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St. Johns County · the barrier-island coast

Custom builder in Vilano Beach, Florida

Keystone Custom Builders works throughout Vilano Beach — from the Vilano Beach Pier to the Tolomato River — on oceanfront and riverfront homes, elevated coastal construction, vacation properties. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492, based about 45 miles away in Keystone Heights.

What building in Vilano Beach actually involves

The ground
A narrow barrier strip with ocean on one side and the Tolomato River on the other — almost no lot is more than a few hundred feet from salt water on both sides.
The water
Documented ocean-side erosion and armoring history, with tidal river frontage on the back side.
The building stock
Older low beach houses being replaced by elevated pile construction as flood requirements tighten.
The rules
Permits run through St. Johns County Building Services, and CCCL and county coastal review, with base flood elevation driving the entire structural approach.

Building in Vilano Beach — questions

Do you build in Vilano Beach?

Yes. Vilano 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 Vilano Beach?

St. Johns County Building Services. CCCL and county coastal review, with base flood elevation driving the entire structural approach. We handle the permit applications and the agency coordination as part of every job.

What should I know about the ground in Vilano Beach?

A narrow barrier strip with ocean on one side and the Tolomato River on the other — almost no lot is more than a few hundred feet from salt water on both sides. Documented ocean-side erosion and armoring history, with tidal river frontage on the back side. Both of those shape foundation, drainage and site work decisions here.

What kinds of property do you work on in Vilano Beach?

Mostly oceanfront and riverfront homes, elevated coastal construction, vacation properties. Older low beach houses being replaced by elevated pile construction as flood requirements tighten.

Are you licensed to build in Vilano 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 Vilano Beach?

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

Call (352) 478-6112