Showtime Homes is a luxury custom home builder and design-build firm based in Urbandale, Iowa, in the Greater Des Moines metro. Since 2020 we have designed and built fully custom homes for families who want a large, high-end home designed around how they live. Our own design team draws every home in-house, from the first sketch to the last fixture, and every home is built for one fixed price, not cost-plus.
Rooted in central Iowa. Ready to travel for the right home.
Voted best, by Des Moines
Des Moines voted us Best Home Builder in Des Moines’ People’s Choice in 2025 and 2026, and Best Interior Design Firm in 2026. At the HomeShowExpo, Skyfall won People’s Choice in 2025, and Inception took first place for Best Entertainment Room in 2024. Every award →
Who we build for
Families planning a large, fully custom luxury home in the Des Moines metro, on their own lot or on one we help them find. Our finished homes include Inception at 6,599 sq ft and Skyfall at 5,979 sq ft, and Animal House, in production now, is 11,927 sq ft.
What makes a Showtime home different
- Designed in-house. Our own design team draws the floor plan, interiors, exteriors, renderings, furniture and landscaping. If you already have an architect you love, we work alongside them.
- One fixed price. One number from the start, not cost-plus. No surprises at the end. The price covers design, permits, site work, the house, finishes, landscaping and pools.
- The pace. Our typical home finishes in under six months from groundbreaking, often under five with good weather; larger homes take longer.
- You follow every step. A Buildertrend client portal with the live schedule and jobsite photos, and a signature Dig Day to start it off.
- Built to Last. Every home carries the Showtime 1-2-10 Warranty: one year on workmanship, two years on systems and ten years on structural.
The rooms people remember
A barrel-vaulted speakeasy hidden on Skyfall’s lower level. A glass walkway joining Inception’s two wings, with a floating wine wall. An all-black kitchen, a grand staircase and a golf simulator at The Patriot. A screening room at Memento.
Skyfall · Inception · The Patriot
The homes
20 finished homes and 11 in production, each named after a film. See The Collection →
Questions we hear
Do you build large luxury homes in the Des Moines area?
Yes. Showtime Homes designs and builds fully custom luxury homes across the Des Moines metro from our Urbandale studio, including Skyfall, a 5,979 sq ft walkout ranch, Inception, a 6,599 sq ft two-story walkout, and Animal House, an 11,927 sq ft home in production. Every home is designed in-house and built for one fixed price, not cost-plus.
What budget should we plan for?
We build custom homes from $1M and up. Every home is priced from its own final plans, lot and finishes, so we talk through your budget in our first conversation, estimate site costs early, and set one fixed price once your design is final.
Can we work with our own architect?
Yes. We’re glad to work alongside your architect. Otherwise our own design team draws every home in-house, and our architect partner engineers and stamps the plans.
How long does it take to build a custom home?
Our typical home finishes in under six months from groundbreaking, often under five with good weather; larger homes take longer.
Can you help us find a lot?
Yes. We walk lots with you at no charge and check zoning and feasibility, or we build on land you already own. More →
Tell us about the home you have in mind. We reply personally.