09/17/2026
Great review from Brooke... "I would not hesitate to CONTINUE to recommend Blue Iowa Pools to my friends. Livia and Gwen are amazing to work with! From the initial discovery call, to final ex*****on – communication was over the top and high touch. I was never left in the dark on next steps/updates. The system Livia uses is amazing, and you can always refer to the portal to check things out if in doubt or need a reminder. She is always a phone call or text away too.
My husband and I had an in-ground fiberglass pool, surrounded by concrete and fence, installed last year by another company. We wanted to take it up a notch and make the backyard something special. I had my initial discovery call with Livia late Dec/early Jan. Livia came back in a timely manner with landscape and hardscape concepts (including actual renderings so I could see the vision!). Due to septic and other considerations, the project would take extra thought, caution and overall patience. It was evident she heard me and listened to me during our first call. She presented amazing ideas that wowed me! She listened so well that there were no major revisions. From there she was off and pricing options keeping my budget in mind. She helped come up with ideas to allow me maximum impact/get the greatest bang for my buck. By springtime the job was done, and we have loved using our new spaces (that all connect seamlessly)!
Livia was patient with me as I painstakingly picked out just the right pavers and edgers as well as when I made changes on the fly. If she was annoyed, I would have no clue. Gwen dealt with my many plant/flower questions also never showing frustration with me.
Livia was present on the job site to ensure everything was going to plan, from start to finish with all the moving pieces to bring the project to life. And when things came up along the way, we worked through them and found solutions, together.
In summary the spaces Livia designed and had her team execute were two large paver patios, a large turf space, a pergola (with a hanging bed - great idea, Livia!), a walkway to our hot tub to connect all the spaces and plenty of landscaping. Everyone who has seen our backyard is incredibly complimentary. Kudos to Blue Iowa Pools.
As pool season is coming to an end, we are bummed to close the pool, but thanks to the beautifully designed spaces by Blue Iowa Pools, we have so many other outdoor areas besides the pool out back, to use throughout the fall.
We have another project planned for next year, and I look forward to working with Livia and her team again to bring that to life."
"I would not hesitate to CONTINUE to recommend Blue Iowa Pools to my friends. Livia and Gwen are amazing to work with! From the initial discovery call, to final ex*****on – communication was over the top and high touch. I was never left in the dark on next steps/updates. The system Livia uses is a...