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Pro Concrete Impressions
5.0(
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Swimming Pool -Remodel

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in decorative concrete installation, resurfacing, and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other indoor and outdoor projects. We provide upgrades for your interior and exterior concrete and we are Iowas's only dealer and installer of the Mirage Overlay System. We manage projects for new or replacement concrete as well. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail and quality put into each of our client's projects. You will discover why we are known for high quality workmanship, outstanding dedication to the integrity of our business and the value we provide with available solutions. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.\nOur lawn and landscape business, EditaBoss Lawn and Garden Service LLC, is growing into a premier customized service our clients have been looking for.

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Mirage Pool Deck Installation
Front Remodel

+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Electrical Works of Iowa, L.L.C.
5.0(
6
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Swimming Pool Heaters - Install or ReplaceSwimming Pool Heaters - Repair or Service

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tubs R Us
5.0(
1
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Swimming Pool - Clean and MaintainSwimming Pool - Opening & Closing ServiceSwimming Pool: Vinyl Lined - Build or Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Tubs R Us. We are a local owned business. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial pools and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We're known for our quality work, customer service and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceIn Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or ServiceReplace Vinyl Liner for Swimming Pool+6 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"They sent someone out to come fix it. I go online when I have an issue, instead of calling. It is very easy. You go online and tell them what is broken. The respond with who will be coming out within 24 hours. They have different plans for different amounts of money. I have my house and pool covered. I pay a $75 copay a month. I have had them for several years, and have never had an issue."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Toy Box construction
New to Angi
Replace Vinyl Liner for Swimming PoolSwimming Pool -RemodelSwimming Pool Covers - Install or Replace+2 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Backyard Paradise, LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for you time and have a great day.

Pool
Pool
Pool & Features
Installation of Pool
Pool

+6

Response time1 day
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Alpha & Beta LLC
4.7(
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Swimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Have MaterialsSwimming Pool - Above Ground, Build or Install - Need MaterialsSwimming Pool - In Ground - Build or Install+4 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We provide a wide variety of handymen services to fix your home needs.\n\n-Window Installation\n-Door Installation\n-Flooring\n-Plumbing\n-Automotive Repair\n-Home Remodeling\n-Appliance Repair/diagnosis\n-New Construction\n-Landscaping\n-Tree Removal\n-Demolition\n-Clean up/Junk Removal\n-Moving\n\nAlmost anything your home needs we are happy to help! \n\nIf there is a service your unsure if we provide contact us and we will be more than welcome to find you a solution.\n

Pressure washing deck and stairs
Roofing
Roofing
Auto Service Project
Cabinet installation

+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails.

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.

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