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Summerlin Exterior Solutions, Corp.
4.9(
127
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys were FANTASTIC. Our 580 square foot deck has insane angles, two staircases, dry decking for an outdoor living space underneath the deck, and complicated joists and posts. They did an incredible job paying attention to detail and symmetry. Our deck was 50 years old and these guys had to tear it down and rebuild it with new materials. We found some issues with the top plates and instead of just bandaging it and moving on like most companies would do, they fixed it and made it better than it was before. We have a large outdoor living area underneath the deck so we chose Duxxbak dry decking. If youâ re not familiarâ ¦this is literally the hardest material to work with on an angled deck and they figured out every little tricky detail. They even created pieces that donâ t exist to make it work. I was especially impressed with Johnâ s mind :) The only negative to this material was that there was a lot of waste. This made the cost more expensive than any of us were anticipating. With that being said, Jesse worked with us in every way possible and couldnâ t have been any more genuine and honest throughout the process. Not only does it look beautiful, but it is structurally sound and will last forever. I truly do believe that you get what you pay for. Their labor may be a little more expensive than other quotes you may get, but I can promise you theyâ re worth every penny. Theyâ re detail oriented, clean, professional, and extremely good at what they do. They even worked in the rain some days and always left it clean when they left for the day. As a real estate agent, I see a lot of terrible decks and I can tell you that I will be recommending these guys to ALL of my clients in need of repair or new builds. 10/10 recommend Summerlin Exterior Solutions!"
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Fernando
Owner/Founder
Owner/Founder
Owner/Founder

+180

Response time5 days
Response rate90%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Growth Ring Builders, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Both Andy and Tim at Growthring Builders, are two of the most talented, skillful, and competent builders I have ever met. They are not only knowledgeable, but are extremely conscientious and have not only great ideas and great advice, but are equally capable of implementing any and all concepts in a professional and viable way that has ensured not only aesthetic beauty, but longevity and functionality for my home. I cannot overly recommend this company! Thank you, Andy, and Tim, for all of your knowledge expertise and hard work!"
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Piers
Post Caps
Girders
First Floor

+46

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trevor has been an amazing contractor who has helped us through the process of installing a large interior door for an office. He has helped ensure the space was properly prepared for installation of the door. The other contractors who have assisted Trevor have also exceeded my expectations. They have been extremely detail oriented and have done everything to ensure the best outcome. I would definitely work with Trevor for any future projects."
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+17

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TNS CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
8
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn?t be happier with the construction crew that replaced the vinyl siding on our home. From start to finish, they were professional, affordable, and incredibly well organized. The crew kept the work area clean and tidy every day, which we really appreciated, and they clearly took pride in their workmanship. The project was completed in a timely manner without cutting corners, and the finished result looks fantastic. It?s not easy to find a team that balances quality, efficiency, and affordability so well, but this crew absolutely delivered. Highly recommend them to anyone needing siding or exterior work done"
Response time10 mins
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TurnKey Kitchen and Bath
5.0(
12
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason is the only contractor we will work with. His work ethic is truly amazing. Shows up everyday, pulls in a full day and always lets us know exactly what’s going on. Totally trust Jason with his expertise. He is a great collaborator who listens and makes it happen. We know with Jason the job will be done right and always beyond our expectations. He has worked on our kitchen and helped us create a master downstairs- all of it done with incredible results. Trust me - with Jason, you will not be disappointed."
2500' Home with all new windows, soffit, and siding
completion
Job complete minus shower glass by others
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+20

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arden Fence, Decks & Construction, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He built a wooden Cow fence, with horse wire on the inside - about 250 feet of fence. This is the second fence he has built for me. He is now building stairs of off my my deck, 20 to 30 feet high, with two landings."
Back side of Privacy Fence
Front of Privacy Fence with Dog-ear
Pressure Treated Cow fence with 5 rails
Pressure Treated Cow fence with 5 rails
Pressure Treated cow fence with Arbor

+4

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Asheville, NC

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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