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Backyard Paradise

5.00(
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Backyard Paradise

5.00(
9
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•Approved Pro
2016 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Backyard Paradise, our passion lies in transforming your outdoor dreams into reality. Located in Indianola, IA, we specialize in creating exceptional outdoor living spaces. Our services include: Inground Swimming Pools: Dive into luxury with our expertly designed and install fiberglass, vinyl, and concrete pools. Patios: Enhance your outdoor living experience with beautiful and functional patio spaces. Hardscaping: From pathways to retaining walls, we craft durable hardscape features that elevate your landscape. Pool Services: Trust us for reliable pool maintenance and care throughout central Iowa.

"Chad and his crew were great to work with. Communication was there explained everything would recommend he installed a pool for our campground in Indianola Crows Nest Rv.."

Ryab C on May 2025

At Backyard Paradise, our passion lies in transforming your outdoor dreams into reality. Located in Indianola, IA, we specialize in creating exceptional outdoor living spaces. Our services include: Inground Swimming Pools: Dive into luxury with our expertly designed and install fiberglass, vinyl, and concrete pools. Patios: Enhance your outdoor living experience with beautiful and functional patio spaces. Hardscaping: From pathways to retaining walls, we craft durable hardscape features that elevate your landscape. Pool Services: Trust us for reliable pool maintenance and care throughout central Iowa.

"Chad and his crew were great to work with. Communication was there explained everything would recommend he installed a pool for our campground in Indianola Crows Nest Rv.."

Ryab C on May 2025

Electrical Works of Iowa, L.L.C.

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

Electrical Works of Iowa, L.L.C.

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2021 years of experience

We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very accommodating and knowledgeable."

Lori B on April 2023

We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very accommodating and knowledgeable."

Lori B on April 2023

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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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•Approved Pro
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC

4.59(
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Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC

4.59(
59
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Customers say: True professional
1998 years of experience

We are Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC and we can help you with any home improvement and maintenance needs. With over 10+ years of experience in a variety of fields, we can do about anything you need! Fully insured and State of Iowa registered contractor. Some of our specialties include: • General household repairs and remodeling • Basements framed to completed living area • Attic insulation • Roofing • Interior\exterior painting • Deck design, install, maintenance, and refinishing • Siding • Window Replacement • Full mowing and edging services • Landscaping design, install and maintenance • Leaf clean up • Gutter cleaning and repair • Tree and bush trimming and removal • Concrete flat work new install, replacement, crack filling • Tuckpointing • Residential and commercial snow removal • Snow and ice removal from roofs and gutters • Ice dam prevention • Holiday lighting custom installs and tear down • Odd jobs, big or small

"CAUTION - when relying on Issac We needed our chimney rebuilt. Issac estimated it and finally we received a starting date. After, working an hour he said the job was too big for him. (some damage to our metal pieces). We request that he would paint it after we find another handyman. Once done he came back and quoted over $100 an hour to paint the chimney. He kept push us out on his calendar. We dropped him. He had us paid for the hour that he worked on the Chimney before exiting. Very poor communication if we are scheduled? If he is starting on the day he last told us? Problem answering texts."

Diane K on September 2018

We are Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC and we can help you with any home improvement and maintenance needs. With over 10+ years of experience in a variety of fields, we can do about anything you need! Fully insured and State of Iowa registered contractor. Some of our specialties include: • General household repairs and remodeling • Basements framed to completed living area • Attic insulation • Roofing • Interior\exterior painting • Deck design, install, maintenance, and refinishing • Siding • Window Replacement • Full mowing and edging services • Landscaping design, install and maintenance • Leaf clean up • Gutter cleaning and repair • Tree and bush trimming and removal • Concrete flat work new install, replacement, crack filling • Tuckpointing • Residential and commercial snow removal • Snow and ice removal from roofs and gutters • Ice dam prevention • Holiday lighting custom installs and tear down • Odd jobs, big or small

"CAUTION - when relying on Issac We needed our chimney rebuilt. Issac estimated it and finally we received a starting date. After, working an hour he said the job was too big for him. (some damage to our metal pieces). We request that he would paint it after we find another handyman. Once done he came back and quoted over $100 an hour to paint the chimney. He kept push us out on his calendar. We dropped him. He had us paid for the hour that he worked on the Chimney before exiting. Very poor communication if we are scheduled? If he is starting on the day he last told us? Problem answering texts."

Diane K on September 2018

J & M PLUMBING AND CONSTRUCTION

4.78(
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J & M PLUMBING AND CONSTRUCTION

4.78(
9
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

DBA: ALL WAYS HANDYMAN SERVICE.

"This is the second time I have used J&M through my home warranty insurance and I could not be happier with them. Travis who helped clear my line was very informative, professional and efficient. I would recommend J&M to anyone who needs a plumber they respond quickly and always take care with what they do and exceptional at customer service!"

Ashley A on April 2023

DBA: ALL WAYS HANDYMAN SERVICE.

"This is the second time I have used J&M through my home warranty insurance and I could not be happier with them. Travis who helped clear my line was very informative, professional and efficient. I would recommend J&M to anyone who needs a plumber they respond quickly and always take care with what they do and exceptional at customer service!"

Ashley A on April 2023

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Pools And Spas By Mike

5.00(
3
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Pools And Spas By Mike

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Pool Repair & Spa Repair 515-201-5480

"Mike did an excellent job and was so conscientious. He is very professional and friendly."

deb h on November 2018

Pool Repair & Spa Repair 515-201-5480

"Mike did an excellent job and was so conscientious. He is very professional and friendly."

deb h on November 2018

Heavenly Heat Saunas

3.50(
4
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Heavenly Heat Saunas

3.50(
4
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Customers say: Super punctual
1987 years of experience

Heavenly Heat Infrared Saunas are made for the chemically sensitive. That means that our infrared saunas create an ideal, safe, and effective detoxification environment for anyone seeking to eliminate toxic substances from their body.

"Terrible! Wish I had gone with another company. Here is the issue with Heavenly Heat. If your sauna arrives damaged or and issue arrives -- they have zero technical support. Your repairs will be done by any "joe" that heavenly heat finds to do the repair in your area. They will have no experience with Sauna's and are given no instructions regarding the chemical free aspect of these sauna's. The worst part is the buyer, me, was treated as if I was the problem for wanting my sauna repaired correctly. I would have refused the delivery had I realized I was receiving a damaged sauna and would have to spend hours and days trying to get this resolved. The owner, Bob Morgan, is extremely responsive before he has your money but after, is a different story. When inquiring about the sauna he would respond generally within 10 minutes. After you purchase, and particularly if you have a problem with it, you are treated as if you're a nuisance. My sister bought a competitors sauna around the same time and the service she received from knowledgable representatives was a world of difference from my experience. My other issue was that there were shipping delays and Bob would never communicate them. I would have to pursue him to get information. I think they make a decent sauna but I would not recommend for reasons stated above."

chris k on July 2020

Heavenly Heat Infrared Saunas are made for the chemically sensitive. That means that our infrared saunas create an ideal, safe, and effective detoxification environment for anyone seeking to eliminate toxic substances from their body.

"Terrible! Wish I had gone with another company. Here is the issue with Heavenly Heat. If your sauna arrives damaged or and issue arrives -- they have zero technical support. Your repairs will be done by any "joe" that heavenly heat finds to do the repair in your area. They will have no experience with Sauna's and are given no instructions regarding the chemical free aspect of these sauna's. The worst part is the buyer, me, was treated as if I was the problem for wanting my sauna repaired correctly. I would have refused the delivery had I realized I was receiving a damaged sauna and would have to spend hours and days trying to get this resolved. The owner, Bob Morgan, is extremely responsive before he has your money but after, is a different story. When inquiring about the sauna he would respond generally within 10 minutes. After you purchase, and particularly if you have a problem with it, you are treated as if you're a nuisance. My sister bought a competitors sauna around the same time and the service she received from knowledgable representatives was a world of difference from my experience. My other issue was that there were shipping delays and Bob would never communicate them. I would have to pursue him to get information. I think they make a decent sauna but I would not recommend for reasons stated above."

chris k on July 2020

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Install Above Ground Pools questions, answered by experts

There are many factors to consider when building an in-ground concrete pool. This includes the pool’s primary purpose (relaxation or exercise) if you live in a warm or cold climate (how often it’ll be used), and if you have the budget for chemical treatments and pool maintenance. In-ground pools are often more costly than aboveground pools, but they’re considered more luxurious and hold more value.

If you have multiple rooms that could use some organization, home storage solutions like cubbies in your mudroom or built-in shelving can help you move clutter off the floor. Take it one step further by pairing shelves and cabinets with personalized aesthetic touches like woven or canvas lined metal baskets to add another organizational element.

Customization options may include different pool shapes, sizes, decks, and additional accessories like ladders or pool lights.

Building an inground pool is a job best left to the pros. Excavating the area and building the pool requires heavy equipment and specialized training, and pools have complex plumbing and electrical systems. Unless you’re experienced in these areas, you’re better off hiring a pool contractor to make sure the job gets done safely and correctly. 

The best way to heat a swimming pool depends on your pool and location. Those living in sunny environments may find that a solar-powered heater works just fine, but you may need something more reliable, like a gas or electric heater if it’s often cloudy where you live. When in doubt, try a few lower-cost options first to see if they meet your needs before going all in on a more expensive heater.

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