Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Construction
Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Construction in Spring Hill, KS
Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction is changing how we build homes in Kansas. These energy-efficient blocks are filled with reinforced concrete to create walls that are strong, quiet, and built for all seasons. Think of it as living inside a cozy, weatherproof shell that saves you money on energy bills year after year.
ICF walls offer more than just comfort, they deliver long-term value. The high thermal mass helps regulate indoor temperatures, which reduces strain on HVAC systems and extends their lifespan. These walls also resist fire, pests, and moisture, helping homeowners avoid costly maintenance over time. In a region like Kansas, where weather can shift from extreme heat to freezing cold, ICF construction offers peace of mind and year-round protection without sacrificing design flexibility or curb appeal.
Built for Kansas Weather
ICF homes are designed to handle Kansas weather with ease. They retain heat during cold winters and stay cool through the summer, leading to lower energy costs and greater comfort year-round. These concrete walls also resist tornado-strength winds, pests, moisture, and fire, making them a smart choice for long-term durability and safety. Plus, they naturally block outside noise, creating a quieter indoor environment whether you live near traffic or have a busy household. Some insurance providers even offer discounts thanks to the strength and resilience of ICF construction.
Our ICF Process
We start with a consultation to learn about your site and performance goals. From there, we create your plans and manage the engineering approvals. Our team handles every step, including pouring the concrete, setting the forms, and applying your chosen exterior finish. Once your build is complete, we’ll walk through the home with you and explain how to maintain its energy benefits.
Why Build with Allen for ICF Construction?
Local ICF Expertise
We know how to build ICF homes that work in Kansas. From soil conditions to seasonal extremes, our team uses the right techniques to ensure long-lasting strength and efficiency.
One Team from Start to Finish
You won’t be bounced between contractors. We handle design, permits, and construction in-house, keeping your project on time and on budget.
Energy-Smart Planning
We focus on insulation, thermal performance, and layout to help you get the most out of your ICF investment, lower energy use, better comfort, and long-term savings.
Trusted Materials, Proven Results
We use quality ICF blocks, reinforced steel, and top-grade concrete from reliable suppliers. That means fewer callbacks and better performance year after year.
Custom Builds & Add-Ons
At Allen Building Specialties, we design custom ICF homes tailored to your lifestyle. You choose the layout, finishes, and features, and our experienced team brings it all together. We also build ICF additions, storm shelters, and dry-in shells for homeowners or contractors who need a weather-tight structure quickly. Whether you're dreaming of a modern farmhouse or a more traditional style, we handle everything in-house—from planning and permitting to construction and finish work.
What Homeowners Are Saying About Our ICF Builds
"Their workmanship and attention to detail were spot on!"
Wow, Allen Building SP. did a fantastic job for us. Lincoln and Mike are the best! Their workmanship and attention to detail were spot on! If we had concerns they were addressed right away. We have recieved so many compliments on our bathroom. It looks beautiful and functions perfect! Thanks Trae
Doug S
Lenexa, KS
"Everyone is trustworthy, friendly, and most of all, very talented in their area of expertise"
This is our second time to use Allen Building Specialties for a remodel. Trae has a gift for choosing good people to work with on the team. Everyone is trustworthy, friendly, and most of all, very talented in their area of expertise. We absolutely love every room they remodeled from 2 bahtrooms, the kitchen and family room. They are easy to work with and stay on schedule. We feel lucky to have found them!
Mike C.
Overland Park, KS
" I have referred 3 friends to Allen Building Specialties so far and all of them have had a wonderful experience, as well!"
We had a fantastic experience with Allen Building Specialties. Trae and his staff are friendly, professional and courtious. Our project was completed in a timely manner and his bid came below several other estimates we received. Trae has already completed 2 remodel projects for us and we are in the process of starting a third! I have referred 3 friends to Allen Building Specialties so far and all of them have had a wonderful experience, as well!
Kate M.
Overland Park, KS
" The end result is high quality and very reasonable cost. "
This company exemplifies honesty, expertise, and talent. The end result is high quality and very reasonable cost. Allen Building Specialties work is perfection and it was a joy to have them in our home. We have never said ALL of these things in one sentence about a single contractor before.
Kara H.
Lenexa, KS
"The quality of work was excellent and Trae and his crew finished within budget and ahead of schedule"
The professionalism of Trae and his colleagues is outstanding. We had Allen Building Specialties finish our basement. The quality of work was excellent and Trae and his crew finished within budget and ahead of schedule. We are extremely happy with the finished product and will look to use them again on future projects.
Ryan M.
Lee's Summit, MO
"We are THRILLED with our remodel and we actually ENJOYED the process!"
What sets Trae Allen apart from other contractors is 1) his adherence to the schedule and 2) his excellent communication system. Regarding communication, everyone involved in the project is on an email software system so there is total accountability and written proof of all orders and changes. We are THRILLED with our remodel and we actually ENJOYED the process! Not something you hear very often after a construction project!
Susan R.
"High quality work, by high quality individuals!"
High quality work, by high quality individuals! Owner Trae Allen & his team are as meticulous as they come. They finished our basement last fall and we love spending time in the added space!
Jake S.
"They were so professional and easy to have in the house "
Trae and his team did an outstanding job on our upstairs remodel. They were so professional and easy to have in the house that unlike during past experiences with other contractors, we didn’t feel “invaded”. The project was also completed on time. Our upstairs is now so beautiful that it’s an absolute pleasure to hang out up there with our kiddos. We’re looking forward to working with Trae again, when we tackle our master suite remodel.
Meg S.
"He is organized and was excellent in his communication."
Trae is professional and friendly. He knows his craft and cares for his customers. He is organized and was excellent in his communication.
Theresa
"I have received many compliments on the finished product and am grateful for this talented team that made it all come together."
Having complete trust in a team with your home and family is tough to find. With Trae and team, they made a kitchen remodel as seamless as it could be. Their attention to detail and quality craftsmanship was excellent. Their communication was timely and responsive. The invoicing process was detailed, organized and delivered zero surprises. I have received many compliments on the finished product and am grateful for this talented team that made it all come together.
Denise S.
"They did excellent work and we have received many compliments on our addition!"
Trae and his team were wonderful to work with! They were pleasant, professional, detail oriented, and facilitated our project with ease. Trae and his team added a front porch to our home and we could not have been happier with the outcome. They did excellent work and we have received many compliments on our addition! We would highly recommend Allen Building Specialties.
Sarah H.
"Trae and his team are friendly, trustworthy, and knowledgeable"
Trae and his team are friendly, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. They refinished our basement and their work is excellent; we are thrilled with the outcome. Having a contractor to work with all of the third parties involved was necessary and Trae ensured that everything was completed at the utmost level of quality. They completed the job within the timeline agreed to. I highly recommend them.
Kristen N.
"Everyone at Allen Building Specialties is exceptional and a pleasure to work with."
We have now used Allen Building Specialties for 4 projects and we couldn't be more pleased. After working with a couple other contractors and finding them very undependable and with poor workmanship, we finally found Allen Building Specialties. We have worked with Mike the most. Mike is the definition of going above and beyond what is required and expected. Everyone at Allen Building Specialties is exceptional and a pleasure to work with
Kristen N.
"Every person who showed up on the job was great and did wonderful work."
Allen Building Specialties transformed my outdated kitchen into my dream kitchen. Every person who showed up on the job was great and did wonderful work. I have received so many compliments on his work and recommend them to anyone who is looking for a remodel. You will not be disappointed!
Erin O.
"The best part for me - when he laid out the timeline he hit the mark."
Trae and his company did an outstanding job for us. He helped us with a commercial buildout of our coffee shop. Trae provided constant contact, mixed with ways to save on our overall buildout as we went along. The best part for me - when he laid out the timeline he hit the mark. No 2, 3, 4 weeks delay/time or cost overruns like you hear from time to time with other contractors.
Michael J.
"The finished product was exactly as we had pictured and the final cost was exactly as contracted!"
Trae and his company of professionals were a true delight! The remodel was as painless as possible for us, considering that we needed to be living in the house while the work was being done. The finished product was exactly as we had pictured and the final cost was exactly as contracted! Any remodel has unexpected issues, but all of these were dealt with promptly and professionally. Thanks to all of you at Allen Building Specilaties.
Ginny B.
"They were easy to work with, even when challenges came up."
Trae & his crew were recommended to us by a friend. They were very professional, helpful with design ideas & advice, and stayed on schedule. They were easy to work with, even when challenges came up. We've been very happy with the results & have highly recommended them to others looking to remodel.
Judy D.
"Trey was honest and up-front"
Would I recommend Allen Building Specialties? Absolutely! Not just for basement remodeling, but anything that required remodeling, additions, or renovations. I am glad I picked them to do the work and I would use them again.
"They did excellent work and completed it on schedule"
Trae and his team remodeled our kitchen. They did excellent work and completed it on schedule. Everyone he brought into our house was trustworthy, patient, competent, and easy to get along with. They kept the site very clean and structured their work so that we would be without a functioning kitchen for as little time as possible. They stayed completely within the bid except for a few extras we decided to add. Trae was here every day to check on progress and quality. He had some great ideas that looked great in the finished kitchen. We would highly recommend Trae and his crew!
"Our daughter absolutely loves it!!"
We received a recommendation from our realtor to use Allen Building Specialists for a small remodeling job for our home. Everyone involved with this company was very professional, timely, and did a wonderful job. The job involved confirming that a wall between 2 bedrooms was not load-bearing, the wall then removed, followed by patching the walls and ceiling between the rooms. Our daughter absolutely loves it!!
Jenny W.
"Could not be happier with the final product!"
Excellent contractor, very good communication, top notch experience! Will be using them for all of my projects. Trae and team are very professional. Could not be happier with the final product!
Anthony Marriott
"Any future projects we need, Allen Building Specialties will be the first and ONLY phone call we make."
Trae and his workers were great to work with. Trae is knowledgeable about the business and provided us options with our Master Bathroom Remodel. The foreman of our project, Mike, was incredible. His tile work was outstanding and meticulous. We could not be more pleased with the finished project. Any future projects we need, Allen Building Specialties will be the first and ONLY phone call we make.
Donna Z.
" I highly recommend Allen Building and would definitely use Allen Building Specialties again!"
We updated a house we had lived in for 27 years. We built a new fireplace at end, added hardwood floors, updated kitchen cabinets, updated ceiling, and lighting. Trae was wonderful. He was very professional, always returned my calls promptly, helped me to stay in my budget, was very patient as I made decisions and his skill and workmanship were beautiful. I did not have a decorator help, and I would show him pictures of what I wanted, and he always understood. He is honest and I trusted him completely. I highly recommend Allen Building and would definitely use Allen Building Specialties again!
Jan D.
"We were thrilled with the finished product!"
Trae, and his crew, removed a wall in our home, and built a new stone fireplace, creating a truly "open concept" between our kitchen and Great Room. Trae shared his knowledge and many good ideas....He and the crew were always professional and very courteous in our home. The project was done within the predicted scope of time and cost. We were thrilled with the finished product!
Bob and Carol J.
"Their workmanship and attention to detail were spot on!"
Wow, Allen Building SP. did a fantastic job for us. Lincoln and Mike are the best! Their workmanship and attention to detail were spot on! If we had concerns they were addressed right away. We have recieved so many compliments on our bathroom. It looks beautiful and functions perfect! Thanks Trae
Doug S
Lenexa, KS
Ready to Build a Smarter, Stronger Home?
Curious if an ICF home is right for your lot, lifestyle, or budget? Let’s talk. Our team at Allen Building Specialties will walk you through the benefits and help you plan your next steps. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and explore your insulated concrete form construction options.
FAQ'S About ICF Construction
Are ICF homes more expensive to build?
They can cost about 3–5% more upfront than traditional builds. However, most homeowners save significantly on energy and maintenance over time.
How long does it take to build an ICF home?
Most projects are completed in 8 months to 18 months, depending on upon the size and complexity.
Can I customize the exterior of an ICF home?
Yes. ICF walls can be finished with siding, stone, stucco, brick, or any other finish to match your style.
Are ICF homes good for storm-prone areas?
Absolutely. ICF walls are engineered to withstand strong winds, including those from tornadoes common in Kansas.
Do ICF homes reduce noise?
Yes. The concrete core provides excellent sound insulation, creating a quieter indoor environment.
Looking for More Traditional Homes?
If you love the look of a classic home but want better performance, Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction might be the perfect fit. We build traditional-style homes with ICF for enhanced comfort, energy savings, and durability—without sacrificing curb appeal. Let’s design something timeless that’s built to last. Reach out today to explore your options.
