Nelson Construction & Development
general-contractor
Serving Des Moines, IA
From Google Business Profile
2.6
10 Google reviews
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Google categories: Real estate developer, General contractor
View on Google Maps →Last checked October 4, 2026.
About this business
Real estate developer, investor, and general contractor located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Services
- Preconstruction
- Construction Management
- General Contracting
- Design-Build
- Design-Assist
- Renovation
- Adaptive Reuse
- Closeout & Turnover
- Experience
- 27 Years in Business
Awards and memberships: award-winning construction and development company
Elsewhere online: LinkedIn · Instagram
Source: the business's own website, read automatically on October 14, 2026. Not verified by EdgeLocal.
About general contractors in Des Moines
General contractors manage construction projects, coordinating subcontractors, permits, schedules and budgets. A general contractor runs a project from plans to final inspection: pricing the job, pulling permits, scheduling framers, electricians, plumbers and finishers, ordering materials, managing the budget and making sure the work passes inspection.
Typical cost: $20,000–$150,000 for typical residential projects. See the full cost guide
Typical U.S. ranges from industry sources (2024–25); not EdgeLocal data. Your quote will vary with scope, materials and location.
Questions to ask this contractor
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