Modern Roots Design + Build

Inspired Designs - Finely Crafted

Vision, Experience, and
Craftsmanship

 

Modern Roots was founded by a group of five experts in residential construction and is dedicated to the art of home design and fine carpentry. We approach every project as a unique opportunity to design and build a one of a kind living space for you. With over 100 years of combined experience, we apply masterful building techniques to modern and classic aesthetics in a well managed project environment.

Designed for You.

Take the first step into your future bathroom, kitchen, or renovation project with our designer Olga.

Iowa City kitchen cabinets

Timeless and Built to Last.

As dedicated carpenters, we specialize in custom cabinetry and woodworking tailored to your home.

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Expert Project Management.

Years of experience in scheduling projects that are designed to flow from start to finish on time and on budget.


Modern Roots Design Build Team

Testimonials

“We had a wonderful experience with Modern Roots and cannot recommend them highly enough. We did a significant remodel that involved moving two staircases and adding about 650 square feet with a family room, bedroom, and mudroom. They were so helpful and attentive throughout the entire experience, from the design process to the final touches. They were mindful of our budget and priorities, and we are incredibly happy with the finished product. They also went out of their way to accommodate our family during the 5 months of construction. This included working hard to schedule the most disruptive construction during a time when we planned to be out of town and moving our washer and dryer back into the house every weekend until they were ready to be permanently reinstalled. Those things were truly above and beyond and made our lives far easier during the construction.”

— Caitlin and Travis


“John, Olga, Damon and the rest of the team made our great room and kitchen remodel such an excellent experience that we hired them to remodel our master bath within the same year. During the design and planning process, Olga listened closely to our ideas and preferences, and made suggestions and plans that elevated our vision. Our remodels stayed on schedule (and even ahead of schedule) and the workers in our house were respectful, friendly, and went out of their way to keep the rest of the house as clean as possible. The finished rooms are even better than we expected, and the quality of the custom wood work cannot be overstated. We look forward to enjoying our beautiful new spaces for years to come.”

— Kirsten W.


“Our family purchased our current home a little over 10 years ago, and we really liked the location.  The problem was, the house didn't accommodate our lifestyle and growing family needs.  Our laundry room, kitchen and garage space were fast becoming too small.  Three years ago we hired the entire team to take care of our first big challenge, and they delivered a project of exceptional quality while staying on schedule and budget.  In fact, we were so pleased with their work we have subsequently hired them again and they completed two more separate projects.  One of those projects was to create an outdoor living room and deck area, and the other project was to completely remodel our basement.

In each of the three projects they exceeded our expectations.  It can be a leap of faith to trust a contractor to build your vision on budget, on schedule, and with attention to quality.  Additionally, they are simply fun and easy to work with.  Great people!!!”

— Chad and Erica R.


“People who love old houses know they have a lot of character and a lot of problems. During our full-home overhaul, the team from Modern Roots was able to update all the function while retaining the charm. Their custom woodworking gave us beauty and function, from storage to custom kitchen to accent pieces and more. In addition to skill and passion, the team brings energy, positivity, and an understanding of family to every project. We can't wait to work with them again!"

— Rose S.