Elevate Design + Build Launches “Keys to the City” Campaign for Certain KCMO Residents. Building homes in the urban core ensures a strong and diverse community that lasts. Vacant lots attract blight and crime, but new homes create a stronger and safer community. New homes also create the potential for…

2031 Wheatfield Court, Lee’s Summit Elevate Design + Build has opened its new model home at Hook Farms in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The model is located in the recently opened first phase just off Pryor Road. Elevate Design + Build is currently building ten new homes in the Hook farms…

We are excited to announce that Elevate Design + Build has made the Kansas City Business Journal’s Top Homebuilders List for the second consecutive year! We ranked at #6, up from position #7 last year. The Book of Lists ranks the Kansas City area’s hottest companies and is published annually.…

Smart Home Plumbing Technology Trends Smart plumbing is now one more way homeowners can automate their lives and protect their homes.  Did you know that water damage is five times more likely than theft and six times more likely than fire?  Even a small leak can cause significant destruction in…

Elevate Design + Build has launched a second urban redevelopment project in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. The historic Manheim Park neighborhood nestled between Troost Avenue and The Paseo is getting a facelift this summer. Sixteen vacant lots along Tracy Avenue between 41st Street and 44th Street are the sites for…

Life as we know it has been postponed by the Coronavirus pandemic. We are stuck at home trying our best to flatten the curve without losing our minds. While we are very grateful to be hunkered down safely in our warm homes with our families, we all need a little…

Take a tour of our 2019 Spring Parade of Homes American Dream Gold Award Winner! Top five reasons we love this plan: 1. Large bedrooms for the kids 2. Open kitchen and living area 3. 31′ deep garage 4. Sub-basement for storage 5. Two living areas Click the image below…

Building a New Home in Kansas City vs. Buying a Home In the exciting yet often challenging journey of searching for a new home this question is almost always bound to come up. Should we build or buy? What are the pros and cons of building a custom home vs…

New Home Building Site Selection Home site selection is one of the first and most exciting steps in the home building process. It is also one of the most important decisions, as the home site determines the style and design of your home and the aesthetic feel once the home…

Customizing Your New Construction Home The paperwork on your new house is complete! Now it’s time to begin the selection process to customize your new home. Choosing the finishes and features should be a fun and exciting experience that makes your house a home and reflects your personal style. Unfortunately,…