Putnam County's trusted
building contractor.

Custom homes and full renovations in Palatka and the surrounding Putnam County communities. Brightstar brings the same design-build standard to every county we serve.
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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

Palatka, FL — Putnam County

Putnam County has its own permitting process. We handle it.

Building in Palatka and Putnam County means working with a different county building department than St. Johns County — different permit forms, different fee schedules, different inspection sequences. For contractors who don’t regularly cross county lines, this creates costly delays. For Brightstar, it’s familiar territory.
We’ve served clients in the Palatka area and understand the Putnam County permitting process. Whether you’re building a new custom home along the St. Johns River corridor or renovating an established property in Palatka, Brightstar handles the permits, the process, and the entire build from start to finish.
Palatka is one of Northeast Florida’s most characterful communities — historic architecture, St. Johns River frontage, and a strong sense of place that’s worth preserving. If you’re building or renovating here, Brightstar brings the craftsmanship and regional knowledge to do it justice.
What We Do in Palatka

Every service. One team.

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Custom Home Builds

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

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Commercial Construction

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

Our Work in Palatka

Completed projects in
Palatka & Putnam County.

Custom Home Build
Full Home Renovation
Home Addition
★★★★★
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Brightstar Builders are good guys. We were with another builder who let us down badly, and Rob came in and made it into a home for us. I'm so glad we found them — the quality of the work and the way Rob communicates with clients throughout the project is something you don't see everywhere.
Deborah Taylor
Custom Home Build · North Florida
Palatka FAQs

Questions about building
in Palatka.

Putnam County has a separate permitting process, riverfront regulations, and building considerations unique to this area.

Building permits in unincorporated Putnam County are issued by the Putnam County Building Department. The City of Palatka has its own building office for properties within city limits. We identify the correct permitting authority for your specific address and handle all submissions.

Yes. Riverfront properties in Putnam County have specific setback and environmental review requirements related to the St. Johns River and Florida DEP regulations. We evaluate every riverfront lot for these requirements before any plans are developed.

Yes. Putnam County is within our active service territory. We’ve completed work in the area and understand the county’s permitting process, local soil and site conditions, and the building considerations specific to the Palatka area.

The full range — custom home builds, full-home renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, additions, and commercial construction. Everything Brightstar offers in St. Johns County is available in Putnam County.

The primary difference is the permitting authority and associated timelines — Putnam County has its own process and fee structure. Florida Building Code requirements are the same statewide. We factor the realistic Putnam County permitting timeline into your schedule from day one.

Ready to Build?

Building in Palatka?
Let's start the conversation.

Tell us your project, your lot, and your vision. We’ll walk you through exactly what building in Putnam County involves and give you a realistic plan before you commit.