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Dorson Jackson Construction
5.0(
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Serving Aurora, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dorson did a great job doing my design and build fire restoration project. Losing a house to a fire is a horrible thing, and it was such a relief to work with someone who cares about me and my project. He helped guide me with the insurance company to declare my house a total loss so that I could start all over with a new floor plan. His design team developed a beautiful design that worked with our lot and the house is just what I wanted. The house was just finished and we are so happy. We needed to get a mortgage and Dorson handled that portion of the project as well."
Countertop and mirrors with linear lighting
Countertop at end of Island adjusts height to accommodate wheelchair
Heated towel rack dries the towels quickly to prevent mildew smell. Very helpful during the damp months in Oregon
Whole House remodel in Lincoln City
Tile in place shower with seat and shampoo shelf

+33

Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Aarons Renovation & Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Aurora, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He does amazing work and does it extremely quickly! Great communication between the project, I would 100% trust him with any build you have! "
Commercial bathroom
Commercial bathroom
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing

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Elite Enclosures
4.7(
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Serving Aurora, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Adam with Elite Enclosures responded promptly with a quote for fence, gate & arbor replacement based on my texted dimensions & pictures. He got started right away & completed my project in 2 days - demo, haul-away & brand new fence, gate & arbor. The finished product exceeded expectations with great attention to detail & stellar craftsmanship. Adam was professional, responsive, great communication, efficient & skilled at his craft. I’d hire Elite Enclosures again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend."
Painting - Exterior Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Exterior Project

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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Chumbley Construction llc
5.0(
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Serving Aurora, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was recommended to Chumbley Construction by a trust worthy friend when I had been looking for companies. After the original consultation I knew I made the right choice. The quote I got was extremely fair and my expectations were met above and beyond. Especially after I saw all the work done for such a great cost. Top of the line material, in my budget and done in a timely fashion. They always communicated everything with me while making everything precise and perfect. I would recommend them to anyone and get so many compliments when family and friends come over. I couldn’t ask for more."
Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by11%of homeowners
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MRI Construction Services
4.4(
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Serving Aurora, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a first time project for us, installing a deck. We were looking for a reasonable and reliable contractor that provided quality work, we didnt want any surprises or delays... Hiring MRI Construction was the best decision we made!. Shannon and Dawna were very professional and well skilled at their job. They both provided excellent service and quality work. They went above and beyond what was expected. They were always on time and efficient and completed the work as promised. We will definitely have them back for any future projects."
Doors
Doors
Doors
Doors
Doors

+196

Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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RT Custom Builds, LLC
4.5(
2
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Serving Aurora, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are owner operated. I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients and honesty is what we deliver to our clients along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to working with you!

Response time8 hrs
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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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