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Oates Restoration & Reconstruction

250 NW Tarrant Ave
3.67(
3
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Oates Restoration & Reconstruction

250 NW Tarrant Ave
3.67(
3
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•Approved Pro
907 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

Oates Restoration and Reconstruction is a company with over 25 years experience, that has the customer’s best interest in mind. -Whether you are looking to remodel your kitchen, bathroom, home, or office we are here to help design, plan, and execute your vision. -If you are working with insurance due to water, fire, or any other damage we understand what it is like to endure the loss that these situations can sustain. Let us help you through the process of working with you and your insurance company to ensure the optimum outcome for your home or business. Our team has the knowledge and experience you need to assess, estimate, coordinate, build, and repair your property all within the boundaries of the insurance policy and pricing. -We provide an accurate assessment of the remodel or damage while providing exceptional workmanship. Our goal is to build and maintain a quality relationship with our clients to ensure the maximum satisfaction towards their goal in the reconstruction process.

"Oates served as a GC and did our project beautifully for a reasonable price!"

Jason P on March 2024

Oates Restoration and Reconstruction is a company with over 25 years experience, that has the customer’s best interest in mind. -Whether you are looking to remodel your kitchen, bathroom, home, or office we are here to help design, plan, and execute your vision. -If you are working with insurance due to water, fire, or any other damage we understand what it is like to endure the loss that these situations can sustain. Let us help you through the process of working with you and your insurance company to ensure the optimum outcome for your home or business. Our team has the knowledge and experience you need to assess, estimate, coordinate, build, and repair your property all within the boundaries of the insurance policy and pricing. -We provide an accurate assessment of the remodel or damage while providing exceptional workmanship. Our goal is to build and maintain a quality relationship with our clients to ensure the maximum satisfaction towards their goal in the reconstruction process.

"Oates served as a GC and did our project beautifully for a reasonable price!"

Jason P on March 2024

GTO Contracting LLC

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

GTO Contracting LLC

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
400 local quotes requested

Concrete business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"It went very well. Good experience all around."

Andrew B on August 2024

Concrete business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"It went very well. Good experience all around."

Andrew B on August 2024

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Hodges Construction Services

P.O. Box 136036
4.44(
9
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Hodges Construction Services

P.O. Box 136036
4.44(
9
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
825 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

A full service custom home builder/remodeler/renovations. Additions, kitchens, baths, whole house renovations, and new construction. Accredited A+ by BBB. Recommended by Angi and Home Advisor. See reviews at Angi Leads. In business since 1994.

"I made multiple attempts to contact this company and never received the courtesy of a response. Perhaps my initial job was not big enough. I just purchased my home and have a multitude of updates I plan to do within the next year but wanted to start with interior painting with sheet rock repairs and install a French door that required cutting out the existing wall, framing in the door then painting the interior before moving on to replacing 900 sq feet of wood flooring. Phase two would be to update kitchen and bathrooms..... however, if I can't get a response for a "small" job then I can't trust a response for a big job."

Evelyne M on May 2023

A full service custom home builder/remodeler/renovations. Additions, kitchens, baths, whole house renovations, and new construction. Accredited A+ by BBB. Recommended by Angi and Home Advisor. See reviews at Angi Leads. In business since 1994.

"I made multiple attempts to contact this company and never received the courtesy of a response. Perhaps my initial job was not big enough. I just purchased my home and have a multitude of updates I plan to do within the next year but wanted to start with interior painting with sheet rock repairs and install a French door that required cutting out the existing wall, framing in the door then painting the interior before moving on to replacing 900 sq feet of wood flooring. Phase two would be to update kitchen and bathrooms..... however, if I can't get a response for a "small" job then I can't trust a response for a big job."

Evelyne M on May 2023

Mitchell's Handyman

123 Main St.
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

Mitchell's Handyman

123 Main St.
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1410 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I was very pleased with Texas home builders team. They worked very diligently, very professional and made sure that everything was put together perfectly. They were timely and conscientious, very pleased with their job and glad that I reached out to Angie for their services. Even working through the rain to complete the job. I recommend their services. Thank you Eli and the team for your hard work."

Sherry B on May 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I was very pleased with Texas home builders team. They worked very diligently, very professional and made sure that everything was put together perfectly. They were timely and conscientious, very pleased with their job and glad that I reached out to Angie for their services. Even working through the rain to complete the job. I recommend their services. Thank you Eli and the team for your hard work."

Sherry B on May 2025

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JNG Installations LLC

1525 Avenue D
4.91(
11
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JNG Installations LLC

1525 Avenue D
4.91(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
976 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"JNG is skilled, well-informed about his craft, and accessible. They offer fair prices and perform quality work."

Robert D on April 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"JNG is skilled, well-informed about his craft, and accessible. They offer fair prices and perform quality work."

Robert D on April 2025

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Exterior Ibarra

5.00(
4
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Exterior Ibarra

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

25+ years of experience! You can also call us today: 469-335-6858 (Abel Spanish and English) Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"We hired Mr Ibarra to install a wood fence in our backyard. He did such a great job that we hired him to do our front porch. Very happy with the work done. Definitely would hired him again."

Mario G on July 2025

25+ years of experience! You can also call us today: 469-335-6858 (Abel Spanish and English) Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"We hired Mr Ibarra to install a wood fence in our backyard. He did such a great job that we hired him to do our front porch. Very happy with the work done. Definitely would hired him again."

Mario G on July 2025

Grygar Farm

443 S Falling Leaves Dr
4.91(
11
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•Approved Pro

Grygar Farm

443 S Falling Leaves Dr
4.91(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
923 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman and Home Repair services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! We do Minor Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric Repair and New; Appliances Delivered, Complete Install, and Removal; Sheet Rock Repair, Painting, Concrete Work; Tree Trimming and Lawn Care; Farm Animal Care; Garden Plowing; Trash Hauling

"He did an absolutely wonderful job. His quote was exactly what he said it would be. He was friendly, took his time doing the job right. I would definitely be hiring him again for my next project."

Susie M on July 2023

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman and Home Repair services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! We do Minor Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric Repair and New; Appliances Delivered, Complete Install, and Removal; Sheet Rock Repair, Painting, Concrete Work; Tree Trimming and Lawn Care; Farm Animal Care; Garden Plowing; Trash Hauling

"He did an absolutely wonderful job. His quote was exactly what he said it would be. He was friendly, took his time doing the job right. I would definitely be hiring him again for my next project."

Susie M on July 2023

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HotRod Maintenance

5.00(
1
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HotRod Maintenance

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1735 local quotes requested

HotRod Maintenance offers reliable handyman services, specializing in repairs, installations, and home improvements. Count on us for quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer care!

"Professional and fair priced. Rodney did aa great job replacing my dyer vent ductwork in the attic, living in Granbury it's hard to find someone that will come out this way. Excellent communications, great work. Highly recommended handy man."

ROBERT B on March 2025

HotRod Maintenance offers reliable handyman services, specializing in repairs, installations, and home improvements. Count on us for quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer care!

"Professional and fair priced. Rodney did aa great job replacing my dyer vent ductwork in the attic, living in Granbury it's hard to find someone that will come out this way. Excellent communications, great work. Highly recommended handy man."

ROBERT B on March 2025

Smitty's Handyman Service

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4.86(
7
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•Approved Pro

Smitty's Handyman Service

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4.86(
7
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2572 local quotes requested

Smitty's Handyman Service in Mesquite, TX offers power washing, taping, tile repair, drywall, ceiling, and fence installation, as well as interior and exterior painting. Free estimates are available. We serve in Mesquite, TX, Sunnyvale Town TX; Terrell TX; Seagoville TX; Fate TX; Highland Park Town TX; and the surrounding areas. Handyman, Handyman Service, General Handyman Services, Home Repair Services, Affordable Handyman Services Power Wash, Taping and Bedding, Tile Repair, Drywall, Ceiling, and Fence Installation, Interior and Exterior Painting, General Carpentry Work and Repair For more information visit our website: https://handymanmesquitetx.com/

"I highly recommend Freddie with Smitty's Handyman. He did an amazing job with my repairs. He was very easy to work with and had a good, professional personality. He was punctual, communicative, knowledgeable, observant, detailed, prepared, and thorough. He completed my original repair request as well as another issue I wasn't aware of prior to him spotting it. He cleaned up after the work was complete and he didn't leave a mess behind. I will definitely be reaching to him again for future repairs."

Trina J on August 2025

Smitty's Handyman Service in Mesquite, TX offers power washing, taping, tile repair, drywall, ceiling, and fence installation, as well as interior and exterior painting. Free estimates are available. We serve in Mesquite, TX, Sunnyvale Town TX; Terrell TX; Seagoville TX; Fate TX; Highland Park Town TX; and the surrounding areas. Handyman, Handyman Service, General Handyman Services, Home Repair Services, Affordable Handyman Services Power Wash, Taping and Bedding, Tile Repair, Drywall, Ceiling, and Fence Installation, Interior and Exterior Painting, General Carpentry Work and Repair For more information visit our website: https://handymanmesquitetx.com/

"I highly recommend Freddie with Smitty's Handyman. He did an amazing job with my repairs. He was very easy to work with and had a good, professional personality. He was punctual, communicative, knowledgeable, observant, detailed, prepared, and thorough. He completed my original repair request as well as another issue I wasn't aware of prior to him spotting it. He cleaned up after the work was complete and he didn't leave a mess behind. I will definitely be reaching to him again for future repairs."

Trina J on August 2025

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Reformed Outdoor Structures

4447 N. Central Exp. Ste. 110 - 474
5.00(
39
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•Approved Pro

Reformed Outdoor Structures

4447 N. Central Exp. Ste. 110 - 474
5.00(
39
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
634 local quotes requested

ReformedOutdoorStructuresLLC offers a professional consulting, designing, and building experience for anyone looking to make an addition to the usability and value of their home. From your own Unique Outdoor Living Space to Custom Privacy Fences. With decades experience in Reforming design and building techniques, we enjoy and take pride in what we build for our clients! 100% customer satisfaction is a must for us, 2 referrals is our goal! All of our work is warrantied! Give us a call anytime for a Fast & Free custom Design & Estimate! Our Reformed Structures Include: *Decks *Trex Deck Installers *Fences *Arbors *Awnings *Pergolas *Pavilions *Patio Covers *Outdoor Kitchens *Sheds *Carports *Custom Carpentry *and More! "Built with integrity, from the ground up" *Honest *Reliable *Professional *Great Prices *Free Estimates *Fully Insured Custom Designed: Decks/Fences/Pergolas/Pavilions/Patio Covers/Outdoor Kitchens/Carports/Sheds/and More! Call Us Anytime, Check us out @ Facebook, Houzz, and Pinterest We appreciate your business!

"We cannot say enough nice things about Reformed Outdoor Structures. They were a pleasure to work with---always prompt, answered any questions we had, hard-working, and incredibly pleasant to be around. Our end product was exactly as we hoped it would be!"

James H on June 2025

ReformedOutdoorStructuresLLC offers a professional consulting, designing, and building experience for anyone looking to make an addition to the usability and value of their home. From your own Unique Outdoor Living Space to Custom Privacy Fences. With decades experience in Reforming design and building techniques, we enjoy and take pride in what we build for our clients! 100% customer satisfaction is a must for us, 2 referrals is our goal! All of our work is warrantied! Give us a call anytime for a Fast & Free custom Design & Estimate! Our Reformed Structures Include: *Decks *Trex Deck Installers *Fences *Arbors *Awnings *Pergolas *Pavilions *Patio Covers *Outdoor Kitchens *Sheds *Carports *Custom Carpentry *and More! "Built with integrity, from the ground up" *Honest *Reliable *Professional *Great Prices *Free Estimates *Fully Insured Custom Designed: Decks/Fences/Pergolas/Pavilions/Patio Covers/Outdoor Kitchens/Carports/Sheds/and More! Call Us Anytime, Check us out @ Facebook, Houzz, and Pinterest We appreciate your business!

"We cannot say enough nice things about Reformed Outdoor Structures. They were a pleasure to work with---always prompt, answered any questions we had, hard-working, and incredibly pleasant to be around. Our end product was exactly as we hoped it would be!"

James H on June 2025

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Alvarado, TX

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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