Updated: Jan 29, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1492 NW 86th St, Clive, IA, 50325
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Zenith Design + Build Construction
At Zenith Design + Build we believe building and remodeling a home is an experience and a process, both of which are handled with the utmost care to give our customers the best experience and home that money can buy. We enjoy working with discerning clients, people for whom quality, service, integrity and aesthetics matter deeply.
We appreciate architecture and design as much as we care about materials and craftsmanship. We enjoy helping our clients shape their dream home, one that enables them to experience a life enriched: aesthetically, functionally, and energetically.
Owner, Nicholas Donlin. West Des Moines, Des Moines, Johnston, Clive, Waukee, Ankeny. Remodeling - Design - Custom Home Building
From BuildZoom: Zenith Design + Build, 1492 NW 86th St, Clive, IA holds a Contractor license according to the Iowa license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 39,764 Iowa licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Zenith Design + Build, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Zenith Design + Build Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Other Residential Remodel
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Flatwork Concrete
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Garage Construction
Seismic Retrofit
Gutters and Flashing
Skylights
Sea Walls
Zenith Design + Build Contact Information
Phone Number: (515) 518-0237
Address: 1492 NW 86th St, Clive, IA 50325
Zenith Design + Build Clive
Quality
111
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Zenith Design + Build has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 39,764 contractors in Iowa.
Activity
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16 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Zenith Design + Build has worked on at least
23.0 projects over the past 3 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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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Zenith Design + Build mostly works on
home addition
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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5 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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6 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $41,260. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Zenith Design + Build
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Commercial or multi-family residential building permit
2025-01-10
Permit is for an additional structure within the existing structure. the structure will include- a breakroom 2 unisex bathrooms mezzanine conference space storage
Valuation:
$314,731
Permit #:
BLDC-2024-000291
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,213
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Home repairs to this home will include resurface of front steps to code and addition brick sides new landing/deck and steps for side door repair/replace footing/foundation on west side of house this has a structural design. driveway and patio replaced
Valuation:
$70,709
Permit #:
BLDR-2025-001514
Status:
issued
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd story addition - primary bathroom add-on and office add-on
Valuation:
$57,876
Permit #:
BLDR-2025-000022
Status:
issued
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel- stair railing update
Valuation:
$41,260
Permit #:
BLDR-2025-000023
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hall bathroom remodel mep's filed separately update all smoke detectors addition co interconnected hardwired or communicating wireless
Valuation:
$7,350
Permit #:
BLDR-2022-001963
Status:
expired
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
08 remodel or addition permit - residential & commercial
2025-02-19
Front facade remodel
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
RML25-000006
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential remodel
Building Type:
Irc single family...
Building (residential) - home remodel/repair
2023-08-01
Bathroom remodels mep permits filed separately inner-communicating smoke co detectors required through out whole house
Valuation:
$19,350
Permit #:
BLDR-2022-001954
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen renovation
Valuation:
$9,050
Permit #:
BLDR-2025-000148
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition plumbing electrical mechanical permits to be filed separately update all smoke detectors addition co
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR-2021-001051
Status:
complete
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$397,010
Permit #:
21-7105-NEW
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family det...
Extension of existing dry system for new paint booth offices and restrooms
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FCON-2024-000295
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Four seasons addition/remodel and kitchen refresh
Valuation:
$25,200
Permit #:
BLDR-2024-001640
Status:
complete
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New retaining wall in rear yard per engineering
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR-2021-001081
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
08 remodel or addition permit - residential & commercial
2025-07-16
Finish basement
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
RML25-000158
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential basem...
Building Type:
R-3 residential o...
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$6,975
Permit #:
BLDR-2022-001342
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Four seasons addition
Valuation:
$23,845
Permit #:
BLDR-2024-001862
Status:
complete
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building a detached garage
Valuation:
$13,866
Permit #:
BLDR-2024-001740
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$31,339
Permit #:
21-7985-ADD
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family det...
No Description Available
Valuation:
$21,725
Permit #:
22-5994-ADD
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family det...
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BLDR-2024-000710
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Zenith Design + Build License info
Verified License
| License # | C133032 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Date Issued | 01-26-2026 |
| Business Type | Other |
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111
BuildZoom Score
35
Permits
- Building permit records show that Zenith Design + Build has worked on 35 permitted projects.