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Sheds and More
4.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The whole process, from designing the shed to actually building the shed, was done professionally. I really liked the crews communicating with my wife and I on arrival and/or weather delays. The crews left our yard just like it was, clean and tidy, before leaving."
8x10 Gable Shed
12x20 Gable Shed
White Gable Shed
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+7

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Safe Space Construction
4.8(
21
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"We had a wonderful experience working with Steve and Cassie! We had a tricky build --squeezing a multi-level deck between two old trees, existing landscaping, two pergolas and still finding a way to include my wish list of seating, privacy, and a big stock tank pool in the center. Steve saw my vision and made it come to life. There was a solid plan in place, but they were also flexible. I highly recommend and would certainly use them again!!"
uptown Austin
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J&A 05

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JR Brothers Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
9
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"JR Brothers Construction and Remodeling did an excellent job. They arrived on time and were very professional. I have arranged for them to do some additional work for me this week."
detached garage
detached garage
detached garage
detached garage
detached garage

+20

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Best Austin Handyman and Remodeling
3.7(
39
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Best Austin to remove a wall as well as relocate appliance outlets. Once they started doing the work, the subcontractors did a great job. Communication was good. Occasionally I had to speak with the project manager or subcontractor to discuss with him change orders and other details. The contract took a bit longer than we expected but we enjoy the new layout of our new home."
Pergola
Bathtub and tile surround
Whole home remodel
Bathroom
Pergola and deck

+34

Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Wright RE and GC, LLC
New to Angi
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

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 time4 hrs
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J&J Constructions
4.9(
23
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

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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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Junk doctors MD
5.0(
39
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

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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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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