Alachua County · the springs and historic-district belt
Custom builder in Alachua, Florida
Keystone Custom Builders works throughout Alachua — from Main Street Alachua to US-441 — on historic Main Street buildings, newer subdivision homes, acreage properties. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 25 miles away in Keystone Heights.
What building in Alachua actually involves
- The ground
- Limestone close to the surface with documented karst features — geotechnical investigation is money well spent before a foundation design is finalised.
- The water
- Springshed protection area feeding the Santa Fe River system, which tightens stormwater and septic requirements.
- The building stock
- A preserved historic Main Street with substantial newer residential growth around it.
- The rules
- Permits run through City of Alachua Building Department, and city permitting with a Main Street historic overlay and county springshed protection rules.
What we build in Alachua
New Home Construction
Remodels & Additions
Marine Construction
Also serving near Alachua
Building in Alachua — questions
Do you build in Alachua?
Yes. Alachua is inside our regular working area from Keystone Heights — we cover all of Alachua County and the 6 neighboring counties we serve. Call (352) 478-6112 and we'll come walk the property.
Who issues building permits in Alachua?
City of Alachua Building Department. City permitting with a Main Street historic overlay and county springshed protection rules. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.
What should I know about the ground in Alachua?
Limestone close to the surface with documented karst features — geotechnical investigation is money well spent before a foundation design is finalised. Springshed protection area feeding the Santa Fe River system, which tightens stormwater and septic requirements. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.
What kinds of property do you work on in Alachua?
Mostly historic Main Street buildings, newer subdivision homes, acreage properties. A preserved historic Main Street with substantial newer residential growth around it.
Are you licensed to build in Alachua?
Yes — Keystone Custom Builders holds Florida Certified Building Contractor licence CBC1265492, which covers residential and light commercial construction statewide, and we carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage.
Got a project in Alachua?
Free consultations and straight answers. We'll come look at the property before we quote anything.
Call (352) 478-6112