Luxury Lake Homes Built Around Your Lifestyle

Create the home you’ve always imagined in Des Moines with Claman Custom Homes. We specialize in designing and building personalized homes that combine modern design, quality craftsmanship, and a smooth building experience from start to finish.

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Lakefront Builds Require More Than a Standard Approach

Building a home in Des Moines can quickly become overwhelming without the right builder. Many homeowners struggle with confusing design decisions, unexpected costs, and construction delays. Without an experienced team guiding the process, turning your dream home into reality can feel stressful and complicated.

  • Unclear home design planning process
  • Unexpected construction costs and delays
  • Limited customization from some builders
  • Lack of communication during projects
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Custom Lake Homes Designed with Purpose

Claman Custom Homes provides a better way to build custom homes in Des Moines. Our team focuses on collaboration, transparency, and quality craftsmanship throughout every stage of construction. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, we guide homeowners through a proven building process designed to make the experience smooth, exciting, and stress-free.

What We Build

What We Build

Every Claman home starts the same way: a blank page, your vision, and our team working to make it real.

Custom Homes

Fully custom lake homes and lakefront residences designed from scratch. You choose every element — floor plan, materials, finishes, fixtures. Fixed-price contracts on every build.

Homes for Sale

Move-in-ready homes in select communities, finished with the same exceptional craftsmanship as our fully custom builds. Browse our Available Homes page to see the latest inventory.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you build on all lake properties?

We take on select lakefront and lake-adjacent projects based on the lot, scope, and overall project fit.

Factors like elevation, soil conditions, water proximity, and design requirements make lake builds more detailed and specialized.

Yes, we can assess your property and provide guidance on feasibility, design approach, and overall scope.

Typically, yes. These projects often involve larger homes, premium materials, and additional site considerations.

We focus on layout, window placement, and outdoor living spaces to ensure your home fully captures the beauty of the surroundings.

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"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."

Ryan S.— Central Iowa

Ready to Build?

Start Planning Your Lake Home

Thinking about building on the water? Schedule a consultation and let's evaluate your property, discuss your vision, and determine the right approach for your lakefront home.