Build your custom home in Clive, a unique community known for its mature neighborhoods and exclusive developments. Claman Custom Homes designs homes that align with local architectural standards while reflecting your personal style and vision.
Clive’s established neighborhoods and exclusive developments often come with strict architectural guidelines. Many homeowners struggle to balance their personal vision with these requirements, leading to design limitations, approval delays, and frustration when working with builders unfamiliar with local standards and expectations.
Claman Custom Homes understands the unique character of Clive and the architectural guidelines that come with building here. Our team works closely with you to design a home that not only reflects your vision but also aligns with community requirements. With deep local experience, we simplify approvals, streamline the design process, and ensure your home fits seamlessly into Clive’s established and refined neighborhoods.
Every Claman home starts the same way: a blank page, your vision, and our team working to make it real.
Fully custom residences designed from scratch for families across the Des Moines metro—from Ankeny and Johnston to West Des Moines and Clive. Every element is chosen by you: floor plan, materials, finishes, fixtures. We build 10–12 custom homes per year, ranging from $400K to $2.5M+, with fixed-price contracts on every single one. This is what we do best.
Move-in-ready homes in select Des Moines metro communities, finished with the same exceptional craftsmanship as our fully custom builds. Browse our Available Homes page to see the latest inventory.
Yes, many neighborhoods in Clive have specific design requirements. We help you navigate and meet those guidelines without compromising your vision.
Absolutely. We design fully custom homes while ensuring they align with local standards and community expectations.
Yes, our team manages the design process and helps streamline approvals to avoid delays and complications.
Timelines typically range from 6 to 10 months, depending on design complexity, approvals, and construction factors.
Our commitment to craftsmanship, transparency, and personalized service ensures every home we build reflects the homeowner’s vision.
"We met with 5 different builders. The Claman team was the only one that sat down and had a candid conversation about what we actually wanted. I continue to be impressed with their commitment to excellence."
Ready to build in Clive? Work with a team that understands local guidelines and delivers designs that fit seamlessly into the community—without sacrificing your vision.
