Updated: Mar 12, 2026
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2855 104Th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322
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Better Builders Construction
Serving Central Iowa from Urbandale, Better Builders LLC specializes in custom deck installation and outdoor living spaces. The company was founded in 2015 by Demir Miljkovic, who launched the business after more than a decade working with other contractors in a variety of construction roles. Better Builders creates custom decks using composite decking materials from manufacturers such as Trex and TimberTech, providing manufacturer-certified installation for each project. Projects are tailored to individual homeowner needs, focusing on durability and precise design. Clients include residential property owners throughout the Des Moines area. Demir Miljkovic remains directly involved in overseeing operations and brings a background as a local firefighter, shaping the company’s service-oriented philosophy.
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Better Builders LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (515) 868-3112
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Address: 2855 104Th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Better Builders LLC Urbandale
Quality
101
88th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Better Builders LLC has a BuildZoom score of 101, which places them above 88% of 39,764 contractors in Iowa.
Activity
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11 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Better Builders LLC has worked on at least
12.0 projects over the past 2 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Better Builders LLC mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $20,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-05-19
New deck addition and replace existing deck joists decking and railing
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000134
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-04-21
Remove existing railing and decking replace with composite and aluminum rail
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000085
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-04-28
Rebuild stairs and resurface deck with new decking and railing
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000107
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-03-26
(remove old) and building new deck 12.75 x 16
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000048
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-05-02
New deck
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000116
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-05-02
New deck addition
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000114
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-04-28
New deck
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000108
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-05-14
New deck
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000118
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-08-13
New decking and railing on existing deck. rebuild stairs
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000273
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2019-09-13
Rebuild existing deck same size footings have heaved and posts have significant wear at the bottom. ledger board was installed over siding. will remove siding and addition appropriate flashing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DCK19-000141
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2025-09-02
New covered deck
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
DCK25-000298
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2024-12-19
Install new decking and railing on existing deck
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
DCK24-000228
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
08 remodel or addition permit - residential & commercial
2025-07-21
Sun room
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
RML25-000162
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential addition
Building Type:
Irc single family...
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2019-09-10
Replace existing deck with same size. existing deck is falling apart and posts are no longer being supported by the footings
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DCK19-000138
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BOTH-008759-2022
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Deck
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2020-03-20
Extend covered deck new deck structure
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DCK20-000017
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
05 deck/porch/pergola permit - residential & commercial
2019-04-10
Demolition of existing deck, build new deck
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DCK19-000013
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential Deck/...
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BRES-008407-2021
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential elect...
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BOTH-008182-2021
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Deck
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BOTH-007791-2021
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Deck
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | C124487 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Date Issued | 02-25-2026 |
| Business Type | Other |
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101
BuildZoom Score
32
Permits
- Building permit records show that Better Builders LLC has worked on 32 permitted projects.
Better Builders LLC Employees
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Demir Miljkovic
Owner
I would strongly recommend Better Builders if you are considering a new deck. Demir is an excellent businees manager. He provides a very detailed bid leaving no doubt what is included or excluded, along with great ideas and suggestions. His pricing is very fair. I was impressed because he would be out daily personally inspecting the work of his team members. The team members were also very nice, well qualified and very concerned about how their work was accepted by the customer. This is perhaps the best contractor I have worked with. The work was done very timely.