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Backyard Paradise

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Backyard Paradise

5.00(
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Approved Pro
10 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.

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Electrical Works of Iowa, L.L.C.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 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


Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC

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Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC

4.59(
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Customers say: True professional
28 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



Mangano Electric

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Mangano Electric

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

I have no employees, I do all the work myself. This eliminates the probability of something not being 100% as you would expect. We do not subcontract any of our work out. Physical address: 203 1/2 Nile Kinnick Dr S, Adel, IA 50003

I have no employees, I do all the work myself. This eliminates the probability of something not being 100% as you would expect. We do not subcontract any of our work out. Physical address: 203 1/2 Nile Kinnick Dr S, Adel, IA 50003



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American Tubs....

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American Tubs....

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Customers say: Terrific value
14 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.


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Downing Designs LLC

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Downing Designs LLC

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16 years of experience

We're Downing Designs LLC, and we've been a premier general contractor in Newton, IA, since 2010. Locally owned and operated, we specialize in build repairs, restorations, and installations. We offer a variety of services including excavation, construction, garage door installations and repairs, building restorations, and much more. We take pride in the quality work we provide. We're looking forward to partnering with Des Moines, Knoxville, and Grinnell consumers to continue to offer a premier general contracting experience. We'd like to personally invite you to contact us for more information on all the ways we can help you, today!

We're Downing Designs LLC, and we've been a premier general contractor in Newton, IA, since 2010. Locally owned and operated, we specialize in build repairs, restorations, and installations. We offer a variety of services including excavation, construction, garage door installations and repairs, building restorations, and much more. We take pride in the quality work we provide. We're looking forward to partnering with Des Moines, Knoxville, and Grinnell consumers to continue to offer a premier general contracting experience. We'd like to personally invite you to contact us for more information on all the ways we can help you, today!



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Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

The regulations for pool fence heights vary by state, so be sure to research what the legal, minimum height is in your area before purchasing or installing a fence. Though every region is different, generally a pool fence must be at least 4 and ½ feet high. If you’re unsure whether you need a fence around your pool, and how high that fence should be, contact a local pool enclosure expert to help you successfully, and safely, move forward.

Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools’ energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can’t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don’t do much to stop evaporation—and the cost to build a pool enclosure likely won’t tempt you to try.

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.  

Yes, with custom measurements ensuring perfect fit and function.

Small animals, particularly rats and mice, like to burrow inside pool heaters. To keep them out, seal any entry points with caulk or steel wool. Then, place mothballs inside or around your pool heater. As a final measure of protection, you can cover the pool heater in hardware cloth or wood paneling to further block entry points.

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