About PARADISE ENVIRONMENTS

Paradise Environments has built its reputation on delivering successful landscape and waterscape projects throughout the Central Coast. (California State Contractors License 480956 | C-27 and C-53)

• Our History

• Our Team

• Our Products and Services

• 10 Reasons Our Customers Love Us

• Memberships, Organizations & Certifications

For a better idea of what we do, take a look at our pool, pond and landscape photo galleries. If you have any questions regarding our company or what we can do for you, e-mail us or give us a call. We look forward to answering your questions.

Our History

Paradise Environments was started in 1982 by George and Stacey Elliott.  We started out as a landscape maintenance company and then received our landscape contractor’s license in 1985. In 1986 George was certified by the Toro Corporation as an Irrigation designer and has since become certified in Gravity wall construction, Aqua-Scape pond installation, and Faux Rock installation by “Rock & Water” Inc. George is currently completing his CLCA Certification for “Water Management”.

In 2003, frustrated with the lack of swimming pool contractors in our area, George obtained his swimming pool license in an effort to simplify the process for both himself and his clients. He has since successfully completed the Genesis 3 design and construction schools to obtain his Gold level membership in the Genesis 3 Group. He is also in the process of obtaining his Certified Building Professional through APSP.

Our Team

We are truly a family owned business.  Two out of three of our sons actively work in the business. Xander is our project supervisor for pools and landscapes and is on the job – every day, all day. He also is involved in the Genesis 3 program and has completed training in the plumbing, electrical and high efficiency equipment facets of the pool industry. He has been involved with the business since high school years and has been full time since 2005.

George IV is a viticulture student at Cal Poly, SLO, but helps with design and other computer oriented tasks.  He can also be found working in the field on his vacation breaks from school.

Our Landscape foreman for over a decade, Jorge specializes in hardscape installations and is a certified paver installer and a very accomplished stonemason. His stone expertise encompasses everything from drystack walls to flagstone patios.

Our Maintenance Foreman, Tony, has been with us for over 10 years and has had experience in both the landscape installation as well as the landscape maintenance fields. He has had extensive training in irrigation troubleshooting, water auditing and is well versed in pest identification and eradication.

We value our relationships with our customers and every member of our team.

Our Products and Services

We provide all of the following products and services to homeowners in the central California area:

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10 Reason You’re Better off with Paradise Environments.

It’s no surprise we’ve grown to be such as well-respected pool and landscape company in central California, when you consider all of these advantages:

1. The Total Backyard Package – We’re not just a pool builder or a landscape contractor. We tackle the entire backyard, from pool to landscape to outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, firepits, cabanas, pergolas and more. That’s why we’re called “Paradise Environments,” and not just “Paradise Pools.”
2. Experience - With nearly 30 years in the swimming pool / backyard environments industry, we’ve seen and done just about everything. You won’t have to worry about us “learning on the job” in your backyard.
3. Extensive Referral Record – More than three-fourths of our business is from referrals  and repeat business. That’s sure-fire proof that our customers are delighted with our work.
4. Environmentally conscious, earth-Friendly design and construction. We specialize in using sustainable materials, native plants, rainwater collection, gray water reuse, and LEED certification.
5. 100% Custom Designs - We don't build cookie-cutter pools or landscapes. We start with a blank sheet of paper and combine your dreams with our vision and expertise. We then create a design that's everything you've been looking for, and more. Our goal is to make you go "Wow!"
6. In-house Craftsmen – We’re not at the mercy of third-party contractors, like most other pool builders. We have a dedicated team of excavators, masons, tile setters and other craftsmen. Your project stays on schedule because we're in control of everything.
7. Low-Maintenance, Energy-Efficient Construction – From oversized plumbing and filters to energy-efficient pumps, lights and heaters - a pool from Paradise Environments costs less to own and takes less time to maintain.
8. Maintenance After-The-Fact – We don’t walk away when the job is done. With our in-house service and landscape maintenance personnel, we can take care of your landscape for as long as you like. Have a question?  We’re always available.
9. Member of CLCA - Actually, we’re more than just a member of the California Landscape Contractors Association. We have a CLCA Certified Water Manager (pending final certification) on staff to provide water audits and irrigation evaluations for business and homeowners.
10. Member of APSP - Less than 20% of the pool builders in North America will take the time or effort to join the only national organization designed to manage the standards and ethics of all pool builders. We are one of the select few that do!

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PARADISE ENVIRONMENTS is a Member of APSP – “The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals”

The APSP is the world's largest international trade association representing the swimming pool, spa, hot tub and recreational water industries. APSP is the leading industry advocate promoting professional best practices through education, industry standards, and safety.

APSP members adhere to a code of ethics in business and technical practices and share a strong commitment to the safe, healthful, and enjoyable use of industry products.

The APSP effectively replaced another well-known industry organization known as “National Pool and Spa Institute” or NSPI in 2006.

More information at: The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals

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APSP Member Code of Ethics

All members of The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals agree to observe and be dedicated to the following principles and policies:

• To promote the concepts of free enterprise and service to the public and the industry.
• To strive continually to gain respect for the industry, both in the local community and on the regional and national levels.
• To contribute to the health, safety and welfare of the public in the installation, maintenance and operation of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, and to comply with applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.
• To support efforts to improve swimming pool, spa and hot tub products and services, and to encourage research and development of new materials, techniques and methods.
• To avoid statements which will mislead customers in advertising and other efforts to sell products.

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BBB – “Better Business Bureau”

The BBB is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and foster the highest ethical standards between companies and their customers in the areas of:

• Dependable Service
• Honesty In Advertising
• Honest Business Practices
• Reliable Complaint Handling Procedures

Examples of services provided by the BBB are Business Reliability Reports, Dispute Resolution, Truth-in-Advertising, Consumer and Business Education and Charity Review.

To be a member of the BBB, an applicant must:

• Be invited to apply for membership by a staff person or Director of the Bureau.
• Be actively engaged in business, in the BBB's service area, for no less than 6 months.
• Supply background information about the company, its principals or other information deemed essential to the BBB.
• Cooperate with the BBB's activities and efforts to promote voluntary self-regulation within the business industry.
• Adhere to established BBB standards of advertising and selling, including the Code of Online Business Practices for online businesses that apply for the BBBOnLine Reliability logo, and cooperate with the BBB in matters relating thereto.
• Promptly respond to any and all complaints forwarded by the BBB, and make good faith efforts to resolve all such complaints in accordance with generally accepted good business practices.
• Comply with any decisions rendered through the Bureau's or an alternative provider's binding arbitration program.
• Eliminate the underlying causes of patterns of consumer complaints that the BBB may call to the company's attention.
• Be free from an unsatisfactory report at the BBB in whose service area the company is headquartered.
• Be free from any governmental action concerning the marketplace and its customers that demonstrates a significant failure of the company to support the principals and purposes of the BBB.
• Support the principles and purposes of the BBB and not engage in any activity that reflects unfavorably on the BBB and its members.
• Refrain from using the name or logo of the BBB for commercial, sales or advertising purposes in any manner not specifically authorized in writing by the BBB.
• Promptly notify the Bureau of any changes in ownership, licensing status, addresses, telephone numbers, web site and any other information deemed necessary by the Bureau.
• Fulfill all licensing and bonding requirements of applicable city, county, state and federal agencies and authorities, and provide license numbers upon application for BBB membership and provide periodic updates on request of the BBB.

Businesses earning the right to be included in this organization have a strong reputation of taking care of their customers. More information at: Better Business Bureau.

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PARADISE ENVIRONMENTS is a Member of CLCA

(The California Landscape Contractors Assoc.)

The California Landscape Contractors Association is a non-profit trade organization of licensed landscape and landscape-related contractors. CLCA's mission is to serve and protect the interests of its members, promote professionalism, and advance public awareness of the landscape industry. Also included among its approximately 3,200 members are landscape suppliers, landscape architects, public officials, educators, and students. More info at www.clca.org.

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The Owner of PARADISE ENVIRONMENTS is a Gold Level Graduate of Genesis3 

The Genesis 3 Design Group provides an international forum for continuing education and the establishment of higher standards in watershape design and construction. They have grown from a single school into a series of themed educational schools featuring international experts in various design and construction fields. Pool builders using their comprehensive training have the knowledge and tools to create cutting edge, sophisticated pool designs.

More information at: Genesis3 

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PARADISE ENVIRONMENTS is a Jandy Pro-Edge Builder 

The Jandy “Pro-Edge” designation is reserved for a select few Jandy dealers who meet strict requirements for capability, reputation and customer satisfaction.  Most Jandy equipment (pumps, filters, heaters, etc.) that is installed by an official Jandy Pro-Edge builder (such as PARADISE ENVIRONMENTS) receives a three year warranty instead of the normal one-year warranty.

Jandy® pool and spa products are designed to let you spend time enjoying your pool and spa, rather than maintaining it. From their award-winning control systems and pool and spa heaters to waterfalls, automatic cleaners, and more, Jandy® products offer the convenience, performance and advanced technology you demand.

More information about Jandy at http://www.jandy.com/html/company

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PARADISE ENVIRONMENTS is a Member of PAPA  

(The Pesticide Applicators Professional Association)

The Pesticide Applicators Professional Association is a California non-profit, professional association designed to coordinate the educational activities of pest management applicators throughout California. The goal of PAPA is to provide Continuing Education to the industry, to help in the implementation of safe and effective pest control techniques.

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