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Putnam County · the St. Johns River corridor

Custom builder in East Palatka, Florida

Keystone Custom Builders works throughout East Palatka — from the St. Johns River to the Palatka-to-Lake Butler Trail — on riverfront properties, agricultural land and nurseries, modest single-family homes. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 25 miles away in Keystone Heights.

What building in East Palatka actually involves

The ground
Low, flat east-bank ground that sits noticeably lower than Palatka across the river.
The water
East-bank frontage takes the prevailing wind fetch across the river's widest point, which loads shoreline structures harder than the west bank does.
The building stock
A working landscape of nurseries and small homes rather than a residential town center.
The rules
Permits run through Putnam County Building Department, and county permitting, with FEMA flood zone designations covering most riverfront parcels.

Building in East Palatka — questions

Do you build in East Palatka?

Yes. East Palatka 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 East Palatka?

Putnam County Building Department. County permitting, with FEMA flood zone designations covering most riverfront parcels. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.

What should I know about the ground in East Palatka?

Low, flat east-bank ground that sits noticeably lower than Palatka across the river. East-bank frontage takes the prevailing wind fetch across the river's widest point, which loads shoreline structures harder than the west bank does. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.

What kinds of property do you work on in East Palatka?

Mostly riverfront properties, agricultural land and nurseries, modest single-family homes. A working landscape of nurseries and small homes rather than a residential town center.

Are you licensed to build in East Palatka?

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 East Palatka?

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

Call (352) 478-6112