Can a retaining wall be a pool fence?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-retaining-wall.htm">retaining wall</a> 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. </p></div>

Are there customization options available for above-ground pools?

• <div><p>Customization options may include different pool shapes, sizes, decks, and additional accessories like ladders or pool lights.</p></div>

Do you need a fence around a plunge pool?

• <div><p>Check with your local laws, which might state that you have to build a fence around your plunge pool. If you have children or pets or live in an area with abundant wildlife, you should consider <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-build-a-fence.htm">building a fence</a> around your pool for safety. Pools can present a drowning hazard, and while plunge pools are not very deep, younger children can get hurt if they try to dive into them. A fence can help protect your family and visitors from injury.</p></div>

How can I prevent water from evaporating from the pool?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-swimming-pool-enclosure.htm">cost to build a pool enclosure</a> likely won’t tempt you to try.</p></div>

Which additional home improvement projects can be undertaken concurrently with the installation of a fiberglass pool?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Pool builders and installers in Lithopolis, OH

Q: Can a retaining wall be a pool fence?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-retaining-wall.htm">retaining wall</a> can only function as a fence if it&rsquo;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&rsquo;t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall. </p></div>

Q: How can I prevent water from evaporating from the pool?

• <div><p>Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools&rsquo; energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can&rsquo;t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don&rsquo;t do much to stop evaporation&mdash;and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-swimming-pool-enclosure.htm">cost to build a pool enclosure</a> likely won&rsquo;t tempt you to try.</p></div>

Aqua Shoppe Pool and Spa

Aqua Shoppe Pool and Spa

Customers say: Quick response

2 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. ***Warning**** Please make sure you are speaking to the right representative of our company through our contact information @ Angi or speaking with Nick directly. We have been informed someone else is trying to use our name and credentials to sell jobs unbeknownst to us. Please feel free to call us anytime at 740-274-9827

"They responded quickly to our request for pool closing and did the job right. They also happily answered all of our ‘new pool owner’ questions, plus gave us tips on maintaining water quality. Excellent work"

Dave B on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. ***Warning**** Please make sure you are speaking to the right representative of our company through our contact information @ Angi or speaking with Nick directly. We have been informed someone else is trying to use our name and credentials to sell jobs unbeknownst to us. Please feel free to call us anytime at 740-274-9827

"They responded quickly to our request for pool closing and did the job right. They also happily answered all of our ‘new pool owner’ questions, plus gave us tips on maintaining water quality. Excellent work"

Dave B on December 2025

Columbus Pool Works, Inc.

Columbus Pool Works, Inc.

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

1 years of experience

At Columbus Pool Works we have over 15 years of industry experience we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and takes pride in the services we provide to our residential and commercial clients. We specialize in pool maintenance and weekly, monthly, or other routinely scheduled services. We provide free estimates, and you will find us to be competitively priced. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Veteran Owned business

"Friendly, very personable, took about 1/2 hour to close the pool! Great company"

Jeffrey F on October 2024

At Columbus Pool Works we have over 15 years of industry experience we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and takes pride in the services we provide to our residential and commercial clients. We specialize in pool maintenance and weekly, monthly, or other routinely scheduled services. We provide free estimates, and you will find us to be competitively priced. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Veteran Owned business

"Friendly, very personable, took about 1/2 hour to close the pool! Great company"

Jeffrey F on October 2024

Central Ohio Pool and Spa Services LLC

Central Ohio Pool and Spa Services LLC

Customers say: True professional

3 years of experience

Central Ohio Pool and Spa Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I hired Tyler and needed a quick turn-a-round. He was responsive and right on time. He knew what he was doing and did not try to oversell. Would absolutely use Tyler again. "

Eric B on May 2025

Central Ohio Pool and Spa Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I hired Tyler and needed a quick turn-a-round. He was responsive and right on time. He knew what he was doing and did not try to oversell. Would absolutely use Tyler again. "

Eric B on May 2025

Tim D.Burkitt Company

4.96(

139

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Tim D.Burkitt Company

4.96(

139

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 99% of Angi customers

Gas Service Business - Gas Grills, Gas Logs, Gas Fireplaces and Gas Lights. Over 35 years in the Gas Business.

"Excellent."

GWEN D on October 2022

Gas Service Business - Gas Grills, Gas Logs, Gas Fireplaces and Gas Lights. Over 35 years in the Gas Business.

"Excellent."

GWEN D on October 2022

Beechwold Ace Hardware

4.92(

168

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Beechwold Ace Hardware

4.92(

168

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

Just some of the products we offer include: Nuts & Bolts, Plumbing Supplies, Electrical Supplies, Paint & Stains, Deck & House Cleaning Supplies, Hand & Power Tools, House Wares, Light Bulbs, Furnace Filters, Garden Supplies & Tools, Fertilizer & Weed Control, Keys. Founded by Forest Smith near the end of the Second World War, Beachwold Hardware was perfectly positioned for the building boom that took place in what was then the far north part of Columbus, Ohio. Many, if not most, of the houses in the Beechwold neighborhood were built in the 1950’s and early 60’s and most of the still has hardware that was purchased at Beechwold Hardware. In August of 1965 we became Beechwold ACE Hardware. About that time Jack Smith took over from his father and operated two other stores in addition to this location. Beechwold also doubled in size to its current 5000 square feet. Still family owned, Malcolm Moore (Jack’s son-in-law) is now running the store. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, knowledgeable neighborhood store with the selection of a “big box” store but without all the walking around.

"The team there was great. I had a very old lamp, it was my grandmothers and needed to be fixed. they looked at it as a challenge. I thought it would take a day or two, they called me within an hour and told me it was done."

Susan K on May 2018

Just some of the products we offer include: Nuts & Bolts, Plumbing Supplies, Electrical Supplies, Paint & Stains, Deck & House Cleaning Supplies, Hand & Power Tools, House Wares, Light Bulbs, Furnace Filters, Garden Supplies & Tools, Fertilizer & Weed Control, Keys. Founded by Forest Smith near the end of the Second World War, Beachwold Hardware was perfectly positioned for the building boom that took place in what was then the far north part of Columbus, Ohio. Many, if not most, of the houses in the Beechwold neighborhood were built in the 1950’s and early 60’s and most of the still has hardware that was purchased at Beechwold Hardware. In August of 1965 we became Beechwold ACE Hardware. About that time Jack Smith took over from his father and operated two other stores in addition to this location. Beechwold also doubled in size to its current 5000 square feet. Still family owned, Malcolm Moore (Jack’s son-in-law) is now running the store. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, knowledgeable neighborhood store with the selection of a “big box” store but without all the walking around.

"The team there was great. I had a very old lamp, it was my grandmothers and needed to be fixed. they looked at it as a challenge. I thought it would take a day or two, they called me within an hour and told me it was done."

Susan K on May 2018

Specialty Gas Services Inc

4.90(

368

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Specialty Gas Services Inc

4.90(

368

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

8 employees. No subs. Cost determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Award winning. Additional DBA - Specialty Gas House. Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Here at Specialty Gas House we pride ourselves on having the most professional and knowledgeable service staff in the industry. We provide installation and service of Gas Fireplaces, Grills, Fire Pits, Gas Lights and much more. Not only do we install but we also sell some of the best appliances on the market. Our installers can take care of all your gas line work as well. All of our guys are certified plumbers and are in house professionals, we do not contract any work out. Courteous and clean, our technicians always remove their shoes upon entering any home. Drop cloths are utilized to protect your floors from any debris or soot that may be present. Don’t see your brand on our web site? No worries. We service all makes and models of gas fireplaces and grills, including those manufacturers no longer in business.

"Very well. The service technician was very. helpful and answered all my questions. He clearly knows everything about a gas fireplace. I now have a much better idea of how to use and maintain the unit"

Gerard N on November 2020

8 employees. No subs. Cost determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Award winning. Additional DBA - Specialty Gas House. Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Here at Specialty Gas House we pride ourselves on having the most professional and knowledgeable service staff in the industry. We provide installation and service of Gas Fireplaces, Grills, Fire Pits, Gas Lights and much more. Not only do we install but we also sell some of the best appliances on the market. Our installers can take care of all your gas line work as well. All of our guys are certified plumbers and are in house professionals, we do not contract any work out. Courteous and clean, our technicians always remove their shoes upon entering any home. Drop cloths are utilized to protect your floors from any debris or soot that may be present. Don’t see your brand on our web site? No worries. We service all makes and models of gas fireplaces and grills, including those manufacturers no longer in business.

"Very well. The service technician was very. helpful and answered all my questions. He clearly knows everything about a gas fireplace. I now have a much better idea of how to use and maintain the unit"

Gerard N on November 2020

The Lamplighter

4.97(

79

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The Lamplighter

4.97(

79

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

2 employees. Subs welding and heavy soldering. Additional contact name - Bill Young. Additional DBA - Tubill Co The. Award winning.

"repair went fine. Communication was a little slow."

Bradley D on August 2018

2 employees. Subs welding and heavy soldering. Additional contact name - Bill Young. Additional DBA - Tubill Co The. Award winning.

"repair went fine. Communication was a little slow."

Bradley D on August 2018

Northern Lighting

4.94(

32

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Northern Lighting

4.94(

32

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Our lighting store carries a huge selection of lighting fixtures, bulbs, shades, and accessories for every room in your home. Whether your needs are residential or commercial, our lighting consultants have the expertise to help you select the perfect indoor or outdoor lighting for your project. Our showroom also features a variety of ceiling fans, sconces, and home decor to complete your space. Northern Lighting is located in Westerville, one mile south of I-270 on Westerville Rd. We offer weekend and evening hours to accommodate your busy schedule. Stop in today!

"Northern Lighting has a good selection and easy to use website. I selected 3 outdoor light fixtures for pier mounts. They also required a mount piece, sold separately. I drove there to pick them up. They had the option of phoning from the car and having the items brought out, to minimize contact due to covid. I took advantage of that. The people I worked with online, by email, and at the store were all very helpful, professional, and personable. Every time I need lights, I got to them because they are the best I've found in the Columbus area."

Marsha H on December 2020

Our lighting store carries a huge selection of lighting fixtures, bulbs, shades, and accessories for every room in your home. Whether your needs are residential or commercial, our lighting consultants have the expertise to help you select the perfect indoor or outdoor lighting for your project. Our showroom also features a variety of ceiling fans, sconces, and home decor to complete your space. Northern Lighting is located in Westerville, one mile south of I-270 on Westerville Rd. We offer weekend and evening hours to accommodate your busy schedule. Stop in today!

"Northern Lighting has a good selection and easy to use website. I selected 3 outdoor light fixtures for pier mounts. They also required a mount piece, sold separately. I drove there to pick them up. They had the option of phoning from the car and having the items brought out, to minimize contact due to covid. I took advantage of that. The people I worked with online, by email, and at the store were all very helpful, professional, and personable. Every time I need lights, I got to them because they are the best I've found in the Columbus area."

Marsha H on December 2020

Powers Electric LLC

4.94(

199

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Powers Electric LLC

4.94(

199

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

5-10 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact through phone & email. Customer service and quality service are our main goals. Our company specializes in custom residential new builds and remodels along with light commercial work. Customers can check out reviews for our company on Angie's list. Powers Electric will get your projects done in a professional manner. We are the best Columbus electrical contractor for those looking for a job well-done while still paying affordable prices.

"The delivery was on time and the work done quickly in a very professional manner. I highly recommend them."

Gary W on October 2023

5-10 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact through phone & email. Customer service and quality service are our main goals. Our company specializes in custom residential new builds and remodels along with light commercial work. Customers can check out reviews for our company on Angie's list. Powers Electric will get your projects done in a professional manner. We are the best Columbus electrical contractor for those looking for a job well-done while still paying affordable prices.