Homebuilders in Des Moines area

[BirdOfWar]

I was wondering which builders any of you might have had good or bad experiences with? We'll be building a house at some point so any feedback is appreciated. I've looked at a lot of the builders sites and reviewed floor plans and although there are quite a few plans we like we haven't narrowed it down much.

Here are some of the bigger/popular builders I've heard of. Any specific experiences with any of these builders?
Remington Homes
Orton Homes
Happe Homes
Greenland Homes

 

[chadly82]

I highly recommend checking out Drake Homes. Depending on your price range i recommend them and Stanbrough as well. Team USA mortgage provides excellent options for the loan process too.

 

[twojman]

I've heard good things about Drake as well.

We used Jerry's Homes and been happy. We weren't big on Orton.

This is literally our house from Jerry's.

http://www.jerryshomes.com/floorplans-viewer.aspx?id=b8b8bca7-8d87-4895-ab8e-d37b095c87ed

 

[chadly82]

I've heard good things about Drake as well.

We used Jerry's Homes and been happy. We weren't big on Orton.

I knew nothing about Drake homes until recently too but as soon as i came across them i was very impressed.

 

[clonebb]

If you want quality, look for a builder that only does 25 or fewer homes per year as they typically are more hands on.

Hard to answer your question without a price range.

Look at some existing homes when possible.

 

[BirdOfWar]

I knew nothing about Drake homes until recently too but as soon as i came across them i was very impressed.

Based on the prices I see from the houses listed on their website, they are out of our price range.

 

[JP4CY]

I've heard good things about Drake as well.

We used Jerry's Homes and been happy. We weren't big on Orton.

This is literally our house from Jerry's.

http://www.jerryshomes.com/floorplans-viewer.aspx?id=b8b8bca7-8d87-4895-ab8e-d37b095c87ed

Nice looking house. I like everything about the floorplan but I would maybe like the garage walk thru door to open into the kitchen directly. Not trying to be nit picky but I like it.

 

[Zenthar]

Currently building one with meadowbrooks and have had a pleaseant experience so far.