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Winfield Outdoor Products & Bldgs

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Winfield Outdoor Products & Bldgs

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32 years of experience
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We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you


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Dana King Design-Build and Remodeling

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Dana King Design-Build and Remodeling

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Customers say: True professional
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22 years of experience

At Dana King, we are an award-winning design-build firm that delivers innovative home improvement solutions to St. Louis. From the initial concept to completion, we provide one point of accountability to ensure peace of mind that your remodel will be as envisioned and professionally executed. Our mission is to enhance the way you live in your home.

"We hired Dana King to build our garage and we were so pleased by the result we hired them to remodel our kitchen. Dana and her team do an excellent job communicating throughout the construction project, keeping to their budget, and their designs are simply beautiful. We couldn't be happier with their work to make our home a place of tranquility."

David A on May 2025

At Dana King, we are an award-winning design-build firm that delivers innovative home improvement solutions to St. Louis. From the initial concept to completion, we provide one point of accountability to ensure peace of mind that your remodel will be as envisioned and professionally executed. Our mission is to enhance the way you live in your home.

"We hired Dana King to build our garage and we were so pleased by the result we hired them to remodel our kitchen. Dana and her team do an excellent job communicating throughout the construction project, keeping to their budget, and their designs are simply beautiful. We couldn't be happier with their work to make our home a place of tranquility."

David A on May 2025


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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

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2025 years of experience
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As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.


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Ethos Building Group, LLC.

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Ethos Building Group, LLC.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Looking to transform your home? Ethos Building Group, LLC is your go-to remodeling expert in St. Louis. With our exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today and let's create the home of your dreams.

"From the beginning of my project in January 2024, I have never regretted my decision to choose Ethos Building Group LLc. Jeh Johnson and his partner Tracy Herod have worked diligently to execute the itemized proposal that began this project to rehab, restore, and rebuild my home at 607 Wilmington ave. St. Louis MO 63111. An incredible number of tradesmen and tradeswomen have done their individual tasks all on a schedule professionally overseen by Jeh. These liscensed and masters of their trades worked alongside Jeh who if necessary stepped in and aided e these individuals. His overall expertise has brought my home to this point. One must keep in mind that a burnout like my home is an unusal job for Ethos Buildig Group LLc to accept. Yet at every stage my home has been given the same careful and thorough attention as their larger jobs. And despite some push back with my insurance company every thing has proceeded smoothly and orderly manner given the inevitable supply chain delays. Jeh Johnson is an affable young man who has facilitated all phases my prject and has even taken time to educate me on all the intricacies involved in a project such as mine. I cannot think of any single word to describe my experience with Ethos Building Group LLc but the forgoing will have to suffice. Thanks you for your kind attention. Stay safe and make a point of telling those who you find dear just what they mean to you."

thomas p on June 2024

Looking to transform your home? Ethos Building Group, LLC is your go-to remodeling expert in St. Louis. With our exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today and let's create the home of your dreams.

"From the beginning of my project in January 2024, I have never regretted my decision to choose Ethos Building Group LLc. Jeh Johnson and his partner Tracy Herod have worked diligently to execute the itemized proposal that began this project to rehab, restore, and rebuild my home at 607 Wilmington ave. St. Louis MO 63111. An incredible number of tradesmen and tradeswomen have done their individual tasks all on a schedule professionally overseen by Jeh. These liscensed and masters of their trades worked alongside Jeh who if necessary stepped in and aided e these individuals. His overall expertise has brought my home to this point. One must keep in mind that a burnout like my home is an unusal job for Ethos Buildig Group LLc to accept. Yet at every stage my home has been given the same careful and thorough attention as their larger jobs. And despite some push back with my insurance company every thing has proceeded smoothly and orderly manner given the inevitable supply chain delays. Jeh Johnson is an affable young man who has facilitated all phases my prject and has even taken time to educate me on all the intricacies involved in a project such as mine. I cannot think of any single word to describe my experience with Ethos Building Group LLc but the forgoing will have to suffice. Thanks you for your kind attention. Stay safe and make a point of telling those who you find dear just what they mean to you."

thomas p on June 2024


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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


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Custom Remodel

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Custom Remodel

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Custom Remodel has spent the last 20 years specializing in designing custom cabinets. We will design, build and install your cabinets. We can create entertainment centers, mantels, kitchen islands, bars, closet organizers,custom cabinet doors and most woodworking projects. We are with you from start to finish to make sure that your vision becomes a reality. We are licensed and insured. We offer top-notch skilled craftsmanship and take special care to finish details. See more photos on our Facebook Page, Customremodel.

Custom Remodel has spent the last 20 years specializing in designing custom cabinets. We will design, build and install your cabinets. We can create entertainment centers, mantels, kitchen islands, bars, closet organizers,custom cabinet doors and most woodworking projects. We are with you from start to finish to make sure that your vision becomes a reality. We are licensed and insured. We offer top-notch skilled craftsmanship and take special care to finish details. See more photos on our Facebook Page, Customremodel.


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J & K Custom Painting

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J & K Custom Painting

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Locally Owned and Operated for 15 years. Ken is a 4th generation painter with over 30 years of experience. J & K Custom Painting prides itself on quality and integrity. Many of our customers are customers for life!

Locally Owned and Operated for 15 years. Ken is a 4th generation painter with over 30 years of experience. J & K Custom Painting prides itself on quality and integrity. Many of our customers are customers for life!


Homepro Repair

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Homepro Repair

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26 years of experience

Homepro is a home repair/handyman business that is privately owned and operated in st.louis, There are no other employees besides myself but i have a stable of experienced tradesmen that i hire from time to time to help out as the need arises. There is no charge for us to come out and bid on a job or give an estimate. Minimum charge for any service call where work is performed is $70.00

Homepro is a home repair/handyman business that is privately owned and operated in st.louis, There are no other employees besides myself but i have a stable of experienced tradesmen that i hire from time to time to help out as the need arises. There is no charge for us to come out and bid on a job or give an estimate. Minimum charge for any service call where work is performed is $70.00


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CHC Construction LLC

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CHC Construction LLC

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I am an independent contractor that is here to help you with your home remodeling needs. I provide free estimates and timely service. I have over 15 years contracting experience and would be happy to provide you with a portfolio of my work. I recently started my own independent business to allow me to take my talent to the next level and work as an independent contractor.

I am an independent contractor that is here to help you with your home remodeling needs. I provide free estimates and timely service. I have over 15 years contracting experience and would be happy to provide you with a portfolio of my work. I recently started my own independent business to allow me to take my talent to the next level and work as an independent contractor.


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Wilke Window & Door Inc

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Wilke Window & Door Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
65 years of experience

FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 50 YEARS. FREE ESTIMATES. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: INSTALL@WILKEWINDOW.COM

"We ordered over $20,000 in windows, doors, and interior trim from wilke. Things went well until the person that we ordered everything from abruptly was no longer there. We were assigned another salesperson who seemed disinterested in seeing the project through. All three of the sliding doors wilke sent out had issues. I first informed wilke of the issues 08/07/17. They came out a few months later and fixed two of the three doors. I called them and told them that they forgot to fix the sliding door in our master bedroom and that the door in our living room had broken again. They sent someone out a second time (a few months later) but it was with the wrong parts. It is now 02/23/18 and they still have not fixed the two doors that have been broken for over 6 months. They blame the delay on not being able to get the parts but in reality, they did not even order the correct parts until we escalated the issue to upper management. We are now waiting for the parts to come in and wilke to hopefully fix the sliding doors. But they are estimating that to be in March. I went with wilke because of their claim of customer service. I will never go back again and I hope anyone reading this does their homework."

Tyler O on February 2018

FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 50 YEARS. FREE ESTIMATES. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: INSTALL@WILKEWINDOW.COM

"We ordered over $20,000 in windows, doors, and interior trim from wilke. Things went well until the person that we ordered everything from abruptly was no longer there. We were assigned another salesperson who seemed disinterested in seeing the project through. All three of the sliding doors wilke sent out had issues. I first informed wilke of the issues 08/07/17. They came out a few months later and fixed two of the three doors. I called them and told them that they forgot to fix the sliding door in our master bedroom and that the door in our living room had broken again. They sent someone out a second time (a few months later) but it was with the wrong parts. It is now 02/23/18 and they still have not fixed the two doors that have been broken for over 6 months. They blame the delay on not being able to get the parts but in reality, they did not even order the correct parts until we escalated the issue to upper management. We are now waiting for the parts to come in and wilke to hopefully fix the sliding doors. But they are estimating that to be in March. I went with wilke because of their claim of customer service. I will never go back again and I hope anyone reading this does their homework."

Tyler O on February 2018

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Ballwin, MO

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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