Free Consultation · No Obligation

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your project.

The first conversation costs you nothing. Tell us what you’re building, what you’re renovating, or what you’re imagining — Rob will tell you exactly what it takes to make it happen.

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We respond to all inquiries within one business day. Your information is never shared.

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Rob answers his own phone. Call during business hours and you’ll talk to the owner — not a receptionist, not a coordinator.
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 840266
St. Augustine, FL 32080
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Business Hours
Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
Eastern Standard Time
Why clients choose Brightstar
Rob Laurence personally handles every project
In-house design team — no outside architects
30+ years experience in Northeast Florida
CBC Licensed #CBC1257676 · BBB Accredited
Free consultation · No commitment required
What Happens Next

After you reach out.

Here’s exactly what to expect after you send your message or make a call — no surprises, no ghosting, no high-pressure sales call.
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We Respond

Rob or a member of the Brightstar team gets back to you within one business day — usually the same day. You won’t wait a week to hear back.
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Free Consultation

We schedule a no-obligation conversation — in person, on a call, or on-site. Rob listens first. No pitch, no pressure, no contract to sign.
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Honest Assessment

We tell you what your project realistically requires — timeline, budget range, and what the permitting process looks like for your specific location and scope.
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You Decide

You take the information and make the decision that’s right for you. No follow-up harassment, no disappearing quotes. Just an honest conversation when you’re ready to move.
What Clients Say

From people who called Rob first.

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Brightstar Builders have been absolutely amazing. I have used them personally, and for customers of mine in the real estate industry. Rob has done an amazing job of keeping in contact with clients throughout the process. My confidence is always Brightstar Builders.
Dylan Rumrell
Realtor · Residential Additions & Remodels, St. Augustine
★★★★★
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We hired Brightstar to design and build an addition on our home. Rob came up with a great plan that added significant and usable square footage — a Master Suite and an incredible covered outdoor living space we use all the time.
Erin & Landon Johnson
Home Addition · St. Augustine, FL
★★★★★
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Rob and his crew built us a beautiful house after Hurricane Matthew. Professional, knowledgeable, fast. You want it done right, call Rob Laurence and his great crew. They are gifted craftsmen.
John Lowell
Hurricane Restoration · St. Augustine, FL
★★★★★
Before You Call

Common questions.

Not at all. Bring an idea, a rough concept, a photo you love, or just a problem you want to solve. Brightstar’s in-house design team is part of the process from the beginning — you don’t need to arrive with finished plans. That’s what we’re here for.

Yes, completely. The first conversation is free and comes with no obligation whatsoever. We listen to what you’re trying to build, give you honest feedback on what it would involve, and let you decide if Brightstar is the right fit. No pressure, no contract to sign at the meeting.

Start timing depends on current project load and the permitting timeline for your specific project. We’re transparent about our schedule from day one. If there’s a wait, we tell you upfront rather than taking on more than we can deliver well.

Yes. After the initial consultation and once we understand the scope of your project, we provide a detailed written estimate. We don’t do verbal-only quotes — everything gets documented so there are no surprises about what was agreed to.

We hear this more than you’d think. The most common issues — miscommunication between designer and builder, project managers who disappear, contractors who overpromise on timeline — are specifically what the Brightstar model is designed to prevent. Rob’s personal accountability and our in-house design-build approach address each of these problems directly. We’d rather you come in skeptical and be proven wrong than start a project on blind faith.

Where We Build

Serving Northeast Florida.

Brightstar builds and renovates across St. Johns, Duval, and Putnam counties. Don’t see your city? Call us — we’ve likely built nearby.
●  St. Augustine
St. Johns County
●  St. Augustine Beach
St. Johns County
●  Ponte Vedra
St. Johns County
●  Nocatee
St. Johns County
●  World Golf Village
St. Johns County
●  Jacksonville
Duval County
●  Palatka
Putnam County
●  Hastings
St. Johns County
●  Elkton
St. Johns County
●  Flagler Beach
Flagler County