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The Shed Shak
5.0(
5
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Serving Arnold, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They went above and beyond everything they promised. The building is amazing and the people are even better!! I would highly recommend Shed Shak to anyone!"
Shed Build
8x12 Victorian Playhouse
10x12 Side Utility
12x20 Best Value Metal
12x24 Cottage Shed

+6

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VMK Remodeling
4.3(
18
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Serving Arnold, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not be happier with the final product! The first pic is the old bathroom from the 60s when the house was built. The rest are the final rebuild and it looks great. I would highly recommend VMK Remodeling for any project that you might have. I am also going to get a bid on redoing the deck on the back of the house as Vince's company does decks as well! Thanks to his great crew as well, great people to work with."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ethos Building Group, LLC.
5.0(
1
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Serving Arnold, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"From the beginning of my project in January 2024, I have never regretted my decision to choose Ethos Building Group LLc. Jeh Johnson and his partner Tracy Herod have worked diligently to execute the itemized proposal that began this project to rehab, restore, and rebuild my home at 607 Wilmington ave. St. Louis MO 63111. An incredible number of tradesmen and tradeswomen have done their individual tasks all on a schedule professionally overseen by Jeh. These liscensed and masters of their trades worked alongside Jeh who if necessary stepped in and aided e these individuals. His overall expertise has brought my home to this point. One must keep in mind that a burnout like my home is an unusal job for Ethos Buildig Group LLc to accept. Yet at every stage my home has been given the same careful and thorough attention as their larger jobs. And despite some push back with my insurance company every thing has proceeded smoothly and orderly manner given the inevitable supply chain delays. Jeh Johnson is an affable young man who has facilitated all phases my prject and has even taken time to educate me on all the intricacies involved in a project such as mine. I cannot think of any single word to describe my experience with Ethos Building Group LLc but the forgoing will have to suffice. Thanks you for your kind attention. Stay safe and make a point of telling those who you find dear just what they mean to you."
Builders - Garages/Barns/Sheds Project
Insurance
Clayton Basement & Addition
Bath / Walk in Shower
Egress windows

+43

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC
New to Angi

Serving Arnold, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today. \n

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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St Louis Insulation
4.9(
67
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Serving Arnold, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was totally satisfied with this Company from the beginning to the end. I scheduled an appointment and was seen right away. A representative came to my home and assessed what I needed to have done. The price was reasonable and the work was completed in a timely fashion. I would recommend this Company in a HEARTBEAT!! Thanks for ALL that you DO!!"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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BB Contracting & Remodeling LLC
4.7(
50
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Serving Arnold, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have only been in my home a short time and was told by my home inspector at the time of purchase that the carport posts should be replaced at some point. Being the pro-active person I am, I had a retired construction friend come by to check things out and do the work for me if it wasn't too involved. Long-story-short, he found that not only were the three posts rotted but one of the short beams and part of the long beam were also rotted. He immediately put up some braces since he was worried the whole thing might fall down, and advised that I hire someone with insurance to do the work. I checked out Angieslist and found BB Contracting and Remodeling. They have glowing reviews that made me feel comfortable about hiring them. I have limited funds and could not afford a do-over if I chose someone who did poor workmanship. I gave Tim a call and left a message. He called me back within 24hrs and sent me a bid within a couple days. After reviewing the bid, I realized we had a miscommunication about the scope of the project, contacted Tim, and he got me a revised contract within a day or two. Work started a few days later, and was complete within about a week and a half---and it rained about half that time! It would have been done even more quickly but they had to bust out the old piers and pour new 30 inch piers to meet current codes. They took care of the permits from St Louis County, cleaned up after themselves and even came out on a Sunday morning to pick up the last pile of dirt as it was supposed to rain (and did). I am a "questions" person, which I would imagine can be exasperating for contractors, but Tim was cheerful and patient with me and answered all of my questions. I was satisfied with the cost ($6,000) as there was a lot of work involved and they got it done quickly, professionally, and to the highest standard. They even put my hummingbird feeder up each day when they were finished! (That was probably out of self-preservation LOL. Those little critters can be really pesky when you mess with their feeders!) All-in-all VERY pleased with this company and highly recommend them. I have several other projects for the future and will definitely use BB Contracting and Remodeling."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Modern Marvels Construction
4.8(
12
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Serving Arnold, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My home is currently under construction and has been going on a whole lot longer than it should have because of the contractor hired to do the job. Chris with Modern Marvels was recommended to me by a friend so i gave him a call to paint the exterior of my home. Him and his guys showed up quickly, were very clean and his pricing was definitely more affordable than i expected. i asked him to then drywall my home and paint it as well, it took him 2 weeks to get done more than the current contractor has in 6 months. im actually going to continue using Chris and his guys for most all other jobs i have left."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Arnold, MO

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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