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Duval County · the barrier-island coast

Custom builder in Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Keystone Custom Builders works throughout Jacksonville Beach — from Jacksonville Beach Pier to the Intracoastal — on beachfront and near-beach homes, narrow infill lots, duplexes and short-term rentals. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 50 miles away in Keystone Heights.

What building in Jacksonville Beach actually involves

The ground
Beach sand with almost no cohesion — every foundation decision here is a compaction and bearing decision.
The water
Atlantic exposure on one side and the Intracoastal on the other, with a high salt-laden water table between them.
The building stock
Small original beach cottages being replaced or heavily expanded on lots that are far narrower than they are deep.
The rules
Permits run through City of Jacksonville Beach Building Department, and 150 mph wind-borne debris region requirements plus the state Coastal Construction Control Line east of A1A.

Building in Jacksonville Beach — questions

Do you build in Jacksonville Beach?

Yes. Jacksonville Beach 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 Beach?

City of Jacksonville Beach Building Department. 150 mph wind-borne debris region requirements plus the state Coastal Construction Control Line east of A1A. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.

What should I know about the ground in Jacksonville Beach?

Beach sand with almost no cohesion — every foundation decision here is a compaction and bearing decision. Atlantic exposure on one side and the Intracoastal on the other, with a high salt-laden water table between them. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.

What kinds of property do you work on in Jacksonville Beach?

Mostly beachfront and near-beach homes, narrow infill lots, duplexes and short-term rentals. Small original beach cottages being replaced or heavily expanded on lots that are far narrower than they are deep.

Are you licensed to build in Jacksonville Beach?

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 Beach?

Free consultations and straight answers. We'll come look at the property before we quote anything.

Call (352) 478-6112