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Welcome to Central Iowa Pool & Spa, Des Moines' premier pool, spa and billiard experts since 1996. For more than 20 years, Central Iowa Pool & Spa has provided the area with all of its pool care needs, including new pool and spa construction and installation, reliable pool service and maintenance, and outfitting your outdoor living space or game room with furniture, grills, billiard tables and much more. We take pride in providing the community with a place where they can find anything for their backyard, all while experiencing complete customer satisfaction.
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Central Iowa Pool & Spa was founded in 1996 by John and Nora Mosher in Des Moines, Iowa. John and Nora began the company primarily installing above ground swimming pools and portable spas throughout the area. Mario Alba recently took over operations, allowing John and Nora to work in a semi-retired capacity.
When it comes to taking care of you pool or spa, we know it can sometimes be intimidating. That is why our team at Central Iowa Pool & Spa is dedicated to making your pool or spa experience as enjoyable as possible. We invite you to take advantage of our various service options, including: weekly, biweekly, or monthly maintenance; vacation coverage; and pool opening and closing.
Central Iowa Pool & Spa looks forward to working with you on your custom pool and spa design and construction. Contact us today to learn how our expertise can make your backyard dreams a reality. We serve the following cities and surrounding areas. If you do not see your city listed, please call us at (515) 263-6900 to see if we serve your area. Central Iowa Pool & Spa proudly serves areas and locations that other builders do not, so please call today.
Central Iowa Pools & Spas is an active member of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. As such, our team has completed specified educational credits and adheres to strict ethical and industry standards to earn the CSP Certified Service Professional designation. In addition, we are a BioGuard Platinum Dealer, which enables us to offer the best products and information to our customers to keep their pool in tip top condition.
Reviews (16)
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Kate Gobbel
Jun 20, 2022
It's a good thing we have Central Iowa pool and spa. they know what there doing. Always a learning experience when we go. glad they're in my back pocket.
Emily Blair
Jun 12, 2022
We had to purchase a replacement hot tub cover. We did this a couple months ago however we still haven't gotten our new one but that is at no fault of the stores. It Hass to be made and shipped from out of state. Central Iowa pool and spa have been very easy to communicate with and follow up on the status. The staff there has always been very friendly and I would recommend going for anything that you need specific and specialized to your hot tub. I will say the store is overall a little bit pricey.
Sean Streeter
Jun 04, 2022
Hands down the best place in Iowa for all your pool and spa needs. Kate is absolutely amazing and takes her time explaining the process and needs of a pool. We had a very tough opening this year and she spent alot of time helping me get it corrected and making sure we were good to swim. My wife and daughter are enjoying the pool once again and it's all thanks to her and her great team. We also have a contract set to replace our above ground with an inground in 2024 with Mario. Much appreciated you guys, I very happy family with a beautiful clear pool!
Annie Bentley
May 25, 2022
Love going here for all my pool needs from advice to chemicals the staff is always super knowledgeable! Thank you
Lazlow Jones
Apr 22, 2022
Kate and crew are The Best pool support agents anyone could wish for. Once becoming a customer here, you, your family, and your pool, will be taken care of absolutely. #bestpoolstoreever
Joyce George
Apr 06, 2022
Staff is all very helpfull as well as informative to all questions we may have about the care of our pool. They have lots of pool toys- cleaners for the pool- even safety glasses to wear in the pool. The business is very clean all the time and the service is friendly- helpful good prices and we always enjoy our shopping there.
Tammy Pierce
Dec 29, 2021
We love Central Iowa Pool & Spa. They make you feel like you are there only client with the helpful, attentive attention. Extremely knowledgeable. I can't say enough good things about them. I'd recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a hot tub.
Jacob Burkhart
Dec 17, 2021
Purchased many things here. I have my water tested here. They closed my pool this last fall. I have always been impressed with the staff in the store and teams in the field. Highly recommend this business if you have a pool!
Nicole Brummel
Oct 24, 2021
We had a great experience putting in an in ground pool with Central Iowa Pool and Spa. Mario was very helpful from the planning, installation, and showing us how to use the new equipment. Many other installers were available sooner but we felt comfortable with their professionalism and good reputation. Thank you!
Donald Johnson
Oct 19, 2021
Mario, Kate, Dan and all service techs are knowledgeable, responsive, helpful and trustworthy. They've solved any and every concern we've had for more than 16 years! Can't imagine pool ownership without them by our sides!
Arianne Binder
Aug 30, 2021
Just bought a house this week that came with pools and owners gave us little to no direction! First time pool owners we were so confused took a water sample in and they ran it and we're Super helpful! Took the time to answer all my questions! Printed out directions for everything and got us the right chemicals to get us going! Left feeling way more confident about owning a pool. Definitely recommend!
Callie Wade
Jun 21, 2021
Called this morning looking for chlorine tablets for my pool i was told they had 7 pound containers so I told them I will be there to pick it up when I got there they only had 3.5 so I asked if I could buy 2 they told me thier policy was only 1 per customer so I asked to talk to the gentleman I did on the phone and I was told by the girls working at the counter very rude that the manager would say the same thing they just did so i told them I'd like to speak with him anyway, the manager came out and apologized for the confusion he thought they had the 7 pound containers left so he said I would be able to buy two this one time and and older woman working argued with him and said if they do it for me they have to do it for everyone he said they would do it because I called and I wouldn't have came if they didn't have a larger size and took my things to the register as I walked over the older woman said that im just going to come back and do it everytime I do not think that was very professional at all I understand the policy and that it was a one time thing so that shouldn't have been said at all the manager was very understanding and apologized a few times for the inconvenience he was the only professional working that day it seems I'm glad he was there or I would have continued to be treated like a liar I won't be returning.
Nicole Stephens
Jun 19, 2021
I started off late winter, inquiring about pools with several companies. I came across Central Iowa Pool and Spa and was blown away. I asked to come in and go over everything in person so I could have a better understanding, I was blown away by that meeting. Mario is a phenomenal guy, and our family is so grateful for him and his knowledge! After getting the equipment, Mario was still there to have our backs when it came to questions and concerns.

Fast forward to having the pool all set and water in it, a trip in to get chemicals tested and the gal was very knowledgeable and wrote exactly what I needed to do. I wouldn't look anywhere else for pools this is the place hands down!
Stacy Metzger-Moore
May 17, 2021
I can't begin to tell you how AMAZING CENTRAL IA POOL AND SPA IS! If I could give them 100 stars I would! We have been using them for 2 years and their service is just superior, not to mention the sales and log of your past years chemicals! They are always willing to help, so professional, high quality products and free water testing! Their technician's and employees at the store are just phenomenal! Special thanks to Mario going above and beyond in helping us this with our new vacuum and pump!
Jobi Lawrence
Mar 21, 2021
Central Iowa Pool & Spa makes pool and hot tub ownership enjoyable! They take the worry and hassle out of maintenance and they respond quickly if any problem arises (many times the same day I call)! They are truly the best in the business and I highly recommend Mario, Dan, and the guys and gals who staff the showroom and serve as technicians at Central Iowa Pool & Spa!
Stephanie Hietbrink
Dec 27, 2020
We just love the spa we purchased from here! We visited several stores initially and then decided we really wanted to work with Mario and his team. They were so helpful and responsive as we had questions. The delivery down to our home in Pella went so smoothly and Mario even takes the time to train you on how to run the spa and maintain it for the long haul. Would highly recommend Mario and his team at Central Iowa Pool and Spa!