Putnam County · the St. Johns River corridor
Custom builder in San Mateo, Florida
Keystone Custom Builders works throughout San Mateo — from US-17 to the St. Johns River — on rural homesites, riverfront parcels, barns and shops. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 30 miles away in Keystone Heights.
What building in San Mateo actually involves
- The ground
- Sand ridge over clay with swamp margins to the east — buildable ground is a narrower band than the parcel lines suggest.
- The water
- Swamp drainage on one side and river access on the other, with a seasonal water table that moves several feet.
- The building stock
- Older rural homes on acreage, many with outbuildings that have outlived their original purpose.
- The rules
- Permits run through Putnam County Building Department, and county permitting with wetland delineation common before a site plan is approved.
What we build in San Mateo
New Home Construction
Remodels & Additions
Marine Construction
Also serving near San Mateo
Building in San Mateo — questions
Do you build in San Mateo?
Yes. San Mateo 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 San Mateo?
Putnam County Building Department. County permitting with wetland delineation common before a site plan is approved. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.
What should I know about the ground in San Mateo?
Sand ridge over clay with swamp margins to the east — buildable ground is a narrower band than the parcel lines suggest. Swamp drainage on one side and river access on the other, with a seasonal water table that moves several feet. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.
What kinds of property do you work on in San Mateo?
Mostly rural homesites, riverfront parcels, barns and shops. Older rural homes on acreage, many with outbuildings that have outlived their original purpose.
Are you licensed to build in San Mateo?
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 San Mateo?
Free consultations and straight answers. We'll come look at the property before we quote anything.
Call (352) 478-6112