We know that selecting a homebuilder is one of the most important decisions you will make on your home building journey. Our team has developed a highly personalized approach to the home building process, drawing on over 20 years of experience in the industry. Our commitment to friendly and consistent communication throughout the build and beyond, professional design assistance and style curation, and commitment to quality craftsmanship while maintaining fair pricing and timelines are at the foundation of our process.

Building Your Custom Home With JRL Builders

Our Home Building Process

The first step in making your dream home a reality is gathering all of the hopes, dreams, wants, and wishes for your build. Maybe you have a vision board, have been compiling notes, or are storing all your ideas in your head.

At this point you likely have a budget in mind, and you may have prequalified for a construction and home loan. If so, that’s great! If not, no problem we can discuss during our initial meeting.

Idea

Our team at JRL Builders would love to meet with you and hear your ideas for your new home. During our initial meeting, our team will walk you through our process and answer any questions you may have. If you decide our team is the right fit to build your dream home, the next step is to sign the Professional Services Agreement (PSA). This agreement allows us to dedicate the time and expertise needed to create a comprehensive project plan tailored to your vision. Once the PSA is in place, we will begin the architectural design phase where your ideas truly start to take shape.

Selecting your Builder

You will meet with our team to discuss the specifications of your build. After the selections are made, we will work on formulating the cost to build your home. This process will take 1-2 weeks depending on the complexity of your build.

Once complete, you will receive the Plans and Specs documents. This will outline the features chosen for your home and provides a list of allowances to further customize your home such as cabinets, countertops, flooring, light fixtures, etc. Once you have reviewed and approved the finished Plans and Specs document, it's time to sign the Construction Contract. Now we can start designing your home!

Plans and Specs Meeting and Construction Contract

One of the most exciting aspects of the build is selecting the specific elements for your home! With over 200 selections to make on an average build, you will love working with our exclusive design firm, LT Design Co. Lindsay will expertly guide you through the design phase, ensuring the process of bringing your vision to life is fun and enjoyable!

Lindsay will guide you through a few selection meetings with our trusted vendors, she will assist you with your selections to ensure we deliver the home of your dreams.

Some of the selections you’ll make during these meetings:

Fireplace
Interior/Exterior Door Styles
Window Color
Tile Options
Countertop Options
Plumbing and Lighting Fixtures
Paint/Stain Selections for Walls/Trim
Masonry Options
Shingle Options
Siding/Fascia Color
Garage Door Options

Designing your Dream

You will collaborate with our team to bring your architectural design to life. Either select from one of our plans or bring a plan with you for a starting point. Your needs, wants and wishes for the build will be considered and result in plans that will maximize the use of your lot.

Architectural Plan

Luke will meet you at your build site to review conditions and considerations including:

Topography and other considerations
House placement
Identify any trees or other landscape features you want to keep
Additional items such as lot shape, zoning, easements, set backs, building restrictions, utilities, etc.

Build Site Review

JRL Builders will apply for a building permit and all documents will be sent to our vendors and subcontractors.

To finance the build, you can take out a construction loan and we will make draws on your behalf or we can take out the loan and sell you the property at the end of the build. Once the permit and financing is approved, we can start building! Our team of highly skilled professionals will continue to expertly guide you through each phase of the build to deliver the home of your dreams.

Permit & Financing

Now it’s time to break ground on your new home! The JRL team will be onsite through each stage of construction ensuring the quality and efficiency of your build. You will have access to up-to-date information through your Buildertrend portal, including your schedule and selections. Our team is also here to answer any questions you may have or to walk you through the site if needed.

Overview of the Build Process:

Site Prep
Foundation and Framing
Major Systems Rough-In
Insulation and Drywall
Flooring, Cabinets, Tile, Plumbing Fixtures, Paint
Lighting, Fixtures, and Appliances

Build

Once we get close to the end of the build, we’ll schedule a closing date. You will meet with the team to walk through your new home to review all elements and finalize any outstanding details. You will receive your keys at your closing appointment. Now you’re ready to move in and enjoy the home of your dreams that you’ve worked so hard to create!

Our one-year warranty provides peace of mind long after you move in, warranty details and contact information to keep your home running smoothly are outlined in the warranty packet provided at closing.

Closing & Warranty

Take the first step toward your dream home.

Are you ready?

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3800 SE Beisser Dr, Suite 110
Grimes, IA 50111

JRL Builders is a premier builder in central Iowa, creating beautiful and professionally designed custom homes featuring functional and livable spaces. You can find our homes in communities throughout central Iowa including Grimes, Des Moines, Waukee, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Lake Panorama, and beyond.