Alachua County · the springs and historic-district belt
Custom builder in Gainesville, Florida
Keystone Custom Builders works throughout Gainesville — from the University of Florida campus to Paynes Prairie — on historic-district homes, student rental property, 1950s-70s ranch homes. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 20 miles away in Keystone Heights.
What building in Gainesville actually involves
- The ground
- Karst limestone close to the surface — sinkhole risk is a real geotechnical question here, not a theoretical one.
- The water
- The Floridan aquifer is directly beneath and directly vulnerable, which drives strict stormwater and septic rules.
- The building stock
- A wide spread from 1880s Duckpond frame houses to mid-century ranches to purpose-built rental property.
- The rules
- Permits run through City of Gainesville Building Department, and Gainesville's tree ordinance and historic district review are among the most demanding in the region.
What we build in Gainesville
New Home Construction
Remodels & Additions
Marine Construction
Building in Gainesville — questions
Do you build in Gainesville?
Yes. Gainesville 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 Gainesville?
City of Gainesville Building Department. Gainesville's tree ordinance and historic district review are among the most demanding in the region. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.
What should I know about the ground in Gainesville?
Karst limestone close to the surface — sinkhole risk is a real geotechnical question here, not a theoretical one. The Floridan aquifer is directly beneath and directly vulnerable, which drives strict stormwater and septic rules. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.
What kinds of property do you work on in Gainesville?
Mostly historic-district homes, student rental property, 1950s-70s ranch homes, small commercial buildings. A wide spread from 1880s Duckpond frame houses to mid-century ranches to purpose-built rental property.
Are you licensed to build in Gainesville?
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 Gainesville?
Free consultations and straight answers. We'll come look at the property before we quote anything.
Call (352) 478-6112