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Location and Projects

Address
9205 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA, 50325
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Silent Rivers Design+build Construction

Silent Rivers, winner of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics, is a highly respected design+build company with more than 25 years experience in kitchen remodels and bathroom remodels, custom new homes, additions, outdoor spaces, historic preservation, custom cabinetry and custom furniture.

From concept to completion, the Silent Rivers approach is about creating a space that inspires. We connect people to their home, themselves and their family through considerate aesthetics, exceptional craft and a caring experience with our team of makers.

Chaden Halfhill founded Silent Rivers in 1993 to elevate "the art of building and the building of art". As an entrepreneur, artist, community leader, environmental and sustainability advocate, Chaden's vision is to shift the paradigm of design and construction. Art and beauty, when part of our daily lives, help people to better understand themselves and their higher purpose. By blending art, remodeling and sustainability, Silent Rivers inspires clients toward a deeper connection between home, community and planet.

Our design+build process integrates design, construction, estimating and management services within one comprehensive and caring team to create value that is second to none. This powerfully collaborative approach between our designers and artisans ensures efficient communication, intelligently creative solutions, accurate pricing and detailed completion schedules.

Our team collaborates with you to deliver a customized solution to fit your creative vision, budget and lifestyle. The integrity and continuity of this holistic team approach is foundational to our successful history and loyal following.

Every Silent Rivers project reflects our core values by incorporating artistry, integrity and sustainability. We are always mindful of ways to make your home healthier and more energy efficient, while creating a space that inspires you on a daily basis.

From BuildZoom: Silent Rivers Design+build, 9205 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA (Owned by: Chaden Halfhill) holds a Contractor license and 3 other licenses according to the Iowa license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 115 ranks in the top 2% of 39,764 Iowa licensed contractors.

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Silent Rivers Design+build Contact Information

Phone: (515) 266-6702
Address: 9205 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325

Silent Rivers Design+build Clive

Quality

115
98th percentile
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Silent Rivers Design+build has a BuildZoom score of 115, which places them above 98% of 39,764 contractors in Iowa.

Activity

3 projects
 2025
1 project
 2024
2 projects
 2023
Our building permit records indicate that Silent Rivers Design+build has worked on at least 6.0 projects over the past 3 years.

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Pricing

1 project
 < $5k
4 projects
 $100k-$250k
Value Not Public: 1.0 project
The typical size of their permits is approximately $123,272. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Silent Rivers Design+build

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Commercial or multi-family residential building permit
1601 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
2022-11-10
This submittal is for a building permit for the proposed historic renovation of the existing 4 680-square-foot building at 1601 6th avenue which will be redeveloped as a mixed-use building including commercial and multi-family residential uses. the property is located within the city’s only main street community the sixth avenue corridor. this project will sensitively and comprehensiv... see more
Valuation:
$2,400,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2022-000624
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$9,455
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
08 remodel or addition permit - residential & commercial
7004 Sheridan Cir, Urbandale, IA, 50322
2025-05-02
Finish of a 615 sqft basement with installation of elevator to first floor
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
RML25-000079
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential basem...
Building Type:
Irc single family...
Sidewalk and approach
1132 26th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
2025-07-16
City sidewalk along 26st street measuring 5'-0 wide by 48'-0 long (matching lot width). to be replaced laid brick walk or poured concrete whichever the city deems fit. side-2024-000135 contact ryan utter at 515-313-7109 for inspection
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SAAP-2025-000443
Status:
issued
Fee:
$40
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) - home addition
4009 45th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310
2022-10-06
First floor remodel rear addition and egress windows mep permits filed separately inner-communicating smoke co detectors required through out whole house
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BLDR-2022-001659
Status:
issued
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial or multi-family residential building permit
1001 Raccoon St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
2024-10-11
Renovation to the interior of the existing building to expand office area and addition a mezzanine for offices
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2023-000766
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,188
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential other building permit
1132 26th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
2025-09-19
24'x22 (528 sq.ft.) 2-car garage accessory structure thickened slab on grade located a rear of lot
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BLDR-2024-001494
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential other building permit
696 19th St, Des Moines, IA, 50314
2023-07-18
Repair front porch rebuild brick columns on north end to make them plumbing [applicant has been emailed 7-18-23]
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
BLDR-2023-001228
Status:
rejected
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) - home remodel/repair
4508 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311
2022-05-06
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR-2021-000113
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) - garage/shed
4233 Woodlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50312
2022-10-18
[special framing required] construction of a 24x24 single-story structure with two bays. one side is to be used as a garage and the second side is to be used as a pool house/storage for pool furniture. no plumbing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR-2022-000415
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tidemark import - building
1924 Leyner St, Des Moines, IA, 50314
2014-06-10
New single family dwelling. home will be moved in from 1920 crocker. this must be done in accordance with decision and order zon2011-00094. this will be a footing and foundation permit only. the remodel basment finish and porched will be seperate permits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2011-01166
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tidemark import - building
4417 46th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310
2014-06-06
Putting on a 19 x 11 addition on the rear of the home the addition will be 1 story with a basement. basement will be storage area. has structural engineering for beams in the plans. electrical plumbing and mechanical. will be separate permits update all smoke alarms in the home and addition c o detectors. 1st floor area will be kitchen addition. no deck at this time. will need to have... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2014-00083
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tidemark import - building
330 29th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312
2014-01-22
Home renovation will need certificate of approprietness will be doing some interior work also. jason v. needs documentation for board. electrical plumbing and mechanical. will be separate permits. update all smoke alarms and addition c o detectors
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2013-01160
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tidemark import - building
4111 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50311
2013-12-26
Remodel bathroom in first floor and also addition bathroom to basement. basement not finished only laundry and storage area. electrical plumbing ansd mechanical. will be separate permits update all smoke alarms and addition c o detectors
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2013-01709
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) - garage/shed
922 35th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312
2022-10-11
Repair garage damaged by neighbor’s tree
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BLDR-2022-000682
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tidemark import - building
3100 Southern Hills Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
2013-01-14
Kitchen remodel removing some non-bearing walls and putting in new kitchen. electrical plumbing and mechanical. will be seperate permits. update all smoke alarms at this time addition c o detectors
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2012-00236
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tidemark import - building
1808 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
2014-04-01
14'.5 x 19'.5 greenhouse on top of garage has structural engineering from john rhodes also has structural engineering from the manufacturer.part of boa conformance. also has cert of approprietness
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2013-02621
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) - garage/shed
3825 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50311
2023-02-06
New construction of 20x22 single-story garage structure
Valuation:
$121,544
Permit #:
BLDR-2022-000465
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tidemark import - building
2023 34th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310
2014-12-19
Interior alterations to construct a new powder room on the main floor level. seperate electrical/mechanical/plumbing permits required. smoke & co detectors required per code
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2014-02393
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tidemark import - building
5403 Harwood Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50312
2015-05-05
Remodel a bathroom will open some walls and re cover. electrical plumbing and mech.will be separate permits update all smoke alarms and addition c o detectors
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2015-00148
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tidemark import - building
541 Waterbury Cir, Des Moines, IA, 50312
2009-01-05
Increasing 2nd floor bathroom area no structural changes minimum 7 head clearance required safety glass is required smoke detectors are required
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2008-01678
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A

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