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Sheds and More
4.9(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I couldn't be more pleased with all aspects of their work. I had previously used them to build a shed with carport attached to my home, and I was equally pleased then."
8x10 Gable Shed
12x20 Gable Shed
White Gable Shed
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Safe Space Construction
4.8(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I chose Safe Space because of their low quotes and very high recommendations from two other recent clients. The crew worked for 4 days, including the week-end, to remove my old fence and build a new, sturdy, and handsome fence to my specifications. Beautiful workmanship and they left no litter or mess behind."
uptown Austin
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J&A 05

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Legacy Water Restoration
4.8(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Doors look great, installations went very smoothly, James knows his stuff. I had two doors installed and because he is so proficient at this there was no time wasted or movement. I went to Lowes and got an estimate to have these doors installed and they wanted twice the amount. If you are looking for garage doors, look no farther you are getting the best product and labor with Legacy Garage Doors."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Best Austin Handyman and Remodeling
3.7(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sam erected a metal storage shed, and did an excellent job. The company worked around delayed delivery of the shed for me and I would highly recommend them. There were no problems at any time."
Pergola
Bathtub and tile surround
Whole home remodel
Bathroom
Pergola and deck

+34

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Wright RE and GC, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company out of Ft Worth, Texas. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of general contracting services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time20 mins
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J&J Constructions
4.9(
23
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"J&J Construction were professional, personable, and very knowledgeable about assembling furniture! I will definitely hire them again. I will also refer others to J&J Constructions. Satisfied customer!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Junk doctors MD
5.0(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This project couldn’t have gone any better. The company owner contacted me and set up a time to come by. His employees arrived as promised and were very polite and efficient. They asked what I needed them to do and they went above and beyond. They completed the job in a timely manner, left the building being emptied clean and organized. The fee was very reasonable. I will call Junk Doctors first if I have any further need of hauling and cleanup. I would highly recommend Junk Doctors to anyone needing this kind of service."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B.C. Fence
4.8(
176
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"B.C Fence quickly contacted me to set up an in-person consultation to discuss the project. Their associate was very professional and thorough in getting the appropriate measurements and ensuring all the specifications were detailed and agreed upon. The work was completed quickly and exactly as I wanted. I've had numerous repairs and updates to random things around my home recently and this project was a breath of fresh air in how smoothly it went."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Austin, TX

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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