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Custom builder in Crescent City, Florida

Keystone Custom Builders works throughout Crescent City — from Crescent Lake to the historic downtown on US-17 — on lakefront homes, historic frame houses, small commercial buildings. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 40 miles away in Keystone Heights.

What building in Crescent City actually involves

The ground
High sandy ground between Crescent Lake and Lake Stella, with citrus-era soils that drain well.
The water
Crescent Lake is large enough to build real fetch — a north wind puts genuine wave energy against south-shore structures.
The building stock
A well-preserved stock of Victorian and early-1900s frame houses alongside modest lakefront homes.
The rules
Permits run through City of Crescent City Building Department, and city permitting, with historic character standards in the downtown core.

Building in Crescent City — questions

Do you build in Crescent City?

Yes. Crescent City is inside our regular working area from Keystone Heights — we cover all of Putnam County and the 6 neighboring counties we serve. Call (352) 478-6112 and we'll come walk the property.

Who issues building permits in Crescent City?

City of Crescent City Building Department. City permitting, with historic character standards in the downtown core. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.

What should I know about the ground in Crescent City?

High sandy ground between Crescent Lake and Lake Stella, with citrus-era soils that drain well. Crescent Lake is large enough to build real fetch — a north wind puts genuine wave energy against south-shore structures. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.

What kinds of property do you work on in Crescent City?

Mostly lakefront homes, historic frame houses, small commercial buildings. A well-preserved stock of Victorian and early-1900s frame houses alongside modest lakefront homes.

Are you licensed to build in Crescent City?

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 Crescent City?

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

Call (352) 478-6112