Southern Paradise Pools

Yes. Southern Paradise Pools holds an active Florida DBPR contractor license, number CPC1459283, classified as a Certified Pool/Spa Contractor. The license is held in the name of qualifier Marcus A Fuggi and has been active since 2019. You can confirm its current status directly at myfloridalicense.com — search for CPC1459283 to see the live record.

Public permit records show 34 total permits on file, of which 17 are specifically pool permits. Their peak year was 2021 with 8 pool permits pulled in a single year. More recently they permitted 5 pools in 2022, 1 in 2023, and 2 in 2024, with the most recent finaled pool recorded in April 2024. All 17 pool permits on record have reached final inspection.

Based on permit valuations, their 2024 projects averaged $85,000 and their 2022 projects averaged approximately $79,711. In 2021, when they were at peak volume, the average was $53,625 per project. These are permit-declared estimated costs, which typically reflect the construction contract value rather than total project cost with landscaping and decking. One 2022 pool in Baldwin Park was valued at $115,000; a 2024 pool in East Park came in at $90,000.

The company is based in Clermont (20180 US-27, Suite 204) but its permit history is concentrated in Orlando-area neighborhoods. Storey Park leads with 3 pools, followed by College Park, East Park, Audubon Park, and Lake Nona South each with 2 permits. Activity also extends to Wadeview Park, Meridian Park, Park Lake/Highland, Rose Isle, Baldwin Park, and Lake Cherokee — a spread of 11 Orlando neighborhoods across the eastern and central metro.

Of their 34 permits, 17 are pool permits, 15 are classified as Other work (typically covering resurfacing, retiling, equipment replacements, spa additions, and renovation projects), and 2 are tied to SFR new-construction projects. The near-even split between new pool construction and renovation or ancillary work shows this company handles both new builds and existing-pool improvements — consistent with customer reviews describing full renovation scopes including resurfacing, retiling, and equipment updates.

As of mid-2026, public records show 0 open permits for Southern Paradise Pools. Their most recent permit was processed in April 2024 — a $90,000 pool in East Park that finaled. The absence of open permits may indicate availability for new projects or simply a gap in permit data. It is worth asking directly about their current project pipeline and expected start-date lead times.

Southern Paradise Pools holds 4.4 stars across 27 Google reviews, 4.5 stars from 16 Facebook reviews, and 4.3 stars across 28 Birdeye reviews. Top praise themes across reviews are crew, communication, professionalism, design, quality, and on-time delivery. Multiple reviewers specifically called out owner Marcus Fuggi for responsiveness and follow-through. One customer reported a 5-week build from groundbreak to swim-ready. A small number of negative reviews cite warranty responsiveness issues, which is worth discussing before signing.

License CPC1459283 was issued in 2019, making the company approximately 6–7 years old as of 2026. Their online presence dates to 2021 per web archive records. The 34 permits on file spanning multiple years confirm an active, ongoing business rather than a recently formed entity — their peak activity year was 2021 with 8 pool permits, demonstrating they moved quickly to build volume after licensing.

Yes. Fifteen of their 34 permits are classified as Other work, which typically covers renovation and equipment work. Customer Felicia Ramirez described a full renovation scope: resurfacing, retiling, equipment updates, and deck paving — calling it a "true one-stop-shop." Owner Marcus Fuggi also sent a crew to repair a post-build drain leak for an existing customer at no charge, suggesting active post-construction support for renovation clients as well.

You can reach Southern Paradise Pools by phone at (407) 551-9859 or through their website at southernparadisepoolsandspas.com. Their business address is 20180 US-27, Suite 204, Clermont, FL 34715. You can also submit a quote request directly on this FloridaPoolInsider profile page — use the Get a Free Quote form above and your message will be routed to the builder. If you are the owner, you can claim this profile to manage your contact details and receive inquiries directly.

Multiple customers specifically mentioned schedule performance as a standout. Shanna Steinberg reported a pool completed in exactly 5 weeks from groundbreak to swim-ready. Elizabeth Levine wrote that the company "finished well ahead of schedule." Owner Marcus Fuggi was described by one reviewer as running "an incredibly well-organized schedule" with construction stages "scheduled back-to-back with very little downtime in between." No permit data exists to confirm typical timelines across all 34 jobs, but the pattern in reviews is consistently positive on schedule delivery.