Jacksonville's certified
building contractor.

From commercial construction in Duval County to custom home builds across Jacksonville’s neighborhoods — Brightstar brings 30+ years of Northeast Florida experience to every project.
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30+ Years

In St. Augustine

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In-House Design

Only local builder

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CBC Licensed

#CBC1257676

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BBB Accredited

Since 2019

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Top 7%

FL Contractors

Jacksonville, FL — Duval County

Duval County has its own process. We know it.

Jacksonville is the largest city by area in the contiguous United States, and Duval County operates its own building department entirely separate from St. Johns County. Different permit forms, different fee schedules, different inspection sequences, different plan reviewers. Contractors who primarily work in St. Johns County can run into delays they didn’t anticipate the moment they cross the county line.
Brightstar has completed commercial and residential projects throughout Jacksonville and Duval County — including the City Wide Commercial Office build and the Florida Pest Control facility construction. We know the City of Jacksonville’s Building Inspection Division, and we maintain relationships with plan reviewers that keep projects moving through the process.
We serve all of Jacksonville and Duval County — San Marco, Riverside, Avondale, Mandarin, Southside, the Beaches area, and beyond. Whether you’re renovating a historic Riverside property, building a commercial office in Southside, or constructing a custom home in Mandarin, Brightstar has the license and the experience to do it right.
What We Do in Jacksonville

Every service. One team.

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Custom Home Builds

Design and build your custom home in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville and the surrounding area.

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Commercial Construction

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

Our Work in Jacksonville

Completed projects in
Jacksonville and Duval County.

Commercial Build
Commercial Renovation
Residential Renovation
★★★★★
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Rob and his crew with Brightstar Builders have been wonderful. Not only are they incredibly knowledgeable and talented, they truly care about their work. Our remodel on our office building and rental property turned out beautiful — we can't thank them enough for guiding us through the process every step of the way.
Lauren Horry
Commercial & Residential Remodel · Jacksonville Area, FL
Jacksonville FAQs

Questions about building
in Jacksonville.

Duval County has different permitting, historic overlay districts, and coastal considerations that affect every project differently. Here’s what to know.

Building permits in Jacksonville and Duval County are issued by the City of Jacksonville’s Building Inspection Division — a separate authority from St. Johns County Building Services. We submit to and manage permits with the correct office for your specific address and project type.

Yes. Neighborhoods including Riverside, Avondale, Springfield, San Marco, and Brooklyn have local historic district overlay requirements that affect exterior modifications and new construction. We’re familiar with Jacksonville’s historic preservation office and the review process for these areas.

Yes. Commercial construction in Jacksonville is a core part of Brightstar’s work. We’ve completed office builds and commercial renovation projects in Duval County and understand the additional code requirements, commercial inspections, and plan review timelines for larger commercial projects.

Residential permits typically take 3–6 weeks for plan review in Duval County. Larger commercial projects typically run 6–10 weeks. Actual timelines depend on project scope and current department volume — we give you realistic estimates, not optimistic ones.

Yes. Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and the Atlantic Beach area are within our service territory. Coastal construction here has CCCL and flood zone requirements in addition to standard Duval County permitting — we manage all of it.

Ready to Build?

Building in Jacksonville?
Let's make it happen.

Tell us your project and your location in Jacksonville. We’ll walk you through the Duval County process and give you a realistic timeline and budget before you commit to anything.