Affiliations and Suppliers

Affiliations

The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) is the world’s largest international trade association and leading industry advocate representing the swimming pool, spa, and hot tub industry, with a mission to enhance the business success of its members. APSP members adhere to a code of business ethics and share a commitment to public health and safety. Member companies include manufacturers, manufacturers’ agents, distributors, designers, builders, installers, retailers, and service professionals. APSP promotes professional best practices through education, certification, standards, research, and safety.

Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau mission is to promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between business and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence. They have been serving the people of Central Florida since 1983, and continue their proud commitment to help make Central Florida a better place to do business. The Better Business Bureau has determined that Southern Pool Designs meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. Our BBB license number is CPL1457247 / CPL056989 and we have been a member since October 15th, 2002.

Florida Swimming Pool Association

The Florida Swimming Pool Association serves as the coordinating organization for 16 local FSPA Chapters. FSPA provides government relations representation on behalf of its members to the Florida Building Commission and the Construction Industry Licensing Board as well as other legislative bodies that regulate the swimming pool industry in Florida such as the Department of Health. The Association provides educational courses for industry professionals, produces an annual industry trade show, and acts as the consumer resource for finding reliable professionals in the swimming pool industry.

Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando

Established in 1953, the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando is a professional trade organization comprised of more than 1,500 member businesses throughout Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. Headquartered in Maitland, the Association also has a satellite office in St. Cloud to better serve members doing business in Osceola County. The Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando is recognized as the voice and leadership of the housing and building industry in Central Florida. Their purpose is to represent and promote the industry, monitor and take a proactive role in governmental and regulatory activities that impact the industry, educate the public and provide programs and services that enhance their members’ ability to do business in a professional and competent manner. They support the free enterprise system and seek to create a balance between the economic needs and the social and environmental needs of the community.

Suppliers

Jandy

With dedicated management and support teams and their complete line of products, the Jandy brand is a well positioned leader in the industry. They are constantly striving to develop products that will help pool and spa owners enjoy their backyard environments in ways they never thought possible. Among the latest innovations are Jandy® AquaPure Salt Chlorine Generators, AE-Ti Heat Pumps, NeverLube® Backwash Valves, Laminar Jets, Deck Jets, CJ Series Filters, LJ Heaters and Low NOx LX/LT Heaters.

Pebble Tec

Often imitated, never duplicated, Pebble Tec®, Pebble Sheen® and Pebble Fina® brand pool finishes help create the kind of luxurious, durable pools and spas that provide a lifetime of inspiration and relaxation, whether you’re building a new pool or starting a pool remodeling project. Ever since Pebble Technology, Inc. was the first to patent the process for durable, naturally beautiful pebble pool finishes in the United States almost 20 years ago, its unique formulas have been the industry standard for excellence. Experience natural beauty, a non-slip surface and the ease of maintenance offered by Pebble Tec Superior Quality Pool Finishes.

Paramount

Paramount Pool & Spa Systems was founded in 1964 by George Ghiz. Having been in the pool business since 1958, George decided it was time to start a company that was solely for the purposes of research and development, manufacturing and distribution of state-of-the-art pool products. Paramount Pool & Spa Systems has become one of the world’s leading In-Floor manufacturers.

All Paramount products are designed to make your pool experience the most carefree and enjoyable experience possible. Our cleaning and circulation systems will deliver superior results, while paying for themselves over the lifetime of the pool. For more information check our why build a pool section.