Why Choose Us?

The most important decision you will make throughout the remodeling process is choosing the right contractor for your specific project. You need a contractor who approaches the job as a true professional; one who does the very best to ensure that life in your home continues as smoothly as possible during the remodeling process. You also need a contractor who considers your long-term needs – upfront – and helps you plan for the best use of your remodeled space for many years to come. Hundreds of homeowners throughout the Des Moines area put their trust and confidence in Kohles Homes & Renovations’ superior craftsmanship and strong integrity.

Kevin Kohles has been a Home-Builder/Developer/Remodeler in the Des Moines area since 1980. Through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Kevin has received the designations ofCertified Graduate Builder (CGB) & is in the process of completing the NAHB’s highest & most prestigious designation of Graduate Master Builder (GMB). Kohles Homes & Renovations commitment to its customers is reflected in these designations & by Kevin’s desire to provide the very best to his customers. Kohles Homes & Renovations is a small volume design build home builder and remodeler with a strong emphasis on quality & attention to detail. Kevin personally supervises each home & works directly with the homeowner from the design stage to the completion of the project.

Informed Consumers Know the Added Value of Remodeling & Weigh Cost versus Investment

More people are remodeling their homes today than any other time in history. As housing stock ages in the U.S., this trend is expected to continue and increase. If you live in a house that you generally love, you plan to stay there for at least five more years, and it’s located in a desirable neighborhood – remodeling makes perfect financial sense. Remodeling can give your kitchen a fresh, updated look. It can give your family the space it needs, or it can make an ordinary bath luxurious. Well-planned and utilized square-footage, efficient and up-to-date kitchens, and design-smart bathrooms generally increase the value of your home. Some home improvements, such as the installation of well-made replacement windows, can both boost the value of your home and help you control ever-increasing heating and cooling costs. Before making a final decision about remodeling, you need to know the value-added benefit of your proposed project and how home improvements affect property values in your geographic region. While we live in a global economy, property values remain closely tied to local trends and conditions. The information provided in the table below gives you some useful trend information regarding home improvement returns on investments. These average percentages come from a national study conducted by Home-Tech Information Systems, a remodeling estimating software company in Bethesda, Maryland. The percentages were reported in 2005 Remodeling Magazine.

Project	Job Cost	Resale Value	Cost Recouped
Siding Replacement, Upscale	$10,393	$10,771	103.6%
Bathroom Remodel, Mid-Range	$10,499	$10,727	102.2%
Minor Kitchen Remodel, Mid-Range	$14,913	$14,691	98.5%
Siding Replacement, Mid-Range	$7,239	$6,914	95.5%
Two-Story Addition, Mid-Range	$80,133	$75,831	94.6%
Attic Bedroom, Mid-Range	$39,188	$36,649	93.5%
Bathroom Remodel, Upscale	$26,052	$24,286	93.2%
Major Kitchen Remodel, Mid-Range	$43,862	$39,920	91.0%
Deck Addition, Mid-Range	$11,294	$10,196	90.3%
Basement Remodel, Mid-Range	$51,051	$46,010	90.1%
Window Replacement, Mid-Range	$9,684	$8,681	89.6%
Window Replacement, Upscale	$16,096	$14,259	88.6%
Bathroom Addition, Mid-Range	$22,977	$19,850	86.4%
Roofing Replacement, Upscale	$16,453	$14,141	85.9%
Bathroom Addition, Upscale	$47,212	$40,488	85.8%
Major Kitchen Remodel, Upscale	$81,552	$69,194	84.8%
Roofing Replacement, Mid-Range	$11,164	$9,456	84.7%
Family Room Addition, Mid-Range	$54,773	$45,458	83.0%
Master Suite Addition, Mid-Range	$73,370	$60,460	82.4%
Master Suite Addition, Upscale	$137,891	$110,512	80.1%
Sunroom Addition, Mid-Range	$31,736	$23,643	74.5%
Home Office Remodel, Mid-Range	$13,143	$9,569	72.8%

Please use this information as a general starting point when considering your proposed remodeling project and potential increases in your property value. The Kohles Homes & Renovations team will also be available to discuss your projected costs and potential returns on your remodeling investment.