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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.

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