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KOB LLC

37 Viking Lane
4.86(
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KOB LLC

37 Viking Lane
4.86(
28
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
406 local quotes requested

Licensed General Contracting professional with over 24 years of experience. We are a family owned and operated business specializing in residential home remodeling. Finished basements, bathroom remodels, garage builder, home additions. Contact KOB LLC in Stafford, VA, at (703)963-5600.

"I was very pleased with the process. Any issues that came up, Kevin dealt with them and was always punctual. Totally satisfied with the quality and final product."

Jason H on March 2025

Licensed General Contracting professional with over 24 years of experience. We are a family owned and operated business specializing in residential home remodeling. Finished basements, bathroom remodels, garage builder, home additions. Contact KOB LLC in Stafford, VA, at (703)963-5600.

"I was very pleased with the process. Any issues that came up, Kevin dealt with them and was always punctual. Totally satisfied with the quality and final product."

Jason H on March 2025

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Bug Busters Pest Control Services Inc.

1400 W. Third St.
3.86(
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Bug Busters Pest Control Services Inc.

1400 W. Third St.
3.86(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience

Providing you with cost effective and eco-friendly solutions to all of your pest problems.

Providing you with cost effective and eco-friendly solutions to all of your pest problems.

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
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Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

Mullinax Inc.

9803 Ramsay Drive
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Mullinax Inc.

9803 Ramsay Drive
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Free onsite estimate

Call (888) 662-0770 to reach me in Fredericksburg, VA, to hire me as your business consultant.

Call (888) 662-0770 to reach me in Fredericksburg, VA, to hire me as your business consultant.

Marlop Contracting

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Marlop Contracting

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24 years of experience

We are a company fully licensed and insured fouded in 2001 providing our customers with the highest quality standards at the most affordable prices offering from handyman services to additions. We give free estimates, bilingual service, and a passion for what we do.

We are a company fully licensed and insured fouded in 2001 providing our customers with the highest quality standards at the most affordable prices offering from handyman services to additions. We give free estimates, bilingual service, and a passion for what we do.

Professional Power Washing

10271 Kings Highway
5.00(
2
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Professional Power Washing

10271 Kings Highway
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I own a mobile power washing business I have 15 years of experience .I have two helpers that have a minimum of five years of experience.On houses and around plants we use biodegradable and plant friendly detergent.We use nothing but the best for your home. I'll be looking forward in doing business with you soon.

I own a mobile power washing business I have 15 years of experience .I have two helpers that have a minimum of five years of experience.On houses and around plants we use biodegradable and plant friendly detergent.We use nothing but the best for your home. I'll be looking forward in doing business with you soon.

Husky Mtn Handyman Services

485 TN-75
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Husky Mtn Handyman Services

485 TN-75
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9 years of experience

We are a handyman service offering professional house washing using the safe soft wash method. Also offer pressure washing for concrete, brick, or any other flat surfaces. Roof washing using soft wash method. We also offer many other phases of the handyman service.

We are a handyman service offering professional house washing using the safe soft wash method. Also offer pressure washing for concrete, brick, or any other flat surfaces. Roof washing using soft wash method. We also offer many other phases of the handyman service.

Chinault Home Services

601 W D ST.
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Chinault Home Services

601 W D ST.
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Abingdon, VA

A bomb shelter is an abode built to withstand disaster. Bomb shelters may refer to a space or bunker that can protect inhabitants through a hypothetical nuclear attack, apocalypse, or any other massive crisis. People usually build bomb shelters underground and stock them to live there a few days to a month at a time. Doomsday bunkers accommodate long-term living rather than just through a short crisis.

Builders construct bomb shelters with reinforced steel, box culvert, concrete, or other durable materials (but many professionals do not recommend shipping containers, as they’re not designed to live underground. If building underground, you’ll first have to excavate land before building the actual structure. You’ll have to implement air and water filtration systems, septic systems, and power supply.

It takes a lot of experience to safely and legally construct a bomb shelter, not to mention make sure it’s fit to live in for extended periods of time. It’s best to talk to a residential structural engineer near you for proper guidance.

The current standard filtration systems require filtering both air and water. For air, you’ll want an NBC filter system, which both domestic and international producers make. NBC stands for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical, which filters out all three. If you’re only building your shelter for natural disasters, chemical attacks, and biological attacks, you may opt for the less expensive HEPA filter system. 

Water filtration requires the same level of care. You’ll likely want to have a large water storage capacity to survive short-term disasters. For long-term living, you’ll want to have a water filtration system.

Rising S bunker prices depend on the size, ranging anywhere from $20,000 to $9 million. Their least expensive model is 96 square feet while their most expensive model has a gym, swimming pool, hot tub, and bowling alley.

  • Mini: $45,500

  • Standard Bomb Shelter: $67,500–$109,500

  • Silver Leaf: $140,000–$182,500

  • Admiral: $180,000–$500,000

  • Xtreme: $450,000–$780,000

  • Xtreme Bunker Complex: $840,000–$1,830,000

  • Luxury Series: $3,800,000–$9,600,000

You almost always need a permit to build a bunker on land with any type of public utilities running through it. You’ll want to check with your local building code enforcement agency to see if this is the case for your area. 

Because you’re building a structural component that often requires electricity, water, and sewage services, you’ll need to apply for permits to attach these utilities to your new property. However, off-grid-only units in rural areas may not need all or any of the permitting you’d normally find in more urban settings.

To survive a nuclear blast, you’ll need to have your bunker at least three feet underground. However, it’s usually advisable to put it further underground. To survive a close strike, you’ll want to have the bunker at least 10 feet down and with five-foot thick reinforced concrete. However, knowing exactly how deep to build depends on the size of the blast you’re trying to avoid. Most bunkers don’t need to be more than 5 feet below the ground. 

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