About Us

Learn more about who we are, what we do, and the values that guide our work.

About Kennedy Custom Builds

We build because communication and craftsmanship matter more than rushing to the next job.

How This Started

I've been building since I was a kid. Started out doing film and TV sets in Los Angeles, learning the details that separate sloppy work from something you can be proud of. When Covid hit, everything shifted. I came home to Iowa and decided to apply what I knew to residential construction in West Des Moines.

That was over five years ago. What struck me early on wasn't the technical work. It was how often homeowners felt left in the dark. Contractors would disappear for weeks. Nobody answered questions directly. People were genuinely anxious about their own homes. I realized that being straightforward, showing up when I say I will, and explaining what's happening and why—that was just as important as nailing the craft.

What We've Learned

Communication is our main priority next to quality. Not as a tagline, but as a rule. You'll hear from us. You'll know what's happening. You'll understand what we're doing and why. That transparency removes the anxiety most people feel about hiring a contractor.

We work in decks, siding, and concrete. Three services that define a home's exterior. Each one requires precision and attention. Each one is visible every day. That's why we don't cut corners and why we explain every choice—because you'll live with it longer than we will.

Being locally owned means something real. It means we're building in our own backyard. You might see us at the grocery store. Your neighbor might be our client. That accountability matters. We don't operate out of a corporate playbook. We show up like we're building for our own family.

'We don't operate out of a corporate playbook. We show up like we're building for our own family.'

— Kennedy Custom Builds

Working With Us

When you reach out, you're talking to people who actually care about getting it right. We listen before we estimate. We show up on time. We keep you in the loop. If something changes, we tell you why and what it means. You get a contractor who treats communication like it's part of the job.

If you need decking, siding, or concrete work in West Des Moines, call us. We're here to build something you'll be proud of.

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  • West Des Moines, IA

  • Ankeny, IA

  • Norwalk, IA

  • Waukee, IA

  • Urbandale, IA

  • Des Moines, IA

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