St. Johns County · the barrier-island coast
Custom builder in St. Augustine Beach, Florida
Keystone Custom Builders works throughout St. Augustine Beach — from the St. Johns County Pier to A1A Beach Boulevard — on oceanfront homes, elevated beach houses, vacation rental properties. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 45 miles away in Keystone Heights.
What building in St. Augustine Beach actually involves
- The ground
- Shifting dune sand where the Coastal Construction Control Line, not the property line, decides how far seaward anything can be built.
- The water
- Direct Atlantic exposure with documented erosion cycles — pilings and breakaway wall design are code requirements, not upgrades.
- The building stock
- Older single-story beach houses being replaced with elevated construction on pilings.
- The rules
- Permits run through City of St. Augustine Beach Building Department, and state CCCL permitting through Florida DEP layered on top of city and county review.
What we build in St. Augustine Beach
New Home Construction
Remodels & Additions
Commercial
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Building in St. Augustine Beach — questions
Do you build in St. Augustine Beach?
Yes. St. Augustine Beach is inside our regular working area from Keystone Heights — we cover all of St. Johns County and the 6 neighboring counties we serve. Call (352) 478-6112 and we'll come walk the property.
Who issues building permits in St. Augustine Beach?
City of St. Augustine Beach Building Department. State CCCL permitting through Florida DEP layered on top of city and county review. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.
What should I know about the ground in St. Augustine Beach?
Shifting dune sand where the Coastal Construction Control Line, not the property line, decides how far seaward anything can be built. Direct Atlantic exposure with documented erosion cycles — pilings and breakaway wall design are code requirements, not upgrades. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.
What kinds of property do you work on in St. Augustine Beach?
Mostly oceanfront homes, elevated beach houses, vacation rental properties. Older single-story beach houses being replaced with elevated construction on pilings.
Are you licensed to build in St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine Beach?
Free consultations and straight answers. We'll come look at the property before we quote anything.
Call (352) 478-6112