Huxley, Iowa
Construction & Remodeling
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Huxley, Iowa General Contractor
About Us
Established in 2020, Busy Builders was founded to bring integrity and honesty back to remodeling and homebuilding. We serve Huxley and all of Story County, from small bathroom updates to complete custom home builds. This small rural community deserves contractors who deliver quality work and honest service, even for projects in towns where some contractors won’t travel.
Our Mission
Provide the most transparent and honest experience possible for any construction project. Huxley homeowners deserve contractors who show up when promised, communicate clearly, and deliver quality work at fair prices.
Our Vision
To serve all of Central Iowa with dedicated construction services, from West Des Moines through Story County and beyond.
Full-Service Construction And Remodeling in Huxley
New home construction in Huxley, IA. The city asks new home submittals for ACCA Manual J, S and D design documents plus 2012 Iowa Energy Code compliance paperwork. Few towns of 4,244 people do. It adds design cost up front, and it also means the house gets sized on math instead of habit. Water connection runs $800, with water and sewer tapping at $300 each. Review takes about 7 to 10 business days.
Home remodeling in Huxley, IA. The median Huxley home was built around 2000, so this is a 25 year old housing market, not an old one. That changes the work. We replace worn builder-grade finishes and rework layouts, rather than correcting structural age. The town grew 27.9 percent between 2010 and 2020, so a lot of neighbors bought new and now hit the same update cycle together. That makes material lead times the real constraint.
Kitchen remodeling in Huxley, IA. Kitchens in 2000s Huxley homes usually work fine as rooms. The island is small, the cabinets are oak, and the layout makes sense. So the project leans toward finishes, storage and lighting instead of moving walls, which keeps the scope tighter than in an older town. Trade permits run $125 each here, and we pull them with the main permit so nothing stalls at rough-in. Kitchen work starts around $250 per square foot.
Basement remodeling in Huxley, IA. Plenty of 2000s Huxley houses already carry a partly finished basement, done by the original builder or by a weekend project. Our job is usually a redo. We correct framing, square up the ceiling line, add storage, and move a stair that eats the best wall. Because the shell is young, these run faster than a basement in an older town. Safe Building of Polk City inspects.
Bathroom remodeling in Huxley, IA. Homes built around 2000 came with one-piece fiberglass tub and shower units that now look chalky and dated. Replacing one means opening the wall, so we check framing and the wet wall while it is open. Primary baths in these houses often hold a big corner tub nobody uses. Converting that footprint to a larger shower is the most common request we hear in Huxley.
Home additions in Huxley, IA. Anthem is adding about 270 residential units across 120 acres, with retail in early 2026 and a US 69 roundabout in summer 2026. This town is used to work trucks, and that helps. Additions still need a street opening permit at $75 when we touch pavement. We plan material drops around the roundabout work, so a crew is never left waiting on a truck. Additions start around $300 per square foot.
Basement finishing in Huxley, IA. Homes from the Huxley building boom were often roughed for a future bath and left open, which makes finishing simpler than starting cold. A bedroom still needs a 7 foot ceiling and an egress window with 5.7 square feet of net clear opening. Iowa averages 8.5 pCi/L of indoor radon against 1.3 nationally, so we test first. Cutting an egress well on a full-depth basement means excavating outside, so we plan yard access early. Trade permits run $125 each.
Deck building in Huxley, IA. A lot of Huxley decks came with the house around 2000 and have reached the end of a normal service life. We look hard at the ledger and the footings before anyone talks about new boards. Footings go 42 inches deep to clear frost. Huxley gives you 6 months from approval to start, which is plenty of runway if you file in spring instead of in July.
Building in Huxley and Story County
Huxley is the growth story in Story County. It grew 27.9 percent between 2010 and 2020, from 3,317 people to 4,244. Anthem keeps that going. It is a 120 acre mixed use development of about 270 residential units. Retail opens in early 2026, and a US 69 roundabout follows in summer 2026.Permits come from the City of Huxley at 515 N Main Ave, 515-597-2561. The Building Permit Packet was updated in August 2025, so use that version. Safe Building of Polk City inspects at 515-333-4161. Review runs about 7 to 10 business days, and work must begin within 6 months of approval.New home submittals here ask more than most towns this size. You need ACCA Manual J, S and D design documents and 2012 Iowa Energy Code paperwork. That front-loads design cost, and we say so up front.The published fees are clear. Trade permits run $125 each. Water connection is $800, water tapping $300, sewer tapping $300, street opening $75, plus a $50 administrative fee.Huxley does not publish its adopted code edition, and it is not on the state list of jurisdictions with approved local building code enforcement. We confirm the standard with the building official before we draw. Ballard schools serve the town, which sits in the Ames metro about 25 road miles from Des Moines.Call 844-435-9800. Permit rules and fees change, so confirm them with the city before you commit to a budget.
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Additions
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- Additional Story
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- Living Room
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Kitchen Remodeling
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- Countertops
- Appliances
- Cabinetry
- Windows
- Islands
- Lights
Home Building
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FAQs About Home Construction & Remodeling in Huxley, IA
Why does Huxley ask for Manual J, S and D on a new home?
Huxley requires ACCA Manual J, S and D design documents and 2012 Iowa Energy Code compliance documentation on new home submittals. Few towns of 4,244 people ask for that. It adds design work up front. It also means the house gets sized on math instead of habit, which shows up later in comfort and in the utility bills.
How long does permit review take in Huxley?
Plan on about 7 to 10 business days. Once approved, work must begin within 6 months. The Building Permit Packet was updated in August 2025, so use the current version rather than a saved copy. We file with the city at 515 N Main Ave and follow up rather than wait quietly for a call.
What are the published fees for a Huxley project?
Huxley posts real numbers, which helps. Trade permits run $125 each. Manufactured homes are $325. Water connection is $800, water tapping $300, sewer tapping $300, and street opening $75. There is also a $50 administrative fee. Fees change, so confirm the current schedule at 515-597-2561 before you set a budget.
Which building code does Huxley enforce?
Huxley does not publish its adopted code edition. The city is also not on the state list of jurisdictions with approved local building code enforcement. That is worth knowing rather than hiding. We confirm the working standard with the building official and with Safe Building of Polk City at 515-333-4161 before we draw plans.
What is the Anthem development?
Anthem is a 120 acre mixed use development in Huxley with about 270 residential units. Retail is opening in early 2026, and a US 69 roundabout is planned for summer 2026. It is a big reason the town keeps growing after a 27.9 percent jump between 2010 and 2020. Expect steady construction traffic through the season.
Is Huxley part of the Des Moines metro?
Huxley sits in the Ames metropolitan area, not the Des Moines one, though it works as a commuter town between the two along I-35. It runs about 25 road miles from Des Moines. Ballard Community School District serves the town. We work both metros, so the drive does not change how we schedule crews.
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