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KD Construction LLC

Name: KD Construction LLC
Address: Clear Lake, IA, 50428, US
Telephone: +16419031302
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KD Construction is your local husband and wife custom home building team. We specialize in custom home builds and remodels. Credit and debit cards accepted

We offer ground up projects in the north Iowa area. KD Construction has 5+ years of construction experience in both commercial and residential construction. We specialize in siding, doors, windows, framing, drywall installation and finishing, all things kitchens, decks, fences, trim carpentry, and room additions. Fully licensed, bonded per job and insured.

10/16/2026

Started something a week ago that we don't normally do. Stone work... Unfortunately the guy that was supposed to do the stone work bailed on us and then bailed on another job he was supposed to do elsewhere for someone else. So instead of trying to find someone to match the original bid we opted to do it ourselves to help our client out. I used to do a lot of stone work when I worked for my previous employer and then did some stone work when I went off on my own.

This would be Laura Ann DeBettignies 2nd or 3rd time doing stone work in some capacity. This time she is getting involved in it from rain screen, to scratch coat, and to finish. We have a couple different stones going in this project so stay tuned for some reveals!

10/13/2026

Countertops are going in! Getting closer by the day with this one. I'm trying not to give too much away for the final project photos but it's coming together nicely. The Stone & Steel crew did phenomenal on the quartz tops throughout the house.

10/03/2026

Finished stairs always look best at night. I love working with COREtec Floors. Their single piece flooring matched stair treads and pre finished risers help keep the flooring flow throughout the house. Let's keep making staircases a stand out piece of your home!

09/26/2026

Worked a little bit later than normal tonight to try and get some base trim wrapped up. I walked outside on the lower covered patio and you really don't notice how large of space this is until you walk out at night with all the lights on. This space will make the perfect entertaining extension from the lower kitchen area through the 16' patio doors. Rain or shine with our upper deck gutter system and large retaining walls blocking the wind you could use this space throughout the year with the built in natural gas line for any fire pit!

09/24/2026

Why do I really like the steady set windows from Pella Windows and Doors? Trim out is made really easy. Since the steady set windows are designed with clips placed around the window jamb they provide built in shimming on all 4 sides when it comes to jamb extension install. Since we install our jamb extensions and window casing in one step (pre build our jambs with casing installed prior to setting) the clips provide the necessary backing on all sides. This eliminates having to add shimming prior to jamb extensions to keep the jambs from tipping in or out in the opening. This creates a perfect 90° return to the windows. Measuring is also easy as we can just measure from clip to clip for accurate measurements and even reveals.

This same process can be done with drywall returns and self taping drywall screws. Since the clips are rigid enough drywall can be fastened directly to the clips for a solid, clean, modern looking return.

We don't just use products because they are new, trendy, or all the rage. We use products that help with installation, timing, and overall quality of the end result. These steady set windows from Pella allow for an easier and safer window install, a more solid install, and an easier trim install stage.

09/22/2026

As we laid our way into the shelter room and got around the corner I noticed we had a floor drain for the dehumidifier that I requested to be roughed in. The guys set it like all floor drains should be set lower than normal floor grade. Well I didn't think prior how are we going to get the flooring to look good around this drain. Sashco Inc. Lexel and some full 5 gal buckets of infloor head transfer fluid to the rescue. As we laid our COREtec Floors flooring up to the drain area we laid some healthy beads of Lexel all around the flat portion of the drain area and then really laid some beads on the sloped areas. We made sure the locking tabs of the flooring had a decent bead under each one as well to help assist in keeping the flooring set in place. We floored over the entire area then placed the buckets down over the center of the drain and all around the drain to pull the flooring down tight. We let that set for +24 hrs then cut out the floor drain cover hole. We placed a bucket back over the now cut out hole for another +24 hrs to really help the lexel "set". Since Lexel is naturally stretchy we had to give it some help during the curing process with the buckets. After a week of no weight on it the flooring is still laying down with the slope and the locking tabs are all still engaged. Even the storage room deserves the same finish as the rest of the house.

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09/18/2026

When the customer said they wanted registers that matched the Coretec lvp and lvt I knew Fittes was the best choice. We have been using fittes products for a while now and they add the perfect amount of elegance without going overboard. We will use these in the master bathroom area with the actual tile flooring as well.

For those wondering my HVAC guy did check on these and the cfms of the HVAC system is not compromised. There is a possibility of static pressure increasing but we have not noticed a difference in the HVAC system sounds.

09/14/2026

Quick dirt load out this morning for the CE boys at the next build. Looking at 4" of rain this week and they moved a lot of dirt Friday and Saturday to prep for retaining walls. 2 dump trucks and 2 side dumps running back and forth should make quick work of it. There's a lot of moving parts to a project to keep things moving as best as you can.

09/11/2026

Had some interest in how we finished the front door at the current build. It's a pretty straightforward process if you have the right materials ready to go. This same process shown in the video can be done on fiberglass or steel entry doors. I do recommend laying down a base coat of tan paint/primer first as it helps blend the door panel color in better.

09/07/2026

Our concrete guys have been getting it done between rain falls the last few weeks. We have a driveway, patios, and sidewalks all poured. Everything is stripped and ready for some dirt work to start soon in preparation for landscaping. We are down to stone, tile work, hand rail, trim, and countertops inside. Everything should be coming together soon.

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Clear Lake, IA
50428

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+16419031302

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