Happe Homes, LLP
Home Builder in Ankeny, IA

We are passionate about construction and building, and our goal is to build the home of your dreams. Throughout the process of building a home, we take pride in communicating effectively with our customers.
It is also important to us to make this process enjoyable, for both our team and the homeowners. Our objective is to create a positive experience for you and your family, one that will be remembered for a lifetime.
Business Details
- Licensed and insured
Highlights & Specialties
- Award-winning custom home builder since 2003.
- Locally and family-owned with quality craftsmanship.
- Exceptional customer service during building process.
- Design the home of your dreams with us.
- Tailored homes to fit your budget and style.
- Available homes and communities in Des Moines metro.
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Products & Services
Custom Homes

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Umme Sultan
May 11, 2025
Highly recommended!
Dan
May 28, 2024
We've been in our Happe Home 5 years. We purchased a "spec" home so there was no customization we could do but it was brand new. We've had a mostly a positive experience with our home over these past 5 years. Our master bedroom floor makes a quite loud/annoying "creak" when you walk on it and you can hear it down in the living room. It's not a pleasant sound from a new house for sure. We brought this floor creaking issue up during our warranty period and the Happe warranty specialist basically told us we'd have to live with it (not ideal but we've learned to live with it). We tried those screws that go into the subfloor that are supposed to help floor squeaks and those did not work. This has probably been the biggest pet peeve of ours over the last 5 years!
Our deck was not flashed correctly and leaked water in through the basement window but they were able to address that issue fairly quick. Apparently, it wasn't flashed correctly when the deck was built and connected to the house.
The carpet and padding used throughout the house must be cheap as it crackles sometimes when you walk over it after vacuuming. I assume it's the carpet padding that is the issue but it's just a minor nuisance at this point.
The bathroom faucets Happe (or plumbing company they contracted) used are really cheap and lasted only about a year. The handles on each of them started to get so stiff when you turn them it was not good. We ended up just replacing them.
We haven't really experienced many issues with drywall cracks except for a little drywall cracking in the master bathroom that we were able to touch up so it wasn't a big deal.
Our deck was not flashed correctly and leaked water in through the basement window but they were able to address that issue fairly quick. Apparently, it wasn't flashed correctly when the deck was built and connected to the house.
The carpet and padding used throughout the house must be cheap as it crackles sometimes when you walk over it after vacuuming. I assume it's the carpet padding that is the issue but it's just a minor nuisance at this point.
The bathroom faucets Happe (or plumbing company they contracted) used are really cheap and lasted only about a year. The handles on each of them started to get so stiff when you turn them it was not good. We ended up just replacing them.
We haven't really experienced many issues with drywall cracks except for a little drywall cracking in the master bathroom that we were able to touch up so it wasn't a big deal.
Todd Schumer
Apr 14, 2024
Happe Homes built our house and we could not be more with the end result of our home. Day 1 Jake Happe and Bill Junod met us on the lot and described the vision and the process of building a home. When the owner takes the time to meet with you personally you know he is vested in the quality and commitment of his company. With help from Erin and Sierra to fine tune the touches of the house and the guidance and transparency they offer during the building process was great. Then to add the site superintendent Rylan who was spot on when it came to running the project and humored every comment and question we had and resolved issue we identified in a rapid manner. We couldn't ask for a better experience. THANK YOU.
Stephanie D.
Feb 17, 2024
Prompt and professional service.
Steve Austin
Nov 23, 2023
Everything was as expected and even better. I couldn’t ask for any more.
Devon Green
Oct 22, 2023
This was my first build with Happe Homes and it went great! Everyone involved was excellent to deal with and my clients are extremely happy with their new home.
Justin Lima
Oct 12, 2023
Literally no way this isn’t 5 star review from every one else. I’m so happy to be in a Happe home. Pun intended. But they really are amazing. So happy I have this home.
Jennifer & Andrew
Sep 29, 2023
We had such a great experience from start to finish with Happe Homes! We wanted to create our dream home, they immediately understood our vision and made it come to life! The process was painless and done in a timely manner. We have received sooo many compliments and recommend Happe Homes to everyone!!
Abbie Carter
Sep 25, 2023
The whole staff at Happe has been wonderful to work with from start to finish! Definitely recommending Happe to all my friends and family!
Tori Newman
Sep 14, 2023
We were thinking of moving and building. We reached out to Happe Homes and they answered all of our questions promptly! We changed our minds due to family obligations. Highly recommend!
Tim Von Arb
Sep 08, 2023
A great company. Happe really stands by there work. Through the build process the are knowledgeable an detail oriented. There warranty is top notch and everyone goes above and beyond. I can’t say enough good things about my expense with Happe Homes.
Lori Shebetka
Oct 03, 2022
This company is building my sons home, they are doing a wonderful job! They have been so helpful working with them and getting them through the building process. Highly recommend!! Can’t wait to see the finished project!
Real Advantage Partners Real Estate Team
Dec 08, 2021
Ready to build your dream home, definitely talk to Happe Homes!
Terence Belding
Oct 30, 2018
Better then Classic builder's review page by a lot
Frank DePhillips
Mar 17, 2017
Building my home with Happe has been nice and easy. They have kept me posted and up to date at each step with what to expect. They have been quick to answer my numerous questions and professional in their replies. Their showroom of options really made it easy to decide what we wanted. Very happy with Happe.
Scott Swacker
Jan 02, 2017
Great people. Jake really cares about the product he puts out and that the homeowner has a great experience and ends up with a great home!
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Jake Happe
Ownerread moreIts easy to find a company that builds homes. The hard part is finding one that actually cares about their customers and provides quality workmanship. Happe Homes has been building custom homes for over 20 years and we do what we do because we have a passion for building homes and seeing smiles on peoples faces. Our purpose is happy homeowners.