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Marconi Construction LLC

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Marconi Construction LLC

4.74(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

Thank you for considering Marconi Construction LLC. We have been in business for 11 years. We strive to meet all your service needs and ensure quality craftmanship ! We are a family owned and operated business where customer satisfaction is our TOP PRIORITY! We offer interior & exterior painting, flooring- including hardwood, and remodeling! Call or text us today for an estimate at (571) 287-9865 We look forward to working with you

"They did amazing! I would definitely recommend them! Their professionalism, communication, and precision is unmatched."

Chanelle B on June 2025

Thank you for considering Marconi Construction LLC. We have been in business for 11 years. We strive to meet all your service needs and ensure quality craftmanship ! We are a family owned and operated business where customer satisfaction is our TOP PRIORITY! We offer interior & exterior painting, flooring- including hardwood, and remodeling! Call or text us today for an estimate at (571) 287-9865 We look forward to working with you

"They did amazing! I would definitely recommend them! Their professionalism, communication, and precision is unmatched."

Chanelle B on June 2025


Long Fence

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Long Fence

3.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
80 years of experience

500 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Ask about Angie's List discount. Financing available. Additional locations - 2520 Urbana Pk, Ijamsville, Maryland 21754; 1910 Betson Ct, Odenton, MD 21113; 42521 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, Virginia 20152. Additional phone numbers - (301) 662-1600, (410) 793-0600 & (703) 471-0960. Additional fax numbers - (301) 874-5706, (301) 261-0643 & (703) 478-3545.

"Excellent! I like that they have a lifetime warranty, and replaced the door handle without a charge."

Deborah P on August 2020

500 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Ask about Angie's List discount. Financing available. Additional locations - 2520 Urbana Pk, Ijamsville, Maryland 21754; 1910 Betson Ct, Odenton, MD 21113; 42521 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, Virginia 20152. Additional phone numbers - (301) 662-1600, (410) 793-0600 & (703) 471-0960. Additional fax numbers - (301) 874-5706, (301) 261-0643 & (703) 478-3545.

"Excellent! I like that they have a lifetime warranty, and replaced the door handle without a charge."

Deborah P on August 2020


Royal Custom Home Construction

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Royal Custom Home Construction

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20 years of experience

Founded in 2005, we’re a professional construction and home remodeling company that’s proud to offer our services to clients throughout Northern Virginia and the surrounding areas. Great service begins and ends with experienced and friendly professionals. to exceed your expectations of what a dependable remodeling company can be.

Founded in 2005, we’re a professional construction and home remodeling company that’s proud to offer our services to clients throughout Northern Virginia and the surrounding areas. Great service begins and ends with experienced and friendly professionals. to exceed your expectations of what a dependable remodeling company can be.


Beltway Cleaning Systems

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Beltway Cleaning Systems

1.00(
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24 years of experience

Beltway Cleaning Systems provides a full commercial and residential facility maintenance from appliance installation to home and facility repairs interior and exterior. We cover items from HVAC, Plumbing, Gutters, Windows and Doors lawn mowing and more. If your looking for quality work at a reasonable price, look no further.

Beltway Cleaning Systems provides a full commercial and residential facility maintenance from appliance installation to home and facility repairs interior and exterior. We cover items from HVAC, Plumbing, Gutters, Windows and Doors lawn mowing and more. If your looking for quality work at a reasonable price, look no further.


Potomac Run

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Potomac Run

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

12 years of experience in cabinet making & furniture design.

12 years of experience in cabinet making & furniture design.


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American Home Contractors of VA, LLC

4.78(
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American Home Contractors of VA, LLC

4.78(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

For over 35 years, American Home Contractors has provided exterior household services and upgrades across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. American Home takes great pride in ensuring customer satisfaction and commits to delivering the highest quality of work when renovating any home.

"American Home Contractors and Hugo in particular were great to work with. We had multiple jobs done which required several trips and Hugo kept us informed and worked around several weather delays. He relocated and installed a new attic fan, hooked up the bathroom fan to a new roof vent, insulated a pipe in the attic, installed apron flashing on four windows, painted the flue vent, reconnected some lose siding and replaced three pieces of rotted trim and painted it. The work appears to be top notch and we appreciate the hard work and long hours Hugo put in! I would definitely recommend this company and most certainly Hugo to everyone. We also had American Home Contractors replace our gutters and install gutter guards. They did an excellent job with that as well."

Barry R on February 2025

For over 35 years, American Home Contractors has provided exterior household services and upgrades across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. American Home takes great pride in ensuring customer satisfaction and commits to delivering the highest quality of work when renovating any home.

"American Home Contractors and Hugo in particular were great to work with. We had multiple jobs done which required several trips and Hugo kept us informed and worked around several weather delays. He relocated and installed a new attic fan, hooked up the bathroom fan to a new roof vent, insulated a pipe in the attic, installed apron flashing on four windows, painted the flue vent, reconnected some lose siding and replaced three pieces of rotted trim and painted it. The work appears to be top notch and we appreciate the hard work and long hours Hugo put in! I would definitely recommend this company and most certainly Hugo to everyone. We also had American Home Contractors replace our gutters and install gutter guards. They did an excellent job with that as well."

Barry R on February 2025


2 Guys & a Pick Up Truck & Junk Removal /Hauling

4.00(
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2 Guys & a Pick Up Truck & Junk Removal /Hauling

4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience

I am a FULL SERVICE, PROFESSIONAL mover based in Fort Washington Maryland near Alexandria, Virginia. 11 years driving truck experience, trained mover, professional, honest, with integrity, and a courteous to all men ,women and children, funny light hearted attitude -- all of these have earned my service a sparkling reputation with my past and current Washington DC Craigslist customers. 50% of my business is repeats and referrals. I offer flat and hourly rates, depending on the job you want to hire my service for -- call me for a free quote anytime. I can accommodate almost any size move Think "moving broker" . I do LOCAL and LONG DISTANCE moves. NO JOB TOO SMALL! ( DC- Virginia Beach va ) I've moved everything a mover can move -- except maybe a circus elephant. But hey, if Ringling Bros. ever calls, I'll be ready. Call or TEXT MSG ANYTIME at 301-357-5071 I offer the following services: *1-man jobs (we do the labor or we can do curb to curb) *2,3,4-man jobs *van and truck moves *apartment and office moves *We move practically anything -- just ask us! *We'll move your stuff from NY-MD to as far north as Vermont, or as far south as Virginia, or west to PA or even Ohio *We are not afraid of stairs. (Noisy, creaky elevators, maybe.) *we disassemble/reassemble as needed *We do labor-only jobs too. Call us to load or unload your rental truck or pod *We will do salvation army/goodwill pickups too *we load your items into storage units or we can unload your stuff from the storage into your new place ***Van or Truck, we arrive fully equip ks, boats, homes , furniture, tickets, vacation homes.

I am a FULL SERVICE, PROFESSIONAL mover based in Fort Washington Maryland near Alexandria, Virginia. 11 years driving truck experience, trained mover, professional, honest, with integrity, and a courteous to all men ,women and children, funny light hearted attitude -- all of these have earned my service a sparkling reputation with my past and current Washington DC Craigslist customers. 50% of my business is repeats and referrals. I offer flat and hourly rates, depending on the job you want to hire my service for -- call me for a free quote anytime. I can accommodate almost any size move Think "moving broker" . I do LOCAL and LONG DISTANCE moves. NO JOB TOO SMALL! ( DC- Virginia Beach va ) I've moved everything a mover can move -- except maybe a circus elephant. But hey, if Ringling Bros. ever calls, I'll be ready. Call or TEXT MSG ANYTIME at 301-357-5071 I offer the following services: *1-man jobs (we do the labor or we can do curb to curb) *2,3,4-man jobs *van and truck moves *apartment and office moves *We move practically anything -- just ask us! *We'll move your stuff from NY-MD to as far north as Vermont, or as far south as Virginia, or west to PA or even Ohio *We are not afraid of stairs. (Noisy, creaky elevators, maybe.) *we disassemble/reassemble as needed *We do labor-only jobs too. Call us to load or unload your rental truck or pod *We will do salvation army/goodwill pickups too *we load your items into storage units or we can unload your stuff from the storage into your new place ***Van or Truck, we arrive fully equip ks, boats, homes , furniture, tickets, vacation homes.


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Coles Hard Work

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Coles Hard Work

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10 years of experience

Contact me for a professional, trustworthy handyman. I specialize in all handyman jobs from plumbing, electric, hvac, assembly, landscaping, gutter cleaning, tv mounting, painting, etc. There isn’t much I can’t do. I gained most of my experience and training from being what is known as an Area Maintenance Technician for the United States Postal Service for 12 years where I was responsible for over 300 stations in the DMV where I handled all sorts of task from minor to major repairs or installs. You can check out some of my work on instagram @coleshardwork.

Contact me for a professional, trustworthy handyman. I specialize in all handyman jobs from plumbing, electric, hvac, assembly, landscaping, gutter cleaning, tv mounting, painting, etc. There isn’t much I can’t do. I gained most of my experience and training from being what is known as an Area Maintenance Technician for the United States Postal Service for 12 years where I was responsible for over 300 stations in the DMV where I handled all sorts of task from minor to major repairs or installs. You can check out some of my work on instagram @coleshardwork.


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Renovations By Ed

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Renovations By Ed

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Renovations by Ed provides exceptional services in kitchen & bathroom remodeling, cabinets, additions, trim, basements finishing, decks and general contractor projects. No jobs is too big or too small! Call or email us today for Free Consultation! 301-662-1967

"Very well. If Ed's team is doing the work, I don't worry about it. Ed has done renovation work for me for over 10 yrs, from replacing deck doors and rotting wood around a bay window, to excellent paint jobs, to installing kitchen & bathroom appliances and floors, to name just a few things. To quote the friend who referred me to him, "He can do anything.""

LaVonne J on November 2018

Renovations by Ed provides exceptional services in kitchen & bathroom remodeling, cabinets, additions, trim, basements finishing, decks and general contractor projects. No jobs is too big or too small! Call or email us today for Free Consultation! 301-662-1967

"Very well. If Ed's team is doing the work, I don't worry about it. Ed has done renovation work for me for over 10 yrs, from replacing deck doors and rotting wood around a bay window, to excellent paint jobs, to installing kitchen & bathroom appliances and floors, to name just a few things. To quote the friend who referred me to him, "He can do anything.""

LaVonne J on November 2018


Super Handy LLC

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Super Handy LLC

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27 years of experience

No job too small! We can and will handle all items on your list. We can hang blinds in your new home or build a multi level deck. Tired of electrical cords stretched across your walls and floors? We can add outlets in specific locations for a streamlined appearance. Tired of dragging the hose all over the yard from the original hose bib location? Most companies won't bother with these type jobs but we are happy to help! Our attention to detail is what sets us apart. We do the little things and will ask about any specific requests before beginning the requested job. Our staff is well experienced in all services we offer, but if a request is over our head we'll certainly let you know. We're here to help, not cause more frustration.

No job too small! We can and will handle all items on your list. We can hang blinds in your new home or build a multi level deck. Tired of electrical cords stretched across your walls and floors? We can add outlets in specific locations for a streamlined appearance. Tired of dragging the hose all over the yard from the original hose bib location? Most companies won't bother with these type jobs but we are happy to help! Our attention to detail is what sets us apart. We do the little things and will ask about any specific requests before beginning the requested job. Our staff is well experienced in all services we offer, but if a request is over our head we'll certainly let you know. We're here to help, not cause more frustration.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Alexandria, 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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