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Durante Home Exteriors

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Durante Home Exteriors

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1050 local quotes requested

Durante locally serves customers throughout BIRMINGHAM, HUNTSVILLE, and NASHVILLE metro areas. We are not a chain or a franchise-we're local and we are one of the most trusted names in the home improvement industry! Durante offers outrageously GREAT Customer Service, and when you call our offices you will always speak to a LIVE person who is friendly and ready to serve you! At Durante Home Exteriors, we want to help you, we want to spoil you and we want to make your home look its best! That‘s what you should expect from Durante Home Exteriors. We have hundreds upon hundreds of satisfied customers that turned to Durante for their Home Improvement needs and we have the pictures and testimonials to prove it! If you want a company that’s 100% focused on YOU call US!

Durante locally serves customers throughout BIRMINGHAM, HUNTSVILLE, and NASHVILLE metro areas. We are not a chain or a franchise-we're local and we are one of the most trusted names in the home improvement industry! Durante offers outrageously GREAT Customer Service, and when you call our offices you will always speak to a LIVE person who is friendly and ready to serve you! At Durante Home Exteriors, we want to help you, we want to spoil you and we want to make your home look its best! That‘s what you should expect from Durante Home Exteriors. We have hundreds upon hundreds of satisfied customers that turned to Durante for their Home Improvement needs and we have the pictures and testimonials to prove it! If you want a company that’s 100% focused on YOU call US!


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C&M HOME REPAIR SERVICE

4.79(
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C&M HOME REPAIR SERVICE

4.79(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
369 local quotes requested

Looking for top-notch handyman services in Alabama? Look no further than C&M Home Repair Service. Our skilled team is dedicated to providing exceptional results for all your home repair needs. Contact us today for a flawless finish that will transform your space.

"Awesome! Very professional friendly honest and timely. Highly recommend. No job is too small."

Carlton S on May 2025

Looking for top-notch handyman services in Alabama? Look no further than C&M Home Repair Service. Our skilled team is dedicated to providing exceptional results for all your home repair needs. Contact us today for a flawless finish that will transform your space.

"Awesome! Very professional friendly honest and timely. Highly recommend. No job is too small."

Carlton S on May 2025


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Mr. Handyman of Birmingham

402 Office Park Dr
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Mr. Handyman of Birmingham

402 Office Park Dr
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
522 local quotes requested

Our reliable team of experts will tackle everything on your to-do list, including home maintenance, repair, and improvement projects. Each one of our service technicians brings over 15 years of experience and are direct company employees - no subcontractors. Locally operated with offices in Mountain Brook and backed by the standards of the nation's top handyman - all work is backed by our Done Right Guarantee!

"Good!"

Angela V on March 2021

Our reliable team of experts will tackle everything on your to-do list, including home maintenance, repair, and improvement projects. Each one of our service technicians brings over 15 years of experience and are direct company employees - no subcontractors. Locally operated with offices in Mountain Brook and backed by the standards of the nation's top handyman - all work is backed by our Done Right Guarantee!

"Good!"

Angela V on March 2021


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Andrew Muncey's Home Repairs

1720 Moncrief Rd
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Andrew Muncey's Home Repairs

1720 Moncrief Rd
4.17(
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Customers say: Terrific value
1268 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Our family-owned-and-operated business is ready to get any of your home improvement projects done, quickly and efficiently. You'll have fully trained experts that are ready to provide you with complete exterior and interior remodeling services that will take your home to a whole new level. Additional DBAs - Muncey's Maintaince & Home Improvement, Andrews Muncey Maintenance. Additional contact name - Andrew Muncey.

"Came out even though it was raining, diagnosed and fixed my problem. Very honest and straightforward. Could not ask for more."

Boris F on July 2024

Our family-owned-and-operated business is ready to get any of your home improvement projects done, quickly and efficiently. You'll have fully trained experts that are ready to provide you with complete exterior and interior remodeling services that will take your home to a whole new level. Additional DBAs - Muncey's Maintaince & Home Improvement, Andrews Muncey Maintenance. Additional contact name - Andrew Muncey.

"Came out even though it was raining, diagnosed and fixed my problem. Very honest and straightforward. Could not ask for more."

Boris F on July 2024


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Lipscomb Construction Service

117 Red Lane Circle
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Lipscomb Construction Service

117 Red Lane Circle
4.56(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1033 local quotes requested

We are an Interior and Exterior Remodeling Company. Our services include but are not limited to: Interior/Exterior Painting, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Deck Construction, Attic Insulation, Hardwood Flooring, Drywall installation. We are a company that stands by its values and craftsmanship. We are an owner-operated business.

"Very professional. I am very happy with the level of communication and timelines of service. My questions were answered, estimate provided and within less than a week my concern was addressed, and fixed."

K W on June 2025

We are an Interior and Exterior Remodeling Company. Our services include but are not limited to: Interior/Exterior Painting, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Deck Construction, Attic Insulation, Hardwood Flooring, Drywall installation. We are a company that stands by its values and craftsmanship. We are an owner-operated business.

"Very professional. I am very happy with the level of communication and timelines of service. My questions were answered, estimate provided and within less than a week my concern was addressed, and fixed."

K W on June 2025


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TMI

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TMI

Based In
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
449 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call (334) 595-9693 or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work was performed in an excellent timely manner."

Juanita O on March 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call (334) 595-9693 or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work was performed in an excellent timely manner."

Juanita O on March 2025


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Handyman Express

2910 Allison Bennett Memorial Rd St
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Handyman Express

2910 Allison Bennett Memorial Rd St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
787 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right, plus we put love in every job. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Did great easy to work with"

Tina L on July 2024

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right, plus we put love in every job. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Did great easy to work with"

Tina L on July 2024


Garza Construction

12524 CR-43
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Garza Construction

12524 CR-43
4.65(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
550 local quotes requested

We are a family business with over 20 years of experience that specializes in concrete work such as driveways, sidewalks, concrete slabs, retaining walls, and decorative concrete. We also offer work such as decking and small pavilions.

"Excellent job. Prompt and courteous. Great communication throughout the process. Very pleased with final job. Done in timely manner. Would use again."

David L on September 2025

We are a family business with over 20 years of experience that specializes in concrete work such as driveways, sidewalks, concrete slabs, retaining walls, and decorative concrete. We also offer work such as decking and small pavilions.

"Excellent job. Prompt and courteous. Great communication throughout the process. Very pleased with final job. Done in timely manner. Would use again."

David L on September 2025


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D & C Construction & Remodeling

13350 Kennedy St.
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D & C Construction & Remodeling

13350 Kennedy St.
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
545 local quotes requested

D&C Construction & Remodeling is a family-owned licensed and insured construction company in Vance, AL. Many commercial and residential property owners rely on us to complete projects of all types. You should, too. With nearly a decade of experience, we can handle any new construction or remodeling job, big or small.

"An excellent team of workers tore down the damaged exterior wall on one morning, them rebuilt it the next morning. The workers were very courteous, and friendly, worked almost silently and very efficiently. Not a lot of talk, each man knew what to do, and worked together as a well run team. They also did an excellent job of cleaning up the debris."

John R on July 2024

D&C Construction & Remodeling is a family-owned licensed and insured construction company in Vance, AL. Many commercial and residential property owners rely on us to complete projects of all types. You should, too. With nearly a decade of experience, we can handle any new construction or remodeling job, big or small.

"An excellent team of workers tore down the damaged exterior wall on one morning, them rebuilt it the next morning. The workers were very courteous, and friendly, worked almost silently and very efficiently. Not a lot of talk, each man knew what to do, and worked together as a well run team. They also did an excellent job of cleaning up the debris."

John R on July 2024


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Cahaba Building Group

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Cahaba Building Group

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
296 local quotes requested

Owner operated new construction and remodeling business. My family has been in the construction business since 1994. We believe in doing a job right the first time. We pride ourselves in making the customers vision come to life.

"Great! Enjoyed working with Mike and his crew. The completed project is amazing and I confidently recommend Cahaba Building Group."

S D on May 2025

Owner operated new construction and remodeling business. My family has been in the construction business since 1994. We believe in doing a job right the first time. We pride ourselves in making the customers vision come to life.

"Great! Enjoyed working with Mike and his crew. The completed project is amazing and I confidently recommend Cahaba Building Group."

S D on May 2025

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Bessemer, AL

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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