Updated: Jun 25, 2026
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Des Moines, IA, 50312
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Wells & Associates Architect
Wells & Associates, (Owned by: Wells, Douglas A.) holds a Architect license and 9 other licenses according to the Nebraska license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 97 ranks in the top 18% of 39,764 Iowa licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (515) 321-5483
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Wells & Associates
Quality
97
82nd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Wells & Associates has a BuildZoom score of 97, which places them above 82% of 39,764 contractors in Iowa.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Wells & Associates has worked on at least
3.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Commercial or multi-family residential building permit
2025-09-04
We are planning to expand an existing electrical room on the first level of the building at 110 east court ave. the 330 square foot room is level with the existing electrical room at 4'-0 above floor level. we plan to reuse the existing stairs installing new hand and guards rails in addition to a new landing. the floor slab in the new electrical room is designed to be an open bar grat... see more
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2025-000399
Status:
issued
Fee:
$576
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial or multi-family residential building permit
2023-10-20
Pds warehouse addition
Valuation:
$3,889,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2022-000672
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,429
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Footing and foundation only for new 4 story mixed-use building with parking garage below grade. 1st floor: mercy clinic offices; 2nd-4th floors: apartments
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2017-00376
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remainder of permit for 4-story mixed use building with basement garage 1st floor clinic and 3 floors of apartments. site plan 10-16-7.101...see saps
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2017-00649
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remainder of permit for: construction of new 36 unit 3 story apartment building building e. see site plan 10-16-7.44
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2018-02028
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(4) concrete retaining walls for the construction of two new apartment buildings. see site plan 10-16-7.44
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2018-02642
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Footing and foundation only for: construction of new 36 unit 3 story apartment building building e. see site plan 10-16-7.44
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2018-01715
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Footing and foundation only for: construction of new 36 unit 3 story apartment building bldgf. see site plan 10-16-7.44
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2018-01716
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remainder of permit for: construction of new 36 unit 3 story apartment building bldgf. see site plan 10-16-7.44
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2018-02030
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
School addition and renovation to jefferson elementary school. see site plan 10-13-7.48
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2012-02446
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of multi-user and single-user restrooms on main level at howe elementary
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2018-00677
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Madison elementary school restroom renovation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2019-00157
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Approach
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SAP2016-00833
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2-story sfdw adddition lower level - vestibule and stairway area closet and mechancal room upper level - family room and bathroom 2nd floor - bedroom addition sunroom and open deck area adding new bay window from study area remodel on each floor level replace front pillars adding new patio deck area
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2007-02346
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Footing & foundation permit only. this permit is being issued for footing and foundation only if any continuation of work is done with out manual j & d being reviewed and ok'd a stop work order will be issued and an investigation fee(double fee) will be applied to house permit.bld2013-02405 must be built in accordance with zon2013-00041 boa
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2014-00488
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new stairs and ramp to existing auditorium stage. cut-in new window opening at existing projection booth. ** new scope: replace and reconfigure auditorium seating.**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2017-00701
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alterations to existing multi-family building including select interior demolition millwork replacement door and hardware replacements window replacement toilet and appliances new entry roof
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2009-01212
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Closet & sunroom addition to rear of home. closet will be built on slab/roof of existing garage below. sunroom will be built on piers/footings. this property has lot of record status
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2011-02659
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New sf townhome, ****footing foundation permit only**** slab on grade trench style structural designed footing. see site plan 10-16-7.101
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2016-01092
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New sf townhome, ****footing foundation permit only**** slab on grade trench style structural designed footing. see site plan 10-16-7.101
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2016-01091
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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License Not Verified
| License # | CA-1516 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Nebraska |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2026. Check the current license status of Wells & Associates with the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects
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Verified License
| License # | 1626 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Dakota |
| Type | Architect |
| Date Issued | 06-26-2025 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 4646 |
| Status | Active |
| State | South Dakota |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2022. Check the current license status of Wells & Associates with the South Dakota Board of Technical Professions
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License Not Verified
| License # | ARC.00401131 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of October, 2017. Check the current license status of Wells & Associates with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
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License Not Verified
| License # | C-6119 |
| Status | Active |
| State | South Dakota |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2015. Check the current license status of Wells & Associates with the South Dakota Board of Technical Professions
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License Not Verified
| License # | 46242 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Arizona |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2025. Check the current license status of Wells & Associates with the Arizona Board of Technical Registration
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License Not Verified
| License # | ARC-401131 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of October, 2013. Check the current license status of Wells & Associates with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
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Inactive License
| License # | 401131 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Architect |
- According to the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | ARI.0011496 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Connecticut |
| Type | Architect |
- According to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | 00202 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Landscape Architect |
- According to the Iowa Architectural Licensing Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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97
BuildZoom Score
47
Permits
- Building permit records show that Wells & Associates has worked on 47 permitted projects.
Wells & Associates Employees
DW
Douglas A. Wells
DW
Douglas Allen Wells
Architect
DW
Douglas Wells
WA
Wells, Douglas A.
Owner
WA
Wells, Douglas Allen
Owner