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Adam Contracting
4.5(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We are a repeat customer of Adam Contracting and will continue to use the company. They have done an excellent job on everything we've hired them to do; this project was no exception. The room looks great! For this project, Adam Contracting redid wainscotting in the room and added a shelf, did wall repair, installed crown molding, painted the walls and trim, and installed a light fixture."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Manny's Painting Services, LLC
4.9(
56
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Manny was great! Hanged, taped, mudded, and sanded roughly 8.5' X 8' wall that I framed... had 'my studs' not been slightly twisted, bowed and warped the wall would be 100% perfect. Manny's work was excellent and the wall is smooth no divots or gaps. I provided the drywall and corner bead. Will definitely hire Manny again!"
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+102

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Four Seasons Design Build
5.0(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was just great and Four Seasons did not go over budget. Everything was of a very high quality. Ken's crew is really hard working. They would often arrive before daylight -- Ken, too -- and work until after dark. They were always willing to address any concerns I had. Everything promised in the contract was done. The quality was great. They are very careful workers. The finish was very impressive. The work included clearing the space, building the foundation and cement floor, constructing the garage, and building a cement driveway."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sino-American General Contracting
4.8(
187
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We absolutely love our basement! This was our first big home project and Mason was very patient and worked with us on the project size, scope and budget. Mason was extremely communicative throughout the renovation process and we always felt informed. In the midst of the pandemic, Mason and his team were always very safe. We will absolutely use Mason and his team again whenever we do another project"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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MTR Service LLC
4.5(
116
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m very pleased with the workmanship, value and timeliness of the work MTR Service did for me in April 2019. Had a 26 yr. old shingle roof replaced, entire house with mold growth on Al siding power-washed, some rotten exterior wood replaced and painting of all trim, gutters and garage doors done. The owner, Carlos, responded quickly to provide an estimate, offer advice on what work would be best value and responded to all my questions and requests in a timely manner. His work crews showed up when he said they would, were friendly, professional, and skilled and exhibited great work ethic. Really appreciate that they took time to prep for painting correctly, caulk exterior seams and do the job with care like it was their own home. I had gotten estimates from four separate roofing companies and had two neighbors that had similar work done to compare against. I’m certain that I got the best value. Bottom-line is that they did a great job at a fair price and showed that they can be trusted. I won’t hesitate to contact them in the future for additional maintenance and renovation tasks or to recommend them to others."
Walls go all the way up,  feels like a cave..
New shower base , walls, glass door etc
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New double sink , faucets , touch light mirror..
Very basic design

+142

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Great American Log Homes
4.8(
97
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"The work was accomplished quickly, quietly and with a craftsmanship which is unexpected in today's market. The look of the stairs is simple, classic and very attractive, and structurally the work is absolutely solid and without a tremble or creaking underfoot. Impossible to imagine how anybody at any price could do better work. Mr. Painter is a master builder who produces exceptional work at a very reasonable price no matter if the job is large or small. We unreservedly recommend him."
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+31

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Angel Services Group
4.4(
919
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a great experience. They exceeded my expectations. A team of detail oriented professionals made my dreams come true. They treated my house and belongings as if it was their own. I could have not found a better group to handle the job. I’m a very detail oriented person but these guys left me speechless."
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Mr. Espana
Mr. Lopez
Pam Anderson
Mehran Etedali

+84

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Argo Contractors
5.0(
12
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Argo LLC to remodel my kitchen and bathroom. The construction crew were simply fantastic. The process from start to completion was unexpectedly easy. The team arrived when scheduled, introduced themselves and immediately went to work. They were here all day, replacing kitchen cabinets and remodeling bathroom. I was aware of their interactions during the process and so appreciated their joint cooperation with each other. They cleaned the area each day after the work was done. Their products are not only highly attractive but my kitchen and bathroom are more comfortable and convenient. The price I paid was the same as the estimate they gave me before the start. I couldn’t be more pleased."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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L' Daniels Contracting LLC
4.8(
22
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I originally hired Daniel to perform a first floor kitchen remodel which included opening up the first floor with a more open concept floor plan. And adding a kitchen island. The project went smoothly and I was so taken by the final look that I had him come back to update three bathrooms, as well as, a complete remodel the basement. The house now has a more contemporary/ modern appearance and I receive compliments often. His price points for the individual projects were fair. I found him to be not as pricey as some and a bit higher than others. The workmen were polite, cleaned up daily before leaving and very repectful of my wishes. If I had to list a con it would be that one or two of the projects were not completed on schedule. Each being off by about a week. Overall, I would hire him again and have referred him to several friends and family members."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rent-A-Pro Handyman Services LLC
4.6(
418
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Definitely would hire again. The business owner submitted a detailed invoice to let us know what to expect for the job. When I had questions about the project I received very detailed answers. I felt comfortable that the company understood our project and how to handle building the shed. The installer, Pete, was very knowledgeable about how to handle the project. Upon completion the area was left clean and spotless."
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Gulliksen
Bolten
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Arlington, 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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