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Showtime Homes

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Showtime Homes

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7 years of experience

Showtime Homes is an all in-house design & build firm located in Urbandale, Iowa. With an interior designer and builder in-house, our offerings go beyond just building custom homes. We are well known for our service and quality - providing the best of the best whether it be a full custom home, or a reside project for someone's existing home. The inspiration behind Showtime Homes came from the need to bring better systems and a refined process to the Home Building industry, and most importantly with energy.  The Showtime name is based on the premise that the time is NOW, and action is the only way to move the needle.  This correlates well with the need to push through roadblocks that often arise while building a home, and having the ability to navigate through those challenges, maintain communication, and keep the process moving on the intended timeline.  The platform Buildertrend is an example of the many tools we use to keep information organized, schedule labor and material deliveries, and provide scheduling and cost transparency.  Our business is predicated on the trusted partners we surround ourselves with in an effort to build an efficient home, with a lean process, and do so in a timely manner.

Showtime Homes is an all in-house design & build firm located in Urbandale, Iowa. With an interior designer and builder in-house, our offerings go beyond just building custom homes. We are well known for our service and quality - providing the best of the best whether it be a full custom home, or a reside project for someone's existing home. The inspiration behind Showtime Homes came from the need to bring better systems and a refined process to the Home Building industry, and most importantly with energy.  The Showtime name is based on the premise that the time is NOW, and action is the only way to move the needle.  This correlates well with the need to push through roadblocks that often arise while building a home, and having the ability to navigate through those challenges, maintain communication, and keep the process moving on the intended timeline.  The platform Buildertrend is an example of the many tools we use to keep information organized, schedule labor and material deliveries, and provide scheduling and cost transparency.  Our business is predicated on the trusted partners we surround ourselves with in an effort to build an efficient home, with a lean process, and do so in a timely manner.




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The Pool Guys

2141 48th ST
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The Pool Guys

2141 48th ST
2.00(
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15 years of experience

The company started out as Mike The Pool Guy after Mike had been in the pool business for many years he decided to go out on his own. Mike, a pool guru knows everything there is to know in the pool service department, If your pool isn’t running right, he will diagnose and fix it and your pool running the way it should! In 2013 Mike brought a new asset to the company, Chris the pool builder. Mike and Chris worked together previously for a different company and went separate ways. While Mike was establishing his business Chris worked for a local business building pools. Together they created “The Pool Guys” Offering The Best Service and finest pools in town.

The company started out as Mike The Pool Guy after Mike had been in the pool business for many years he decided to go out on his own. Mike, a pool guru knows everything there is to know in the pool service department, If your pool isn’t running right, he will diagnose and fix it and your pool running the way it should! In 2013 Mike brought a new asset to the company, Chris the pool builder. Mike and Chris worked together previously for a different company and went separate ways. While Mike was establishing his business Chris worked for a local business building pools. Together they created “The Pool Guys” Offering The Best Service and finest pools in town.


american artisan & traditional homes, inc.

3711 Franklin Ave
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american artisan & traditional homes, inc.

3711 Franklin Ave
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23 years of experience

we are general contractors, licensed, insured, and with workman's comp. every employee specializes ina certain area, and our superintendants and president can handle most any project big or small, we specialize in transforming your property from something average to spectacular.

we are general contractors, licensed, insured, and with workman's comp. every employee specializes ina certain area, and our superintendants and president can handle most any project big or small, we specialize in transforming your property from something average to spectacular.



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American Tubs....

17940 Ajax Cir
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American Tubs....

17940 Ajax Cir
2.33(
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Customers say: Terrific value
13 years of experience

American Tubs designs and manufactures a complete line of premium quality Walk-In Bathtubs that are ideal for people with Limited Mobility, Seniors, Disabled and people with pain, arthritis, stress and other debilitating conditions.

American Tubs designs and manufactures a complete line of premium quality Walk-In Bathtubs that are ideal for people with Limited Mobility, Seniors, Disabled and people with pain, arthritis, stress and other debilitating conditions.

Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

When designing your dream pool, it's important to leave enough room for safe walkways, patios, and extras such as outdoor kitchens and fire pits. Your local building codes may specify the minimum space between your pool and your house, utility lines, and property line. In most cases, the area of the patio around the pool should be equal to or greater than the surface area of the pool.

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 are installing a fiberglass pool, you may want to install or update your patio or deck at the same time to create a safe, comfortable place to sit and dry off or grab a bite to eat after swimming. You might also consider adding a hot tub to the mix, which costs $6,000 on average.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

Most importantly, you should never cut corners when building a pool. Whether it’s an in-ground or aboveground, poorly constructed pools are dangerous to both the swimmers and your property. Leaks can even lead to home foundation damage. While you can DIY smaller elements of pool installation, always hire a contractor to oversee the process.

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