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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Blythe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We found McCormick home builders through Angie’s list. They were not one of our original contacts, but they contacted us and came out to give us a quote. Matteo was extremely helpful, informative, honest, and gave us reasonable realistic prices, and did not try to inflate the prices or pressure us in anyway. We felt very comfortable with him immediately. We felt like he was a member of the family that we could just talk to and ask questions he was very personable. He gave us his contact number in case we had other questions and he was always available when we needed him for any type of questions or concerns. Mateo‘s team did a beautiful job. They were fast. They were efficient. They cleaned up beautifully. They did a wonderful job. They were very considerate of our time our needs and our neighbors. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Matteo from McCormick home builders for any home building projects, and we will be calling him again in the future!"
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Recommended by28%of homeowners
IY Development & Renovation
4.9(
143
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Serving Blythe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"IY Development and Renovation exceeded all my expectations with our kitchen remodel. Ilan Yosef and his team not only brought my vision to life but also added their expertise to create an even more stunning result. The work was precise, clean, and on schedule. Ilan made sure to address any questions or concerns I had along the way, and his transparency was refreshing. I m absolutely in love with my new kitchen, and I ll definitely be using IY Development for future projects!"
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Ocean Seven Builders
4.6(
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Serving Blythe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Ocean Seven Builders redo our roof after a small leak turned into a bigger problem. Ron was the one we dealt with, and he just felt easy to talk to from the start. No pressure, no upselling, just explained what made sense. The crew showed up when they said they would and worked pretty steadily through the job. What I noticed most was how clean they kept things?no nails or trash left around. The roof looks great and we?ve had zero issues since."
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Recommended by59%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Blythe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service from planning through Execution and installation to final fine tuning. The folks communicated well and explained every detail of the step. Got permit and inspection done. It was seamless. Thanks. R."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Repair & Remodel Experts
4.5(
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Serving Blythe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We loved working with Repair and Remodel Experts. They were
professional, polite, accommodating and stayed on task. They met our
deadline and the work they did was fantastic. Being a church, we
appreciated their work ethic and the demeanor of their crew. We didn't
have to worry that we would have visitors who might hear inappropriate
behavior or language coming from the construction area (which was right
next to our current office space.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eric Moreno
4.1(
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Serving Blythe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark was fantastic.  He immediately responded to questions and requests, the work was completed on time and on budget.  The quality of work was great, it looks like a different house for a very reasonable price.  We told Mark what we wanted and he completed everything just as we asked.  If there were any questions or concerns by us, he was more than happy to spend time with us to determine how best to satisfy our concerns, even if that meant redoing something.  I would most definitely use Mark again!
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The Venue

+35

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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US Gate Supply | North Hollywood
4.8(
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Serving Blythe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

US GATE SUPPLY is a whole sale supplier for security access controls and opening devices. We supply from a single remote control to open a home garage to complete equipment to automate you entry drive way gate, along with security CCTV Systems. US GATE SUPPLY is been in business since 2003 We currently have two fully stocked ware houses in San Diego and Los Angeles, CA

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Every Construction co.
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Serving Blythe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

The RemodelTeam has been in business since 1989. You will find that our experience and expertise will satisfy your home improvement needs in the state of California. We use only the best material approved by regional codes. Our longevity is a testament to the level of service and quality of product you'll get when you choose . We are fully insured and meet the California licensing requirements.The RemodelTeam is a vibrant exciting company backed by years of experience, initially as a father and son partnership, which progressed quickly into a Corporation.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Blythe, CA

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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