Duval County · the Jacksonville urban core
Custom builder in Jacksonville, Florida
Keystone Custom Builders works throughout Jacksonville — from the St. Johns River downtown to I-95 — on historic urban homes, riverfront property, light commercial buildings. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 45 miles away in Keystone Heights.
What building in Jacksonville actually involves
- The ground
- Everything from firm river-terrace sand downtown to soft, filled marsh ground on the edges — soils change block to block, not neighborhood to neighborhood.
- The water
- The St. Johns runs through the middle of the city and is tidal all the way past downtown, so riverfront work is saltwater work.
- The building stock
- A genuinely wide range: 1910s brick and frame near the river, 1950s block ranches in the middle ring, and 2000s slab construction on the perimeter.
- The rules
- Permits run through City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division, and consolidated city-county permitting through one office, with separate historic district review where it applies.
What we build in Jacksonville
New Home Construction
Remodels & Additions
Marine Construction
Building in Jacksonville — questions
Do you build in Jacksonville?
Yes. Jacksonville is inside our regular working area from Keystone Heights — we cover all of Duval County and the 6 neighboring counties we serve. Call (352) 478-6112 and we'll come walk the property.
Who issues building permits in Jacksonville?
City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division. Consolidated city-county permitting through one office, with separate historic district review where it applies. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.
What should I know about the ground in Jacksonville?
Everything from firm river-terrace sand downtown to soft, filled marsh ground on the edges — soils change block to block, not neighborhood to neighborhood. The St. Johns runs through the middle of the city and is tidal all the way past downtown, so riverfront work is saltwater work. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.
What kinds of property do you work on in Jacksonville?
Mostly historic urban homes, riverfront property, light commercial buildings, infill lots. A genuinely wide range: 1910s brick and frame near the river, 1950s block ranches in the middle ring, and 2000s slab construction on the perimeter.
Are you licensed to build in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville?
Free consultations and straight answers. We'll come look at the property before we quote anything.
Call (352) 478-6112