Built to Withstand Salt, Storm & Time.
30+ years protecting Florida Keys properties from salt-air deterioration. Trusted by the City of Key West and Monroe County for critical infrastructure.
Salt Air Is Destroying Your Property Right Now
Salt-laden coastal air penetrates porous concrete, attacking the protective oxide layer on embedded reinforcing steel. The corroding rebar expands up to 6–8 times its original volume, cracking and breaking apart the structural concrete from within.
This process — called spalling— is not theoretical in the Florida Keys. With constant salt exposure, high humidity, and hurricane-driven moisture, it is actively happening to structures throughout Key West and Monroe County right now.
Sharp Edge Construction catches these problems before they become emergencies — and fixes them permanently with marine-grade materials engineered for the Keys.
Exposed rebar — active corrosion
Full scope — walkway spalling
Structural beam repair
Temporary shoring system
Built on 30 Years of Structural Excellence
Founded by Gerardo Betancourt, Sharp Edge Construction brings over three decades of hands-on construction expertise to every project. From precision spalling repairs to large multi-floor structural restorations, Gerardo has personally overseen the full spectrum of construction work in the Florida Keys.
What sets Sharp Edge apart is a deep understanding of the unique challenges that the Keys' coastal environment presents. Years of working with salt-air degradation, hurricane damage, and tidal moisture have developed an expertise in materials science that most contractors simply don't possess. Every material, every technique, and every structural decision is made with the Keys' harsh environment in mind.
This expertise has earned the trust of the City of Key West and Monroe County, who rely on Sharp Edge for critical infrastructure projects. That same government-grade quality is applied to every residential and commercial project — because protecting your property from the elements isn't just a service, it's a responsibility.
Gerardo Betancourt
Owner & Founder, 30+ Years in Construction
30+
Years Experience
35+
Permitted Projects
Top 11%
of FL Contractors
#15690
FL License
Specialized Services for the Florida Keys
Every service engineered for the unique challenges of coastal construction.
Spalling Repair & Prevention
Salt air corrosion destroys concrete from within. We remove damaged material, treat corroded reinforcing steel, and rebuild with marine-grade materials designed for the Keys' aggressive coastal environment.
Concrete Slabs & Foundations
Precision-poured concrete slabs, footings, and foundations engineered for Monroe County's unique soil conditions, tidal influences, and hurricane wind load requirements.
Structural Beam & Column Repair
Emergency and planned repair of tie-beams, columns, and load-bearing elements. We restore structural integrity to code or better, with temporary shoring to maintain safety.
Steelwork & Reinforcement
Custom steel fabrication, rebar installation, and structural reinforcement for commercial and residential projects. Corrosion-resistant materials specified for coastal environments.
Residential Construction
From new custom homes to major renovations, built to withstand hurricanes and decades of salt-air exposure. Deep familiarity with Key West's unique permitting requirements.
Commercial & Government
Multi-floor structures, parking garages, and municipal buildings. Experienced with government bid processes, compliance documentation, and municipal inspections.
Our Work Speaks for Itself
Real projects. Real structural challenges. Real solutions built to last in the Keys.
Structural Spalling Repair — Multi-Unit Residential
Complete balcony and structural beam restoration for a multi-unit residential building in the Florida Keys. Severe salt-air spalling with extensive rebar corrosion required full temporary shoring, corroded steel treatment, and marine-grade concrete restoration.
Spalling Repair
Concrete Slabs
Structural Beams
Steelwork
Residential
Commercial & Gov.
Trusted by Key West's Government for Critical Infrastructure
When the City of Key West and Monroe County need structural repair work done right, they call Sharp Edge Construction. Our established relationship with local government building departments, multiple bid nominations, and track record of successful contract completions speak to a level of trust that takes years to earn.
We understand government procurement processes, compliance documentation, and municipal inspection protocols inside and out. From working within the Key West Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC) requirements in the historic district to meeting emergency response timelines for critical structural failures — we deliver every time.
That same government-grade precision and accountability is applied to every residential and commercial project.
City of Key West Contractor
Monroe County Bid-Nominated
Full Municipal Compliance
Emergency Response Available
Top 11%
of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors on BuildZoom
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411 Crane Blvd
Summerland Key, FL 33042
Mon–Fri: 7AM–5PM
Saturday by appointment
Service Areas
FL License #15690 • Monroe County • Licensed & Insured