A seamless remodeling experience from a team who handles everything under one roof.

Design + Build

Our design + build process combines home design and construction into one seamless experience. Instead of hiring separate companies, you work with a single remodeling team that handles every step—planning, design, selections, and construction. We start by learning about your goals and creating a design that fits your home and lifestyle. Once the design is approved, our construction team brings it to life with clear communication and full project management. This streamlined approach saves time, reduces stress, and ensures a smoother remodeling experience from beginning to end.

Advantages of the Design + Build Approach

Improved Cost Control

With our design + build approach, cost control starts early and stays consistent. Because our design team works hand‑in‑hand with our construction and estimating teams, everyone understands real construction costs from the very beginning. As your design develops, our estimator updates pricing along the way so you always know how your choices affect the budget. This means every decision is based on accurate, up‑to‑date information — giving you better control, fewer surprises, and a smoother remodeling experience.

Efficient Transition from Design to Construction

Once your design is finalized, our team is ready to move straight into construction—no waiting, no juggling outside contractors, and no extra steps slowing things down. With traditional remodeling, hiring an independent designer or architect often means delays while you gather bids, interview contractors, and revise plans to fit the budget. Our in‑house design + build team eliminates that gap. Because we handle everything under one roof, your project moves smoothly from design to construction without unnecessary downtime or surprises.

Enhanced Design and Communication

When your designer and builder work side‑by‑side from day one, communication is constant and collaboration happens naturally. Ideas are shared, refined, and evaluated quickly because our entire team is involved throughout the process. Your production manager stays closely connected during design to ensure every detail is practical, buildable, and aligned with your goals. With our design + build approach, your designer remains engaged all the way through construction, helping ensure your project is executed exactly as planned—with no details lost along the way.

Heightened Accountability

When design and construction are handled by separate companies, it’s easy for problems to turn into finger‑pointing—and homeowners are often the ones stuck with the extra cost or stress. With our design + build approach, that burden disappears. Because we manage both the design and the construction in‑house, we take full responsibility for the entire project from start to finish. No blame game, no confusion, no passing issues off to someone else.

As both your designer and your builder, we have the authority—and the obligation—to address any challenges that come up and make things right. This unified accountability creates a smoother process, clearer communication, and peace of mind knowing your project is in the hands of one dedicated team.


What Makes Home Indeed Different

Home Indeed stands apart from the common frustrations homeowners face in the construction industry. Our team is committed to delivering a trustworthy, transparent, and high‑quality remodeling experience from start to finish. We listen closely to your needs, communicate clearly throughout the process, and focus on craftsmanship that lasts. Every detail matters — and we never cut corners. With our design + build approach, you get a remodeling partner who values integrity, efficiency, and a job done right.


We Believe In

Design + Build which requires maintaining control of the process through all phases of the project.

Respecting the investment you made, both in your home and in our team.

Building relationships, not just products.

Being the right fit for you and your project.

Taking the time necessary to do the job right.

Actively listening to you and creating the best house for your needs.

Working with you to identify a budget that's in the price range you can afford.

Taking good care of our subcontractors.

Doing the extra work, so the subs' work comes out right.

Paying a fair wage to our crew members.

Doing everything in the right order, so things do not get out of sequence.

The Home Indeed Team

At Home Indeed, we are passionate about remodeling and know people make your remodeling experience exceptional. Our team is full of talented people from all walks of life who come together to deliver the ultimate client experience and have fun while delivering it. Yes, it is a tall order, especially when living amongst a construction site, but we are up to the challenge.

BJ COLLINS

Owner / Project Developer

BJ is passionate about remodeling. In opening Home Indeed, it is his belief the remodeling industry was lacking a solid process that created clear communication and organization between suppliers, remodelers, and clients. BJ's promise to his customers and partners is to always have clear communication and a direct line from project conception to completion.  

With more than 29 years in the construction industry, 22 of those as an owner, BJ leads the company vision along with a majority of project development.  

Off the clock:  You can find BJ hanging out with his 3 children, watching sports, working on his rental properties, traveling, and enjoying a glass (or three) of wine.  

ASHLEY CONNOLLY

Design Manager / Project Coordinator

Ashley is an instrumental part of coordinating the countless details that make for a successful project. She takes a design from concept to reality and orchestrates the logistics between clients and contractors. She graduated from Hawkeye Community College earning an associate degree in Applied Arts and Interior Design. 

Since joining the Home Indeed team in 2017, Ashley has played a role in nearly every project and prioritizes communications and expectations with clients.    

Off the clock:  Ashley stays busy with her daughter. She enjoys camping, live music, and completing DIY projects around her house. 

URIAH THOMAS

Project Manager / Carpenter

Uriah has done pretty much everything involved with building or remodeling a house. He ensures projects maintain Home Indeed’s high-quality standards. His goal is to keep each project on track and ensure the client’s vision for their project is realized. 

Since joining the team in 2013, Uriah is truly a one-of-a-kind addition to Home Indeed, known for being able to come up with solutions to any problem that arises on a project.  Although considered our Tile Specialist, Uriah has had many years of experience in framing, drywall, painting, finish trim, flooring, and cabinet installation.  

Off the clock:  You can find Uriah spending time with his seven children, playing Fortnight, riding his motorcycle, and raising Homer Pigeons.  

JOEY BROWN

Project Manager / Carpenter

Joey’s passion has always been construction, starting right out of high school as a finish carpenter. Today, he works directly with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and field teammates in managing projects from the beginning to the finishing touches. By being hands-on every day, Joey is able to see Home Indeed clients’ dreams come to life. 

Since joining the team in 2020, Joey has demonstrated himself as a leader and has not shied away from any challenge.  He takes great pride in his craft and works tirelessly to ensure client satisfaction and project success.   

Off the clock:  Joey enjoys spending time with friends, family, and pets. He says busy with his infant daughter, working on updating his home, and cooking!

JOEL CHRISTENSEN

Fabrication Shop / Carpenter

Joel has been involved in every aspect of the home remodeling industry since starting in 1992.  A majority of his workload is behind the scenes in our fabrication & finishing facility where he builds specialty cabinetry, fabricates millwork, and custom finishing of interior doors & trim. 

Since joining the team in 2019, Joel’s passion for woodworking, attention to detail, and quality control ensure that the best product is always being produced for our clients.   

Off the clock:  Joel enjoys spending time with his four dogs at home, as well as relaxing, playing golf, spending time with family, and watching sports.

JOSH THOMAS

Carpenter

Josh is considered our Swiss Army and a wearer of many hats.  Besides being our Painting Specialist, he works alongside all the carpenters and assists in a variety of areas and project types.  Josh strives to ensure that our clients are happy with the outcome of their project, as well as their experience throughout the process. 

Since joining the team in 2022, Josh’s passion has allowed him to grow into an essential part of our team with evolving carpentry skills.  His willingness to do whatever is asked of him, says everything about his character and work ethic.   

Off the clock:  Josh enjoys spending summer weekends on his boat house. He can also be found fishing and spending time with his friends and family.  

Rex Reinhart

Warehouse Manager

Rex is best known for starting Jesup Gym Equipment out of his garage in 1984 and building it into the largest discount fitness warehouse in Iowa.  Since “retiring” and closing the gym, Rex is the guy behind the scenes, managing freight deliveries and taking care of the grounds. 

Since joining the team in 2019, Rex has personally had his hands on every single item that comes into the warehouse, where he ensures that it has been received without damage and is ready to be delivered.   

Off the clock:  Rex can be seen buzzing around town in UTV, picking up litter, removing snow from blocking storm sewer intakes, along with many other tasks most citizens never think of.   

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