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Adam Contracting
4.5(
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Adam Contracting did a wonderful job in a short period of time. This was a small job that took some experience to not crack the Corian. The workers were friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend them."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Marconi Construction LLC
4.7(
23
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding. Marconi Orozco does excellent work. The project was completed on time and within the cost estimate given at the signing of the contract. Also I was kept informed throughout the process of completing the remodeling project. They did a great job of cleaning up each day. True professionalism and quality of work is truly superb. I will highly recommend Marconi for any home improvement or remodeling project."
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Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Manuel Remodeling
5.0(
24
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"It was on time, as promised and to schedule. Santosh is very knowledgeable and fair price listen to your need and answers to your questions. Pricing is upfront and reasonable. His response is quick and timely. I would recommend him for any type of home remodeling. He did all drywall, plumbing, Electrical, roofing, painting, flooring, you name it. His work is clean and as promised. He has done multiple projects for me. He is my go to guy. I would recommend him without any reservations. I usually do my own handyman work, but now I found him I stored my tools away."
Remodeling - Basements Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project

+27

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Angel Services Group
4.4(
919
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a great experience. They exceeded my expectations. A team of detail oriented professionals made my dreams come true. They treated my house and belongings as if it was their own. I could have not found a better group to handle the job. I’m a very detail oriented person but these guys left me speechless."
finished kitchen.
Mr. Espana
Mr. Lopez
Pam Anderson
Mehran Etedali

+84

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Rent-A-Pro Handyman Services LLC
4.6(
418
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Definitely would hire again. The business owner submitted a detailed invoice to let us know what to expect for the job. When I had questions about the project I received very detailed answers. I felt comfortable that the company understood our project and how to handle building the shed. The installer, Pete, was very knowledgeable about how to handle the project. Upon completion the area was left clean and spotless."
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Gulliksen
Bolten
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+25

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Century Bathrooms & Kitchens
4.9(
79
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We just completed a full master bathroom renovation with Century Bathrooms and Kitchens and are thrilled with the outcome, and love our new bath. Working with Daniel and Erika really set Century apart from other contractors, and in meeting and discussing our project with them it was that sense of trust that helped us select them over other proposals. They communicated with us before the project began and throughout, until it was completed. There was no detail too small or request that they did not work to meet. Not having completed a large project like this before, we relied heavily on their design guidance and experience to arrive at the final specifications, and we’re glad we did. The crew was also outstanding. From protecting our home with floor and furniture coverings, and barriers around the outside of the bathroom, to cleaning up after each day, it made the whole project easy to deal with. Much like Daniel and Erika, you could tell from their workmanship and attention to detail that they cared about the work they were doing and wanted the best outcome possible. As far as the budget and final billing for the project, there were no surprises. The cost proposal we were presented at the start of the project was precisely the same cost at final payment. I would highly recommend Century Bathrooms and Kitchens (and Daniel and Erika) without reservations and would definitely work with them again."
Master Bathroom with barrier free shower with custom glass shower enclosure.  Free standing tub & tub filler.  Niches, body sprays, rain shower, corner bench inside shower.  Porcelain tile that mimics marble throughout bathroom.
Tub to barrier free shower conversion with custom glass
12”x24” light gray porcelain floor tile
Gainsville curbless shower with bench
Barrier free shower with custom glass enclosure.

+54

Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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GarageTek of Greater Washington (VA / DC / MD)
4.4(
159
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"this company is amazing, they have some really good material to fix up your garage like or better than your house, lol!
unfortunately we did not ended up getting the tek panels, was not within our budget!
maybe next time!

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+11

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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ABC Garage Door Repair
4.6(
235
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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The technician called when he was at my residence and not the 30 minutes before arrival as they promised, but he was there on time as scheduled. I asked the technician how much to replace the bottom 2 rollers and he replied $100. I didn't think this was a good or fair discount but gave my approval fearing it would cost more to hire someone else to finish the job. After the technician left, I noticed some debris from the repair behind my car. I had to sweep it up. Out of curiosity, I called JW Home Improvement on Angies List Monday (9/29) which has garage door roller replacement deal as well but for $99. I talked to manager Paul and asked him if their deal included replacement of the bottom 2 rollers of the door and he replied 'yes'.















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 















 































 















 















 















 















 















 















 































 















 















 














































































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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Envision Custom Builders
4.6(
51
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"For the amount of construction that was done Envision did an awesome job not only completing it in a timely manner but with quality workmanship and quality products.  Dog friendly company, which helped when we had to move two dogs to different rooms or they escaped and ran into the rooms Envision employees happen to be working in at the time. Yes we would hire them again.
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Bristow, VA

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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