Karl B. Clark was a carpenter and assisted in the construction of the Memorial Union on Iowa State University's campus in Ames.
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At Clark Builders, we bring dreams to life—one custom home at a time. Based in Gilbert, Iowa, we are proud to serve central Iowa as a trusted, full-service residential home builder. From stunning new home builds to thoughtful remodels and seamless additions, our experienced in-house team of designers, project managers, and skilled carpenters is dedicated to creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Every home we build is crafted with care, precision, and a deep commitment to quality. We understand that your home is more than just a place to live—it’s where life happens. That’s why we focus on delivering a personalized building experience that’s exciting, enjoyable, and tailored to your vision.
Whether you’re building from the ground up or reimagining your current space, we’re here to make it something you’ll love for generations to come.
For us, homebuilding is about more than bricks and blueprints—it’s about building lasting relationships. We believe in creating meaningful connections with our clients and our community, turning projects into partnerships and clients into lifelong friends and neighbors.
Our vision is simple: enjoy the work we do, do exceptional work, pay attention to the details, treat people right, be transparent, and always keep learning and improving. It’s this mindset that drives everything we build—both in our homes and in our relationships.
We’re dedicated to making your homebuilding journey as enjoyable and stress-free as possible—because creating your dream home should be exciting. From start to finish, we focus on delivering a seamless experience while crafting a home that truly reflects your lifestyle, personality, and vision.
Carpentry is in the DNA of the Clark family. The family’s ties to the industry reach back 100 years and started right here in central Iowa.
Karl B. Clark was a carpenter and assisted in the construction of the Memorial Union on Iowa State University's campus in Ames.
Shortly after the end of World War II, Karl's son, Karl "Red" (pictured above), founded Clark Builders when he began building houses in the Ames area.
Red's son, Rob, continued the tradition by building homes and becoming a very skilled and sought-after trim carpenter. He has worked on a wide range of custom projects through the years and is truly an expert in the field.
Rob's son, Josh, joined his building ventures at a young age and picked up on the carpentry and people skills quickly. After high school he earned his Construction Engineering Degree from Iowa State University.
The tradition of excellence at Clark Builders is carried on by Rob and Josh. Together they have 50 combined years of experience as trim carpenters, and have trimmed some of the largest and most unique houses in Ames.
In their lifelong carpentry experience, they have created many relationships with trusted contractors in the home building industry. They utilize these relationships and knowledge to build a quality and exceptional home.
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