Restoration of Sgt. Roy Wilbur’s home

1050 S. St. Johns Street, St. Augustine, 32084

By Daily Record Staff
| 1:40 a.m. November 13, 2025
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Sgt. Roy Wilbur’s home

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The Project

Complete rehabilitation of Vietnam veteran Roy Wilbur’s longtime home, restoring utilities, safety and accessibility after years of deterioration.

Size: 1,600 square feet

Cost: $160,000

Completed: Aug. 1, 2025

Contractor: Lifeline Construction, Saint Johns

Additional vendors: Builders Care; Fused Electric; Gibson’s Heating & Air Conditioning, St. Augustine; Steelhead Plumbing, St. Augustine; Hometown Hero’s Ride, St. Augustine

The Wilbur home before its transformation.

The Cool Factor

This U.S. Marine veteran’s home was gutted by fire, termites, rot and failing systems. Since demolition wasn’t allowed under grant rules, the team rebuilt it from the inside out, creating a safe, accessible home.

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