

90+

Crew and Trade Partners​

2020

Serving Central Iowa Since​

## Our Building Partners.

## Get In Touch With Busy Builders!

Reach out to schedule a free estimate and get your project started!

## Phone Number

[844-435-9800](tel:844-435-9800)

## Contact Email

[office@busybuildersiowa.com](mailto:office@busybuildersiowa.com)

## Office Address

111 S 49th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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- Frequently Asked Questions

## FAQs About Busy Builders

How long have you been serving Central Iowa homeowners?

We’ve been in the trades in and around [Central Iowa](https://busybuildersiowa.com/service-area/) for decades, and Busy Builders officially opened in 2020.

Our experience ensures every job is built with quality and care.

What makes Busy Builders different from other contractors?

We focus on craftsmanship, clear communication, and designs tailored to each family.

Our goal is to deliver spaces that fit your lifestyle and stand the test of time.

Do you use subcontractors or handle the work in-house?

We manage every project from start to finish and partner only with trusted trades when needed.

This ensures high standards and accountability on every job site.

What areas in Central Iowa do you serve?

We serve Altoona, Ankeny, Ames, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Newton, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, and nearby communities all over [Central Iowa](https://busybuildersiowa.com/service-area/).

How do you make sure projects stay on schedule and budget?

Every project starts with a clear plan and detailed estimate.

We communicate throughout the process and adjust as needed to keep your project on track.

What types of projects are you most experienced with?

Our team specializes in new [home construction](https://busybuildersiowa.com/home-building/), [whole home remodeling](https://busybuildersiowa.com/home-remodeling/), [kitchens](https://busybuildersiowa.com/kitchen-remodeling/), [bathrooms](https://busybuildersiowa.com/bathroom-remodeling/), [basements](https://busybuildersiowa.com/basement-remodeling/), [decks](https://busybuildersiowa.com/deck-building/), and [custom home additions](https://busybuildersiowa.com/home-additions/).

- Our Blog

## Delivering Full-Service Construction Solutions

[Read More About Our Services](https://busybuildersiowa.com/our-services/)

[Oct 14, 2026By Blake Daniels ### Bathroom Remodel Timelines in Urbandale: Why a Two-Week Estimate Becomes Four Read More Two to three weeks on site inside a five to eight week window. Here is what stretches an Urbandale bathroom remodel and how to keep the schedule honest.Two to three weeks on site inside a five to eight week window. Here is what stretches an Urbandale bathroom remodel and how to keep the schedule honest.Two to three weeks on site inside a five to eight week window. Here is what stretches an Urbandale bathroom remodel and how to keep the schedule honest.](https://busybuildersiowa.com/bathroom-remodel-timelines-urbandale/)[Oct 12, 2026By Blake Daniels ### Remodeling an Already-Finished Basement: What Is Worth Redoing Read More A badly finished basement is a different project from a bare one. What is behind the walls, what to keep, and when to strip it to the studs.A badly finished basement is a different project from a bare one. What is behind the walls, what to keep, and when to strip it to the studs.A badly finished basement is a different project from a bare one. What is behind the walls, what to keep, and when to strip it to the studs.](https://busybuildersiowa.com/remodeling-an-already-finished-basement/)[Oct 9, 2026By Blake Daniels ### ADU vs Basement Suite for Aging Parents in West Des Moines Read More An ADU or a basement suite for a parent moving in? Iowa SF 592, costs, appraisal treatment and step-free access compared for West Des Moines.An ADU or a basement suite for a parent moving in? Iowa SF 592, costs, appraisal treatment and step-free access compared for West Des Moines.An ADU or a basement suite for a parent moving in? Iowa SF 592, costs, appraisal treatment and step-free access compared for West Des Moines.](https://busybuildersiowa.com/adu-vs-basement-suite-aging-parents-west-des-moines/)

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