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East Alabama Safe Shelters LLC

2023 Pepperell Parkway
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

East Alabama Safe Shelters LLC

2023 Pepperell Parkway
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

East Alabama Safe Shelters LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very professional, knowledgeable, communicated extremely well from begining to end, did guide us during the process, and they clean up when the work was done."

Mike B on June 2021

East Alabama Safe Shelters LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very professional, knowledgeable, communicated extremely well from begining to end, did guide us during the process, and they clean up when the work was done."

Mike B on June 2021

Huck's Home Repair

East 5th Street
5.00(
33
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•Approved Pro

Huck's Home Repair

East 5th Street
5.00(
33
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 local quotes requested

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, painting, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, and more! We also accept PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, in addition to cash and checks. 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Todd is very professional. His estimate was extremelty accurate for supplies and labor. Project was perfectly executed and we are very satisfied. He stayed on budget, schedule and delivered as promised."

Nicky S on July 2025

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, painting, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, and more! We also accept PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, in addition to cash and checks. 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Todd is very professional. His estimate was extremelty accurate for supplies and labor. Project was perfectly executed and we are very satisfied. He stayed on budget, schedule and delivered as promised."

Nicky S on July 2025

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J&G Home Renovations

4721 Milgen Rd
4.11(
54
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•Approved Pro

J&G Home Renovations

4721 Milgen Rd
4.11(
54
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
325 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

J & G Home Renovations, Inc of Columbus, GA are home improvement experts with 10+ years experience. We offer affordable rain gutters in a variety of colors. Our home remodeling specialists serves residential and commercial areas. Let us provide all your new construction and repair needs.

"I did not hire this company because they were trying to take advantage of me by over charging me for a metal roof with hidden fasteners. My rental property is a little over 1,000 sq ft with a simple pitched roof. This company quoted me $23,000. Other companies for the same work have quoted $5,000 - $7,000. It is very disappointing when a company engages in overpricing. The owner rational was maybe the roofing materials company got the material cost wrong. If they are expert roofers, they should know this. When I pointed out other lower price quotes, he quickly got off the phone. Maybe because I am a female, he thought that I didn't know and that he take advantage of me by over charging."

Bridget G on February 2021

J & G Home Renovations, Inc of Columbus, GA are home improvement experts with 10+ years experience. We offer affordable rain gutters in a variety of colors. Our home remodeling specialists serves residential and commercial areas. Let us provide all your new construction and repair needs.

"I did not hire this company because they were trying to take advantage of me by over charging me for a metal roof with hidden fasteners. My rental property is a little over 1,000 sq ft with a simple pitched roof. This company quoted me $23,000. Other companies for the same work have quoted $5,000 - $7,000. It is very disappointing when a company engages in overpricing. The owner rational was maybe the roofing materials company got the material cost wrong. If they are expert roofers, they should know this. When I pointed out other lower price quotes, he quickly got off the phone. Maybe because I am a female, he thought that I didn't know and that he take advantage of me by over charging."

Bridget G on February 2021

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T-Byrd Maintenance and Remodel

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

T-Byrd Maintenance and Remodel

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

My name is Ryan Byrd. My main focus is quality of work and customer satisfaction. Tile work is my specialty, but my skills include any finishing work and home repair/Maintenance. I have around 15 years of general handyman and home repair services. Give me a call for an estimate today!

"Mr. Byrd has an exceptional work ethic!! Timely, professional, knowledgable and very skilled! I highly recommend this company for maintenance, repairs and construction. I am very pleased with how my fence turned out. Mr. Byrd exceeded expectation!"

Sarah J on July 2024

My name is Ryan Byrd. My main focus is quality of work and customer satisfaction. Tile work is my specialty, but my skills include any finishing work and home repair/Maintenance. I have around 15 years of general handyman and home repair services. Give me a call for an estimate today!

"Mr. Byrd has an exceptional work ethic!! Timely, professional, knowledgable and very skilled! I highly recommend this company for maintenance, repairs and construction. I am very pleased with how my fence turned out. Mr. Byrd exceeded expectation!"

Sarah J on July 2024

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TMI

Based In
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro

TMI

Based In
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
369 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 (334) 595-9693 or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work was performed in an excellent timely manner."

Juanita O on March 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 (334) 595-9693 or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work was performed in an excellent timely manner."

Juanita O on March 2025

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Nick's Woodwork

Located In:
5.00(
21
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•Approved Pro

Nick's Woodwork

Located In:
5.00(
21
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
236 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Home Remodeling 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!

"He was always on time. He got everything done on time and did an amazing job! I would definitely hire him again. I’m so happy with my new deck🤗"

Tonya V on April 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Home Remodeling 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!

"He was always on time. He got everything done on time and did an amazing job! I would definitely hire him again. I’m so happy with my new deck🤗"

Tonya V on April 2025

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Dependable Drywall and Tile

3004 Piper St
4.29(
35
)
•Approved Pro

Dependable Drywall and Tile

3004 Piper St
4.29(
35
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
756 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

Dependable Drywall and Tile, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Wow I was totally impressed with Richard Greenhaw the owner of the company and his work crew. They completed a project that I thought would take quite a while to finish in two and a half days. Awesome job!!"

Michael J on August 2025

Dependable Drywall and Tile, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Wow I was totally impressed with Richard Greenhaw the owner of the company and his work crew. They completed a project that I thought would take quite a while to finish in two and a half days. Awesome job!!"

Michael J on August 2025

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Watkins Home Improvement

508 Windsor Dr.
4.68(
34
)
•Approved Pro

Watkins Home Improvement

508 Windsor Dr.
4.68(
34
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
220 local quotes requested

Elevate Your Property. At Watkins Home Improvement, we understand the importance of maintaining your properties to the highest standards. Our commitment to excellence and adherence to InterNACHI standards sets us apart as a reliable and trusted partner for your property management needs. By choosing Watkins Home Improvement, you'll benefit from: * InterNACHI Certification: Our team is rigorously trained and certified by InterNACHI, ensuring the highest level of expertise and professionalism. * Comprehensive Services: From routine maintenance to major renovations, we offer a wide range of services tailored to your specific needs. * Timely and Efficient Service: We prioritize efficiency and deliver quality results within your deadlines. * Transparent Communication: We keep you informed throughout the entire process, ensuring clear communication and timely updates. Let us help you maintain and enhance the value of your properties. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how Watkins Home Improvement can exceed your expectations.

"We are still waiting for the job to be completed. We were once again waiting for a major correction to be taken care of today and had another No show with no response to calls and messages . This shower remodel was started in late March and we still can not use our shower due water leaking under the shower door seal on to our floors. There are other concerns which have been slowly corrected, but We are extremely disappointed 😞"

Michelle M on June 2025

Elevate Your Property. At Watkins Home Improvement, we understand the importance of maintaining your properties to the highest standards. Our commitment to excellence and adherence to InterNACHI standards sets us apart as a reliable and trusted partner for your property management needs. By choosing Watkins Home Improvement, you'll benefit from: * InterNACHI Certification: Our team is rigorously trained and certified by InterNACHI, ensuring the highest level of expertise and professionalism. * Comprehensive Services: From routine maintenance to major renovations, we offer a wide range of services tailored to your specific needs. * Timely and Efficient Service: We prioritize efficiency and deliver quality results within your deadlines. * Transparent Communication: We keep you informed throughout the entire process, ensuring clear communication and timely updates. Let us help you maintain and enhance the value of your properties. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how Watkins Home Improvement can exceed your expectations.

"We are still waiting for the job to be completed. We were once again waiting for a major correction to be taken care of today and had another No show with no response to calls and messages . This shower remodel was started in late March and we still can not use our shower due water leaking under the shower door seal on to our floors. There are other concerns which have been slowly corrected, but We are extremely disappointed 😞"

Michelle M on June 2025

We Company

Based In
4.50(
4
)
•Approved Pro

We Company

Based In
4.50(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
258 local quotes requested

We specialize in custom decks, porches, and patios! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Reggie and his crew were very punctual, professional and dependable. There work was neat and considering the task of completing the addition of a ramp and a shed roof over a pre-existing deck that was originally constructed years ago and having nothing truly square or plumb on the original structure, Reggie did an excellent job in making a silk purse out of a son's ear. There were plans other than a conceptual sketch and Reggie was most amenable to design changes and working with me to achieve the best possible outcome. Reggie, and the WE company are on mylist of reliable and competent tradesmen! I have e other projects they are engaged in now."

Katherine R on April 2025

We specialize in custom decks, porches, and patios! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Reggie and his crew were very punctual, professional and dependable. There work was neat and considering the task of completing the addition of a ramp and a shed roof over a pre-existing deck that was originally constructed years ago and having nothing truly square or plumb on the original structure, Reggie did an excellent job in making a silk purse out of a son's ear. There were plans other than a conceptual sketch and Reggie was most amenable to design changes and working with me to achieve the best possible outcome. Reggie, and the WE company are on mylist of reliable and competent tradesmen! I have e other projects they are engaged in now."

Katherine R on April 2025

Scott Phillips Framing Company aka Scomar builders

3290 Mckee Road
No reviews yet

Scott Phillips Framing Company aka Scomar builders

3290 Mckee Road
No reviews yet

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Remodeling 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 have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Remodeling 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!

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Auburn, AL

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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