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sadieblue

Beach Crab
Jan 10, 2008
1
0
Check out Burwell and Associates for architectural designs... www.burwellassociates.com Under "work" on the website, there is a house on Mystic Cobalt in WaterColor, which was on the Parade of Homes a few years ago. Excellent design, absolutely no wasted space. The builder was Boyd Martin of Martin Properties of NW FL, Inc. Meticulous craftmanship as you will see. He does not have a website, but could be reached at martinpropinc@mchsi.com or 850-585-8282. And, the interior designer was Perri McMillan of McMillan Wingate. She can be reached at 251-363-0348. Hope that helps.
 

flyforfun

Beach Fanatic
Oct 20, 2006
311
39
Birmingham, Al
Looking for some suggestions on architects and builders for a house in Watercolor. Looking to get started on plans soon and build thereafter. Any input would be helpful. Have a couple in mind but looking at all custom home builders. This is a personal home not a spec house. Thanks in advance and love the site. Been coming to 30a since late 80's. Can't wait until our family has a home there.


I would highly recommend Peter Horn of Artisan Construction. He has been building homes in Seaside, Watercolor, Watersound and all along 30-A for over 25 years! He just recently finished the construction on my home in Watersound and personally I would not consider building a bird house without his help. He made the entire process easy and is the most honest contractor I have ever worked with. Building on the coast, especially in a St. Joe development requires a contractor with a good reputation and a lot of experience dealing with the county. I would meet with him before I even selected an architect. His number is 1-850-231-4604. Experience makes the difference and you want go wrong building with Peter Horn.
 

Pickle

Beach Comber
Jun 3, 2007
25
2
Seagrove Beach
Even though a builder or contractor is recommended or on someone's approved builder list, be sure to check www.myfloridalicense.com for their background history of any type of complaint. It's always better to be safe than sorry in the long run! Myfloridalicense.com is great because you can check out anyone in FL who needs a license to operate. I went through a year of feeling like this :bang:while my poor parents went through hell with their builder and really wish we would have known to look him up.
 

seaside2

Beach Fanatic
Apr 2, 2007
785
12
All over the place
Good looking stuff there, by the Bay.

AND :welcome::welcome::welcome:
 

flyforfun

Beach Fanatic
Oct 20, 2006
311
39
Birmingham, Al
Even though a builder or contractor is recommended or on someone's approved builder list, be sure to check www.myfloridalicense.com for their background history of any type of complaint. It's always better to be safe than sorry in the long run! Myfloridalicense.com is great because you can check out anyone in FL who needs a license to operate. I went through a year of feeling like this :bang:while my poor parents went through hell with their builder and really wish we would have known to look him up.


Very good point! "Fly by night" contractors are a dime a dozen down there and some are building in St. Joe developments. Take time to check myflorida and obtain references. Personally, I wouldn't even consider a contractor or architect unless they have been down there for at least 10 years. When it comes to dealing with Walton County, experience does make a difference!!!
 

flyforfun

Beach Fanatic
Oct 20, 2006
311
39
Birmingham, Al
Even though a builder or contractor is recommended or on someone's approved builder list, be sure to check www.myfloridalicense.com for their background history of any type of complaint. It's always better to be safe than sorry in the long run! Myfloridalicense.com is great because you can check out anyone in FL who needs a license to operate. I went through a year of feeling like this :bang:while my poor parents went through hell with their builder and really wish we would have known to look him up.


Very good point! "Fly by night" contractors are a dime a dozen down there and some are building in St. Joe developments. Take time to check myflorida and obtain references. Personally, I wouldn't even consider a contractor or architect unless they have been down there for at least 10 years. When it comes to dealing with Walton County, experience does make a difference!!!
 
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