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Hastings & rural
St. Johns County contractor

Custom home construction and full renovations in Hastings and the rural communities of St. Johns County. The same Brightstar standard, wherever you build.
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30+ Years

In St. Augustine

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In-House Design

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CBC Licensed

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BBB Accredited

Since 2019

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Hastings, FL — St. Johns County

Rural St. Johns County has different challenges. We've solved them all before.

Building in Hastings and the agricultural communities of southwest St. Johns County is a different experience from building in Ponte Vedra or Nocatee. Larger lots, well and septic systems, varied soil conditions near the St. Johns River, and utility access that requires more planning. The upside: no HOA architectural review committee standing between you and your vision.
Brightstar has completed projects throughout rural St. Johns County and understands the specific requirements for well and septic integration, rural site development, and the county permitting process for properties outside city limits. We treat every rural project with the same design-build rigor we apply to a coastal estate.
If you’re building on acreage in Hastings or the surrounding communities, Brightstar brings the same craftsmanship and care to your project that we’ve applied across Northeast Florida for over 30 years. The location changes. The standard doesn’t.
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What We Do in Hastings

Every service. One team.

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Custom Home Builds

Design and build your custom home in Hastings with one team handling everything — from architectural plans through the final walkthrough. No handoffs, no miscommunication.
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Remodels & Additions

Full-home renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, master suite additions — Brightstar has transformed homes of every age and style in Hastings and the surrounding area.
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Commercial Construction

Office builds, retail construction, and commercial renovations in Hastings and St. Johns County. The same design-forward approach Brightstar applies to every residential project.
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Our Work in Rural St. Johns County

Completed projects in
rural St. Johns County.

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★★★★★
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Professional, knowledgeable, fast. Rob and his crew built us a beautiful house after Hurricane Matthew. Thank you guys, you are amazing — the whole process from start to finish was handled with such care and professionalism.
Gemma Del Prato
Custom Home Build · St. Augustine Area, FL
Hastings FAQs

Questions about building
in Hastings.

Rural St. Johns County has specific considerations around utilities, lot sizes, and site preparation that differ from urban or master-planned communities.
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Yes. Most properties in Hastings and rural St. Johns County operate on private well and septic systems, and we’re experienced in coordinating with licensed well and septic contractors as part of the build. We ensure your home integrates properly with these systems before finalizing any foundation plans.

Most properties in Hastings and rural St. Johns County are not HOA-governed — you have significantly more design freedom here than in master-planned communities. St. Johns County zoning and Florida Building Code requirements still apply, and we handle all of that.

Lot size requirements depend on whether your property is on well and septic (typically 1+ acre minimum for new construction) or connected to county utilities. We evaluate your specific lot’s requirements during the initial consultation — before any plans or commitments are made.

Yes. Our in-house design team can create anything from a traditional farmhouse to a contemporary country estate on rural acreage. The design is driven by what you want for your land and your lifestyle, not by HOA style restrictions.

Hastings is within our primary service territory — approximately 20–25 minutes from St. Augustine. We’ve built throughout St. Johns County and treat projects in Hastings the same as any other location. Regular site visits are standard.

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Tell us about your lot, your vision, and what you want to build. Rural land comes with specific considerations — and we know every one of them.
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