Designed for the Coast. Built for Good.

Your Partner for Northeast Florida's
Premier Coastal Construction.

Additions, remodels, outdoor living, ADUs, waterfront upgrades, and ADA accessibility modifications — built right the first time by a licensed Florida GC with 28 years in the trades and hundreds of satisfied clients across Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra, and St. Augustine.

FL Licensed GC · CGC1539427
28 Years in the Trades
$10M+ Projects Completed
U.S. Special Forces Veteran
Hundreds of Satisfied Clients
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What homeowners say.

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"If you want a builder that takes every corner, every surface, and every detail into consideration from design to finish — this is your team. Sean runs a tight, professional operation and delivers exactly what he promises."

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"Sean was upfront about budget and timeline from day one. No surprises, no runaround. The finished product exceeded what we envisioned. We've already referred him to three neighbors."

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"Hired Sean for an outdoor kitchen and paver project. He came out personally, gave us a clear scope and honest number, and his crew was professional the entire time. Exactly what we needed."

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A focused, no-pressure site visit for homeowners considering any construction project — additions, remodels, outdoor living, ADUs, waterfront work, ADA modifications, or full preconstruction planning.

We walk your property, review what you're working with, and give you a clear picture of what's possible, what it costs, and how to move forward — before you waste time or money.

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  • Budget guidance before you commit
  • Clear project path with no strings attached
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Licensed Florida General Contractor  ·  CGC1539427

Services

Designed for coastal living.
Built for real use.

Outdoor Living Spaces

Lanais, covered patios, screen enclosures, shade structures, and seamless transitions between your home and the outdoors.

Pavers + Hardscapes

Driveways, pool decks, walkways, retaining walls, and exterior finish upgrades that hold up against salt air and Florida weather.

Additions + Remodels

Smart home additions, living space upgrades, premium kitchens and baths, and high-detail interior finish work.

Summer Kitchens

Outdoor kitchen builds with grills, storage, countertops, and custom cabinetry — designed for how coastal families actually cook and entertain.

Waterfront Upgrades

Seawalls, docks, decking, and site improvements that enhance your connection to the water while protecting your investment.

ADUs + In-Law Suites

Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, detached guest houses, and in-law suite additions — built to add value, rental income, or multigenerational living space.

ADA + Aging in Place

Wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, zero-threshold showers, grab bars, and full ADA accessibility modifications — licensed, permitted, and built to code.

Preconstruction Planning

Budget clarity, buildability review, scope definition, and project path guidance before you break ground or commit to anything.

Every project starts with a clear conversation about what you want, what it costs, and what's realistic for your property. No upsells. No surprises. Just honest guidance from a licensed Florida General Contractor with 28 years in the trades.

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Custom kitchen with live-edge island Luxury marble shower with gold fixtures
The Brackish Standard

Clarity first.
Craftsmanship always.

Most project problems start before construction begins — unclear scope, unrealistic budgets, weak communication, and design decisions that don't match the property or the homeowner's life.

Brackish Builders is built to bring order to that process. Every project starts with an honest conversation about what you want, what it costs, and how we'll get there. Then we build it right.

IntegrityBuilt on it
PurposeCrafted with it
CoastDesigned for it
QualityBuilt to endure
Portfolio

Featured Work

Custom interiors, kitchen and bath work, field execution, remodels, and premium finish details across Northeast Florida coastal communities.

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Sean Byers — Founder, Brackish Builders
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Sean Byers
Licensed GC · CGC1539427
About the Builder

Sean Byers

Founder & Licensed Florida General Contractor

Sean Byers has spent 28 years in the construction trades — 14 of them running projects as a licensed Florida General Contractor. Over that time he's overseen more than $10 million in completed work and earned the trust of hundreds of homeowners across Northeast Florida, from Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville to Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine.

Before founding Brackish Builders, Sean served in U.S. Special Forces — an experience that shaped how he runs every project: disciplined, detail-oriented, and accountable from start to finish. No excuses. No surprises. Just the work done right.

Away from the jobsite, Sean is a family man, hunter, and youth coach — and he brings that same team-first, intent-on-winning mentality to every client he works with. When Sean shows up to your property, you're talking to the person who will actually build it.

28 YearsIn the trades
14 YearsLicensed GC
$10M+Completed
HundredsOf clients

Credentials

Florida Licensed General Contractor  ·  CGC1539427
U.S. Special Forces Veteran
28 Years Construction Experience  ·  Atlantic Beach, FL

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Service Area

Proudly serving Northeast Florida coastal communities.

Atlantic Beach Neptune Beach Jacksonville Beach Jacksonville Ponte Vedra St. Augustine

Brackish Builders · 1225 Hibiscus St, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · (904) 494-8489

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