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St. Johns County · the St. Johns River corridor

Custom builder in Switzerland, Florida

Keystone Custom Builders works throughout Switzerland — from SR-13 to Trout Creek — on riverfront estates, large wooded homesites, private docks. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 30 miles away in Keystone Heights.

What building in Switzerland actually involves

The ground
Old river-bluff ground with deep sand and heavy oak canopy, and long private driveways that need their own drainage design.
The water
Direct frontage on a wide tidal reach of the St. Johns, with Trout Creek providing protected water for smaller craft.
The building stock
Large lots with custom homes set well back from the road, many with dock and boathouse structures of significant age.
The rules
Permits run through St. Johns County Building Services, and county permitting plus Corps and state authorization for river structures, and septic system approval on most parcels.

Building in Switzerland — questions

Do you build in Switzerland?

Yes. Switzerland 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 Switzerland?

St. Johns County Building Services. County permitting plus Corps and state authorization for river structures, and septic system approval on most parcels. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.

What should I know about the ground in Switzerland?

Old river-bluff ground with deep sand and heavy oak canopy, and long private driveways that need their own drainage design. Direct frontage on a wide tidal reach of the St. Johns, with Trout Creek providing protected water for smaller craft. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.

What kinds of property do you work on in Switzerland?

Mostly riverfront estates, large wooded homesites, private docks. Large lots with custom homes set well back from the road, many with dock and boathouse structures of significant age.

Are you licensed to build in Switzerland?

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 Switzerland?

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

Call (352) 478-6112