Built for this coast. Built to stay.
Waterfront custom — 3,150 sqft — 4 bd / 4 ba — 2026
Every home starts with the structure nobody sees.
JP Carducci Inc. builds custom and spec homes in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Niceville. Impact-rated windows and doors. ICF concrete construction for those who want the strongest shell on the coast. Finishes chosen to hold up, not just show well on day one.
Jason Carducci runs every project himself — one point of contact from lot to keys. He served as President of the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, and years of his projects are documented on his YouTube channel — you can see how he builds before you ever call. It's a deliberately hands-on way to work: for people building the most important home they'll ever own, that kind of personal accountability is the whole point.
The people behind your build.
Jason Carducci
Founder & BuilderCertified Master Builder and home inspector with 20+ years on the Emerald Coast — and Builder of the Year three years running, 2022–2024.
Crystal Butterworth
Office ManagerKeeps every project and every client running smoothly — and she's usually the first person you'll talk to.
Aubri Velez
Interior Design Partner · Vela + Co.The designer behind JP Carducci's interiors — warm, timeless, collected spaces, kept on budget.
Recent builds
The waterfront flagship
Waterfront custom — 3,150 sqft — 4 bd / 4 ba — 2026
The Okaloosa house
Single story — bright white kitchen — spa bathWhite island, wide-plank floors, and a freestanding tub set against a full wall of tile.
The modern farmhouse
Modern farmhouse — standing-seam accentsAn open kitchen that runs straight into the living space, with a prep scullery tucked behind.
The glass great room
Open great room — wall of glass — seamless floorsOne continuous, light-filled floor plan behind a bank of French doors. Quiet, modern, durable.
The details are the difference.
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Jason is by far the best contractor I have ever worked with. He is honest, great at what he does, and always available to answer questions.Mike Miller — Santa Rosa Beach
Owners who'd build with him again.
Jason is by far the best contractor I have ever worked with. He is honest, great at what he does, and always available to answer questions.
Mike Miller — Santa Rosa BeachJason was phenomenal to work with. The house turned out exactly the way I hoped — he gave me everything I wanted and even went over and above what I was asking for.
Marty Buchman — Google reviewJason and his team did a complete remodel of my shower. Every day the workers showed up on time, worked through the day, and cleaned up when they finished. They completed the job ahead of schedule and surpassed my expectations.
Brett Bennett — Google reviewWe are extremely satisfied with the quality of work provided. Jason and his crew were very courteous, diligent workers. We highly recommend them.
Tess Yagher — Google reviewSpecified like a commercial job. Finished like a home.
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ICF construction, offered
Insulated concrete forms — available on any build for the most storm-resistant, energy-efficient wall system on this coast. Lower insurance, lower power bills.
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Impact-rated openings
Windows and doors rated for coastal wind zones — no plywood before a storm.
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Engineered drawings
Every build starts from a stamped, permitted elevation set — not a sketch.
A custom home — and a design team to match.
On custom builds you're never left to figure out finishes on your own. JP Carducci partners with Vela + Co. Interiors for full interior design — a dedicated team that turns the look you want into a buildable plan and keeps every selection on budget, from the first drawing to the last fixture.
Structure, systems, and interiors handled under one roof — so the home you pictured is the home you move into.
Full-service interior design — Vela + Co. Interiors
See exactly how he builds.
A while back, Jason filmed his builds — framing, systems, finish work, down to what's behind the drywall. The series isn't running anymore, but the library is still up. Most builders ask you to trust them; here you can watch how he actually works, on past projects, before you ever call.
YouTube archive — Behind the Walls
Watch the archiveKnown by the industry, not just the clients.
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Parade of Homes
2022 Dream Home builder, Deer Moss Creek. 2012 master bath winner. 2019 featured home.
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BIA President
Led the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counties — grew membership past 200 and helped pass state workforce legislation for construction students.
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Press
Building Savvy, Florida Panhandle — “A journey from custom cars to custom homes.” Featured in Get The Coast's How I Work series.
Thinking about building? Start here.
The Emerald Coast Custom Home Planning & Cost Guide — what a coastal custom build really involves, how budgets are set, and the questions to ask any builder before you sign. No cost, no sales call.
One email. The guide, and nothing else you didn't ask for.
Tell us what you're building.
Three questions. Two minutes. Jason reviews every inquiry personally, and you'll hear back within one business day.