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Avatar for All Angle Continuous Gutters
All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
135
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"2 workers came to complete the job and arrived slightly later than expected. They worked quickly and it looks good. However, multiple very large nails were found around my property from removing previous gutters. They left a lot of dirt on the roof, which I am afraid will clog the new gutters when it rinses it down with rain. They did not leave me with a Receipt or any paperwork explaining what work was done. The gutters look great, but I am unhappy with the experience."
Roof Clean
Before
After
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Coussens Custom Construction
Coussens Custom Construction
5.0(
5
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Overall results were great. Extremely happy with the end results of the project. Stairs demo, landing flooring replacement, guest bath complete remodel. Andy is very meticulous about how things come out, which reflects the pride he takes in his work. Would definitely recommend."
Converted storage shed
Completed stairwell refinishing
Before
Before
Converted Storage shed

+13

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Legacy Construction
5.0(
11
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Legacy Construction did an exceptional job planning, prepping, and building a Trex Deck on the back of our home. I highly recommend them. They go above and beyond to make sure the job is done right to the highest standards."
commercial tenant improvements
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Additional Photos
sheetrock work in progress
bathroom refresh

+30

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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H Morey Construction
5.0(
8
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you for the excellent work you were efficient,reliable and did a great job everytime. I would happily recommend H. Morey Construction as a trustworthy and sensibly priced company very enjoyable to work with."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ybarra Professional Builders
4.7(
185
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I desperately needed to convert my tub/shower to a walkin shower because of mobility limitations. Ybarra quickly sent Ryan who started working out a construction plan .Levi than became my project manager and fined tuned the plan to meet my needs and budget. Questions or concerns were quickly addressed by Levi with a call back or text. Once all needed materials were acquired Todd and Julio finished the new beautifully tiled shower,flooring and other upgrades in three days. Levi or Robert came each day to check the progress. Today I signed off on my very safe attractive bathroom. Working with Levi and other crew members was always very positive and respectful. Hope to use Ybarra again and will recommend them to friends and family."
Response time4 days
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Harmon & Harmon Consulting
4.9(
11
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a fantastic experience with this build. My initial design was not up to par and required a major overhaul. Dennis and Joe were phenomenal in helping us change our floor plan and build a house that we could truly love. They were punctual and very professional throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for top-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service."
Kitchen and hallway
Bathroom
Laundry room
Master closet
Master closet

+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Opportunity Construction
4.6(
17
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dean and crew did an absolutely amazing job building an A framed patio cover to support year round grilling and summer shade needs. Dean provided a detailed quote so I knew he understood our vision for the project. He provided timely communication throughout. He took his time to ensure the project was completed professionally. They cleaned up the job site every afternoon before leaving. The quality of craftsmanship was excellent and they replaced additional siding on the back of the house so the project flowed smoothly with the existing structure. We are extremely satisfied and will not hesitate to hire Dean and Opportunity Construction for our next remodel project."
Remodeling - General Project
Fencing Project
Remodeling - General Project
Fencing Project
Remodeling - General Project

+35

Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Centralia, WA

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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