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Russell Brewer Concrete
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Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Customers say: True professional

"I hired RBC to build a shop , everything from the bid to the final product went flawlessly, we are very please with they quality of workmanship and would hire them again in the future , thanks for a job well done guys !"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Brad's Handyman Services
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Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"Talk about high energy--Brad is a whirlwind of focused skill, even working with a cast for his week-old broken ankle. He and his helper, Eduardo, did an excellent job at a fair price, and they did it quickly (I needed the work done before some other equipment was to be moved into my home, and so I phoned and they appeared within hours to work for about five hours). They also helped move some equipment and supplies as I had hurt my back. Everything was done professionally and well."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Outdoor Creations Roofing
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Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"Can't say enough about OCR! Our roof looks great and our experience with this company was wonderful! Jake knows his stuff and his crew finished the job in two and a half days. They cleaned up at the end of each day and when the job was finished we had quality shingles and they cleaned up so well you couldn't tell they were here. We also appreciated that OCR, Jake or Jason, was here on the roof with our insurance claims guy, that right there really made a difference. Would recommend this company to anyone!"
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Freds Do All Interior Exterior Remodel
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Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

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Emergency services offered

"Fred does good work and he’s an honest guy. I wanted to remodel my kitchen but didn’t have a firm idea of where I was going, and he helped me come up with a plan that I liked and could afford. He does solid work at reasonable rates. We had a little goof with sizes on new cabinet doors, but Fred is working through it to find a solution. Even met with me on a Sunday to try to figure it out. We’re still in the middle of projects, and I’ll update here when we’re finished. Looking good so far."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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B & L Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"I had a window replaced by another company and they did not seal the window or replace the outer trim that the broke when removing the window. Larry sealed the window and replaced the outer trim for me. It looks great now and I don't have to worry about it leaking! I'm very happy with the result and the level of service!"
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Bartlesville, OK

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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