We’re An Award Winning Remodeling Company
About Zenith Design + Build – Local Basement Remodeler
We know it can be difficult to envision how an unfinished basement can be transformed into the space you need to get more quality of life, and more equity, out of your home. Thankfully, the team at Zenith knows how to take an unfinished basement and transform it into a beautiful and functional space.
Since 2018, Zenith Design + Build has been finishing and local Des Moines basement remodeling contractors for homeowners. Our award-winning team of designers and carpenters can handle any basement remodeling needs you have — so let’s do it!
What We Do
How Our Team of Professionals Can Help With Your Basement Renovation in Iowa
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Basement Walls
When you’re ready to finish your basement, we’re ready to put up walls! We can add structure to your unfinished space, creating rooms and ensuring everything is properly insulated.
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Basement Flooring
Transforming an unfinished basement into a cozy living space means upgrading your flooring! We can provide recommendations based on your style and needs.
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Basement Ceiling
Did you know there are multiple options for finishing your basement ceiling, like not finishing it at all? That’s where our design experts come in.
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Basement Windows
Your basement window choices are important. We will talk about your needs and budget and make the best choice for your project.
Basement Concepts We Can Build
The options are pretty much endless when it comes to basement finishing. Here’s just a few things we can do in your space:
Home Office
If you’re working from home and need a dedicated office space, we can give you the setup you need in your basement
Guest Suite
Perfect for holidays and visiting relatives, a guest suite with an extra bedroom and bathroom in the basement provides the space you need for guests with the privacy they need while visiting
Home Theater
If you love to host and entertain, adding a home theater for movies and sporting events can give you the space that you need to be the prime party spot
Fitness Center
The drive to the gym can be brutal — walk down your stairs instead! Remodel your basement into your own home gym and reach your fitness goals.
Game Room
Give your kids a place to play at home that they will enjoy with all of their friends
In-Law Suite
We know that moving a loved one into your home can be a stressful process. We can turn your basement into the perfect space for your aging parents.
Our Des Moines Basement Finishing Process
From Design Through Completion, We Make It Easy For You to Complete Your Project!
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Initial Consult
Meet with your Design Consultant to discuss the full scope of your project and your initial budget. In this meeting, your Design Consultant will get some initial measurements and a feel for your style.
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Initial Design + Mood Board
Get an initial design with ideas for your basement.
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Proposal Meeting
Get a written proposal for your project to sign in order to move forward with the project.
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Design Selections
Once your proposal is signed, your Design Consultant now chooses all of your selections for your basement.
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Finalize Design
You vote yay or nay to all of the selections we choose, and help select new items if needed.
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Approve Design
Approve the design and we order everything for your basement.
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Pre-Construction
Meet your Project Manager and learn how to prep for construction.
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Construction
Your basement finisher project is underway and soon you will have the home of your dreams!
Why You Should Choose Zenith For Your Basement Renovations in Des Moines
Our customers are the main motivator behind everything we do here at Zenith Design + Build. With every remodeling project and custom home build, we respect your needs, goals, and desired timeline.
Licensed
We are fully licensed and insured
Team
Our team members include top designers, carpenters, project managers, customer support and more, ready to give you the best experience during your basement finish project
Permits
We handle all the necessary permits for your basement finish project
Reputation
We have hundreds of positive reviews online
Attention
Our team works one-on-one with you to establish your wants and needs for your basement finish project and provides you with a design and estimate to meet your budget
Connections
We have connections with the top suppliers to get you the best prices on the best materials, giving you a beautiful design within your budget
Our Basement Projects Portfolio
We provide an extensive range of services including interior and exterior remodeling and custom new homes in the Des Moines metropolitan area. From full kitchen remodels to exterior transformations and everything in between, Zenith does it all.
This basement cigar room is the perfect place to relax and catch a baseball game. And now we want our own!
These homeowners are always ready for entertaining now that they’ve remodeled their basement!
With a flat screen tv, a kitchenette, and a sauna all in their basement...these homeowners are set!
Besides a place to relax, this West Des Moines homeowner needed a place for all of their trophies — they got that and then some!
Talk about a transformation! This basement got a modern makeover and went from the studs to an incredible living space.
Zenith helped us design and build a cigar room/sports cave, as well as remodel our basement bathroom. They took our broad ideas and turned them into a great finished product. The whole team has been easy to work with and very responsive to our questions and concerns. We would definitely recommend them!
Robin Lasell
I had started the process with another contractor but when the proposed costs began to rise past my allotted budget during the design phase I needed to look at other options. This project was too large for me to complete myself. I was referred to Zenith and I am so glad I called. Nicholas took our vision and made it happen in our budget. His team and/or subcontractors were respectful and professional throughout the whole process. Communication was excellent and with small children (and a pandemic) it was very comforting to know who and when people were coming and going. We love the new space more than we imagined, and it was UNDER budget. Without question, I will recommend Zenith Design + Build to anyone considering remodel or build.
Adam Nolan
Nick at Zenith did a great job of helping us understand the true cost of a complete basement remodel. We had open communication throughout the entire process and he was able to take our vision and create an unbelievable space for my family and me. The timelines were extremely accurate and the sub-contractor hired for various trades was respectful and very professional. I can't say enough great things about the experience we had and the quality of work was incredible.
Steve Nolan
This is an overdue review, but it’s also important to understand the work pre and post-completion. Let’s start by saying we made the right choice to go with Zenith Design Build to finish our basement. From the planning process, the follow-up, and finally the finished project − their team is second to none. I was initially impressed with Nicholas’ professional demeanor. He is flexible, dependable, and easy to be candid with. Beyond that − his team’s communication was timely and accurate. Communication was the top criteria I was looking for when meeting with different builders because it was important for me to be in the loop and understand the progress. With a project like a basement remodel, unforeseen things will come up and the most significant thing was their ability to address and provide a solution immediately, which is not always easy with multiple people working on different pieces of the puzzle. On top of the basement remodel, we also had side projects that they were able to tackle as well. This simplified things for us and created a seamless process. Of value to any homeowner is the support beyond completion of the project. We reached out with a couple of things post-completion and Zenith responded and tackled our requests immediately, even though the issue was something outside of their contracted work! This unwavering commitment is what sets them apart. Without a doubt, I highly recommend Zenith Design Build for your building and remodeling needs.
Kathy Ong
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Thanks so much Alex!! We appreciate your review and we love Mark :)


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Thank you so much Jill! We really appreciate the kind words! We hope you love your new first floor for many years to come :)
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Thank you so much for such kind words Anne!! Your review means such much to our team and we cant thank you enough!! We hope you love your basement for so many years to some :)
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Thank you so much Joseph!! We are so grateful and excited for you and your family to enjoy your kitchen for years to come!! I hope your Sunday family get togethers and holidays are even better with a beautiful kitchen backdrop :)




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Kelly, we can’t thank you enough for your kind words. Your feedback means so much to us—not only as encouragement for our team, but also in helping future homeowners feel confident in choosing us. We truly hope you and Dawn enjoy your new space for many years to come, and we hope to cross paths again down the road!
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Thank you so much Jacob!! What great feedback and we hope we can do some work together in the future :)
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Thank you so much for your trust in working with us Todd!
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Wow Mike! Thank you for your kind words! We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with you and your family. Its amazing clients like yourself that make what we do so worthwhile.




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Thank you so much for your kind words. Hearing that you felt cared for and supported through every step of the process means everything to our team. When I (Nicholas) walked into the office this morning, Jarrett immediately asked if I’d seen your review—then Matt and Olivia followed. They’re all thrilled to know their hard work made such a difference. I’m so happy for your family and proud of our team for creating such a great experience. Thank you for trusting us with your home—we are so excited for your family to enjoy this for years to come :)
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Hi Jenny! We cant thank you enough for coming back to us for a second project—it truly means so much to our whole team. It was an absolute pleasure working with you again, and we’re so glad to hear Jon, Mark, Vic, Buddy, and Nicholas made the experience a positive one from start to finish. We works hard to keep everything on track and everyone informed, and we’re proud to have the team that we do. Knowing you felt supported and heard throughout both projects is exactly why we do what we do. We are honored to work with you. We hope you’re loving every moment in your new spaces!
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Aw thank you so much Kay! Our team loved working with you. We hope you love your kitchen for years to come :)

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Thank you Debbie! We hope you love your garage for years to come!
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Mike, really appreciate the kind words—it means a lot! It was great getting to know you and Erin, and I’m glad we had the chance to talk through your project. Congrats again on the new home—wishing you both the best as you settle in!
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Thanks so much for the kind words! You just made our day 🙌 We’re lucky to have amazing people like you cheering us on. …
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Thanks so much for the kind words. We have loved working with you for the past 3 years! Cheers to many more!!
Response from the owner
Thanks so much Ismael! We love working with you!
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Thank you so much for the kind words! We feel very strong about working with companies that share similar standards and core values and Kinzler is top notch! Cheers to many more years of working together!
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Thank you so much Lindsey! Our team loved working with you! We hope you love the transformation for years to come!
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Thanks so much, Kristin! It was great meeting with you and talking through your project. I really appreciate the kind words—and I’m always happy to help however I can! –Ben
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Thank you so much Kent for your kind words about us and especially your shout out for Jarrett. Our team members are very special to us and it’s so great to hear that our customers feel the same way!
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Thank you so much Ben!




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Wow Michael! We are so blessed to have both Judy and yourself as clients. We can’t say enough how much your kind words mean to us! We hope you make many amazing memories in your new space with all your loved ones 😊 …
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Aw thanks so much Jessica! Our team loved working with you and Sean! We hope you love the space for years to come!
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Thank you so much for the kind words Kelly! Our entire team really loved working with you, Tom and the animal kiddos. Mike informed us that your guard dog, Gus ;) barked for an entire day then became Mikes best friend and that the cats took more of an observer role. We are glad they could take part in the journey through the project and make some great relationships as well :) We are passionate about transforming communities, families, and lives through the work that we do and we couldnt be happier for you and your family and we feel truly blessed to get to do what we do and who we do it with! Thank you again Kelly and Tom for being such great partners through our project together.
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Thank you so much Hannah! Our entire team loved working with you and Bill. We hope that you enjoy the new space and make many memorable moments with family and friends. Your partnership with Zenith has certainly been memorable to our team :) Until next time, we wish you and your growing family all the best!


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Thank you so much Samantha. Our whole team loved working with you and Tyler! We hope to do more projects for you in the future that are ahead of schedule :) Enjoy your new kitchen and living space!!
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Aw thank you so much Christine!! We loved working with you and Evan. We are excited for you to enjoy the space with your newest family member :)
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Wow—thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! It means the world to us that you’ve been following Zenith since 2020, and we’re thrilled we got to bring your primary suite renovation to life. Amy loved working with you to honor the character of your beautiful home! Tyler, Buddy, Matt, and Briar, all take great pride in their work, and it’s amazing to see their contributions shine in your kind words. We’re especially happy that Tyler and Buddy could step in on Labor Day weekend—that’s the kind of support we aim for. Thank you again for trusting us with your home. We hope you enjoy your gorgeous new retreat for years to come!
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Hi Matt! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled you chose Zenith for your basement and master bathroom renovations. Jon and Mark loved working with you and are so glad you’re happy with the results!
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Hi Nate! Thank you for the kind words! We’re so happy you and your wife love your new kitchen. Jon, Vic, Jarrett, and your designer, Lauren loved working with you and bringing your vision to life. It’s great to hear the process felt smooth and stayed on budget—that’s always our goal! Enjoy your beautiful new space!
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Aw! Thanks so much for the kind words Renee! We really enjoyed working through your design issue and I enjoyed the positive energy in our call together.
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Thanks so much for the kind words Paula! You and Ruben were a blast to work with. If you ever have any future project needs please reach out to our team anytime and if you know of more great people like yourself feel free to send them our way :)
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Thanks so much! Our team really enjoyed working with you and Kristina. We hope you love your basement and enjoy it for many, many years!
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We love you Gary! Likewise, it has been such a pleasure working with you and Kris. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to work with you and any of your family or friends on all future projects :)
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Thanks so much James for those kind words! Our team had so much fun working with you and we hope your basement is a space you and your family enjoy for many, many years to come :)
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Thanks so much for the kind words Jeff! We had so much fun working with you and MacKenzie. We hope you and the family enjoy the space for so many years to come! Also, I hope you are all settling into the US now :)
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Thank you so much Kassaundra! We’re so happy you had a great experience with us! Jon, Mark, and Vic really enjoyed bringing your vision to life. It’s wonderful to hear you’re loving your updated master bathroom and basement. Thank you for trusting Zenith with your project!




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Thank you so so much for your kind words Peter! We really appreciate your feedback. I speak for our whole team when I say you were so great to work with. Our whole team talked about your positive personality and how it was so much fun to work with you. We would love to do more work for you and anyone that you send our way :)
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Thank you Chris! We really enjoy working with you and hope to do more and more business together.
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We cant say how much we truly appreciate the kind words and recognition. Reviews like this are why we do what we do. To transform your space and have you feel the way you do after its all done means the world to us. Thank you so much Melinda [& Paul ;)]. We hope to work with you again in the future or see you at our future events!
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Aw! Thank you so much Stacy. Jay and Lauren loved working with you and we hope your review helps other great customers like yourself reach us for their next remodel project!



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Thanks so much for the kind words Austin!! You and Kim were a blessing to work with. Your homes original craftsmanship was something to admire and our team did our absolute best to give you the care and detail it deserved. As you know remodeling has its high and lows and we thank you for trusting our team and the process to give you the home you and Kim deserve! Thank you very much for your support of our business in this review, with your support we hope to serve many more clients like yourself!
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Aw thanks so much Mark! You and Amy have been such a pleasure to work with!
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Thank you so much Edwin! We love to hear that and appreciate your review!
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Thank you so much, Sandy! You have been a joy to work with on this project! Were so excited to continue transforming your home and look forward to a beautiful end result! We hope your family continues to enjoy this home for many years to come :)
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Aw thanks so much Jim!!
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Thanks so much for your review Daniel!! We hope you and your family are loving the space 😊 …
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Thanks so much Alex!! We appreciate your review and we love Mark :)


Response from the owner
Thank you so much Jill! We really appreciate the kind words! We hope you love your new first floor for many years to come :)
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Thank you so much for such kind words Anne!! Your review means such much to our team and we cant thank you enough!! We hope you love your basement for so many years to some :)
Response from the owner
Thank you so much Joseph!! We are so grateful and excited for you and your family to enjoy your kitchen for years to come!! I hope your Sunday family get togethers and holidays are even better with a beautiful kitchen backdrop :)




Response from the owner
Kelly, we can’t thank you enough for your kind words. Your feedback means so much to us—not only as encouragement for our team, but also in helping future homeowners feel confident in choosing us. We truly hope you and Dawn enjoy your new space for many years to come, and we hope to cross paths again down the road!
Response from the owner
Thank you so much Jacob!! What great feedback and we hope we can do some work together in the future :)
Response from the owner
Thank you so much for your trust in working with us Todd!
Response from the owner
Wow Mike! Thank you for your kind words! We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with you and your family. Its amazing clients like yourself that make what we do so worthwhile.




Response from the owner
Thank you so much for your kind words. Hearing that you felt cared for and supported through every step of the process means everything to our team. When I (Nicholas) walked into the office this morning, Jarrett immediately asked if I’d seen your review—then Matt and Olivia followed. They’re all thrilled to know their hard work made such a difference. I’m so happy for your family and proud of our team for creating such a great experience. Thank you for trusting us with your home—we are so excited for your family to enjoy this for years to come :)
Response from the owner
Hi Jenny! We cant thank you enough for coming back to us for a second project—it truly means so much to our whole team. It was an absolute pleasure working with you again, and we’re so glad to hear Jon, Mark, Vic, Buddy, and Nicholas made the experience a positive one from start to finish. We works hard to keep everything on track and everyone informed, and we’re proud to have the team that we do. Knowing you felt supported and heard throughout both projects is exactly why we do what we do. We are honored to work with you. We hope you’re loving every moment in your new spaces!
Response from the owner
Aw thank you so much Kay! Our team loved working with you. We hope you love your kitchen for years to come :)

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Thank you Debbie! We hope you love your garage for years to come!
Response from the owner
Mike, really appreciate the kind words—it means a lot! It was great getting to know you and Erin, and I’m glad we had the chance to talk through your project. Congrats again on the new home—wishing you both the best as you settle in!
Response from the owner
Thanks so much for the kind words! You just made our day 🙌 We’re lucky to have amazing people like you cheering us on. …
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Thanks so much for the kind words. We have loved working with you for the past 3 years! Cheers to many more!!
Response from the owner
Thanks so much Ismael! We love working with you!
Response from the owner
Thank you so much for the kind words! We feel very strong about working with companies that share similar standards and core values and Kinzler is top notch! Cheers to many more years of working together!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basement Finishing Services
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How much does a basement finish cost in Des Moines?
A basement finish depends on the materials used and the scope of the project. Adding bedrooms, a bathroom, and a wet bar increases the cost more than a single room and a dry bar.
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Can basement renovation raise my home's resale value?
It sure can! Renovating or finishing your basement can add considerable square footage to your home, including bedrooms and bathrooms. This typically means an increase in resale value.
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How long will a basement remodel take?
Basement remodel timeframes are all dependent on the scope of the project, but most basement projects take anywhere from 6-10 weeks to complete once construction begins.
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What is the best time to renovate your basement in Iowa?
The great thing about basements is that they aren’t the main living space of the home, so they can be completed any time of the year without much disruption to your day-to-day life. Our team can complete basement remodels any time of the year without issues!
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