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REL Services
5.0(
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We’re currently remodeling two bathrooms under the same contract. The first bathroom is complete, and the second one just started this week. While their bid wasn’t the lowest we received, it felt fair and, in hindsight, definitely worth it. The project manager was an excellent communicator—knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and never pressured us to accept the offer. We’re extremely pleased with the quality of work on the first bathroom and are confident the second will turn out just as well. A tip for future clients: make sure you have all the necessary materials on hand. We did, and the team completed the bathroom ahead of schedule. The space is narrow, so the photo angles don’t do it justice, but I hope they still give a sense of the high-quality work delivered."
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Infinite Construction
4.5(
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a very good experience from beginning to end. They showed up on time and did excellent work. They were very responsive to our changes and came up with some creative solutions to incorporate the pergola into the existing house. Able to contact Charles quickly. Would definitely recommend Infinite to anyone in the Houston area."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Wally Westbrook Designs
4.8(
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"My wife and I wanted to add a sun room and patio to our home. Wally
worked closely with us to design the perfect space. We would definitely
use his services again if the need arises."
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Houma's House
Governor’s Mansion

+21

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JY Handyman Services
4.6(
157
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his team are exceptional. We hired him for 3 small projects (installing a screen door, installing a barn door in the nursery and replacing water damaged ceiling and adding beams). The quality and thoughtfulness of the work far exceeded our expectations. How can you exceed expectations installing a screen door, you ask? He noticed we had cats and made sure to order an upgraded pet-safe door. All materials were included in his estimate and he consistently ordered extremely high quality materials and finishes. He was always exactly punctual and communication was very clear. We would trust Jose with every aspect of our house and immediately requested estimates for additional work after he finished this project. The title "Handyman" doesn't do Jose justice - he's a craftsman."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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M&M UPGRADERS
4.9(
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was needing to sell a property that I had been renting for the last 7 years and needed it rehabilitated before I could place it on the market. I live out of state and needed someone that could manage the project for me and keep me informed with all the details. Started calling contractors and came across M&M Upgrades. Spoke to Marcel, who I believe is the owner, and I was immediately put at ease with his approach, attention to detail and patience with my endless questions. Not once did I feel any evasiveness on his part as I had with other contractors, just straight forward , clear and honest. He was able to handle all the work that needed to me done, truly a one stop solution. He called all the subcontractors, got me pricing, scheduled everything and followed up with me every step of the way. This guy went above and beyond to keep me in the loop, which is a tall task as I wanted to know every detail. He walked me around the house via iPhone Face-Time and showed me the work as it progressed. As for the work itself...it came out beautiful and flawless. The interior paint was pristine, including all trim and base boards. He even re painted the AC/Heating vents. He was able to remove an entire room that was built the third bay garage by the prior tenant. You would never know that room was there when he was completed. Furthermore, I was on a tight time table as I needed to get this place on the market. He started the project the immediately and was finished ahead of schedule. I also have to say he did a bunch of extra things for me without charging me above his original quote. Marcels fees were also reasonable, especially when you consider the level of experience, quality and professionalism you get. At no point did I feel the project was out of hand or beyond his scope. This provided me a degree of confidence and most importantly ease of mind. Can't say enough positive things about M&M and more specifically Marcel. He really earned my business from the start and delivered on his promises. You can tell this guy really cares about his company and relies on the reputation of his work and level of service. With zero hesitation, this is the man I'd hire for any future jobs. BTW, my home was on the Market for 3 days before getting my asking price and I'm scheduled to close by the end of next month. This would not have been possible with out the excellent quality of work performed by M&M. Thank You Marcel!"
KP Anderson
Mrs. Mary
Memorial Total Rehab - Mrs. Chicks LLC
KP Anderson
Mrs. Mary

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Bay City, 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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