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Express Sunrooms of Charleston

281 Treeland Dr. Suite A
4.60(
82
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Approved Pro

Express Sunrooms of Charleston

281 Treeland Dr. Suite A
4.60(
82
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
161 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Why Choose Express Sunrooms? We are Certified Master Builders with a Five Star Rating. Each of our project managers have the education and experience to direct your project in the most efficient way. Our hands-on approach is what separates us from a lot of larger companies. Our company was founded on the following principles: 1.We have all necessary City, County and State Licenses 2.We are Bonded and Insured 3.We Guarantee our estimates 4.We Guarantee our work 5.We have a No Risk No Pay Guarantee 6.We arrive on time 7.We clean our work area 8.We return all calls 9.We keep our promises 10.We are Factory Trained - Certified Master Builders

"Brett was easy to work with and quick to schedule the repairs to our screened porch. All work was done quickly and with fantastic quality, for a reasonable price. Would readily hire again!"

Wendy G on January 2025

Why Choose Express Sunrooms? We are Certified Master Builders with a Five Star Rating. Each of our project managers have the education and experience to direct your project in the most efficient way. Our hands-on approach is what separates us from a lot of larger companies. Our company was founded on the following principles: 1.We have all necessary City, County and State Licenses 2.We are Bonded and Insured 3.We Guarantee our estimates 4.We Guarantee our work 5.We have a No Risk No Pay Guarantee 6.We arrive on time 7.We clean our work area 8.We return all calls 9.We keep our promises 10.We are Factory Trained - Certified Master Builders

"Brett was easy to work with and quick to schedule the repairs to our screened porch. All work was done quickly and with fantastic quality, for a reasonable price. Would readily hire again!"

Wendy G on January 2025


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Deaville Roofing & Const LLC

6650 Rivers Ave
4.73(
64
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Approved Pro

Deaville Roofing & Const LLC

6650 Rivers Ave
4.73(
64
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
636 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Deaville Roofing & Construction is a family owned & operated business in business more than 37 years! We specialize in all roofing aspects, windows, decks and more and offer financing options for your convenience. It is our mission to make sure that you experience outstanding customer service and complete satisfaction. Our crew's attention to detail and quality service is what has made our company a roofing industry leader. We are accredited with the BBB, are fully licensed and insured, offer a 10-year labor warranty and a lifetime warranty on materials and offer free consultations and on-site estimates! Please call us today for your free quote!

"I was very happy with Mr Deaville. He not only clipped in to the roof while it was drizzling, he put some caulk to keep the leak at bay."

Antoinette R on August 2025

Deaville Roofing & Construction is a family owned & operated business in business more than 37 years! We specialize in all roofing aspects, windows, decks and more and offer financing options for your convenience. It is our mission to make sure that you experience outstanding customer service and complete satisfaction. Our crew's attention to detail and quality service is what has made our company a roofing industry leader. We are accredited with the BBB, are fully licensed and insured, offer a 10-year labor warranty and a lifetime warranty on materials and offer free consultations and on-site estimates! Please call us today for your free quote!

"I was very happy with Mr Deaville. He not only clipped in to the roof while it was drizzling, he put some caulk to keep the leak at bay."

Antoinette R on August 2025


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LITN Home Improvements LLC

Serving
4.70(
27
)
Approved Pro

LITN Home Improvements LLC

Serving
4.70(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
747 local quotes requested

Since 2017, LITN Home Improvements has been Charleston’s trusted name in high-quality home renovations. Founded as a residential painting company, we’ve grown into a full-service remodeling firm known for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a seamless client experience. Today, we specialize in bathroom renovations, interior and exterior painting, and premium flooring installation—while also offering a wide range of tailored home improvement solutions to meet your specific needs. We’re proud to be the trusted choice for homeowners who value precision and professionalism, realtors who need dependable partners, and contractors who expect nothing less than consistency and excellence. At LITN, we don’t just complete projects—we elevate homes. Built on Trust. Focused on Quality.

"Nik is amazing to work with! We have been in business for 11 years I have watched his business evolve from just painting to being capable to do anything. I can always count on Nik"

Lisa H on July 2025

Since 2017, LITN Home Improvements has been Charleston’s trusted name in high-quality home renovations. Founded as a residential painting company, we’ve grown into a full-service remodeling firm known for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a seamless client experience. Today, we specialize in bathroom renovations, interior and exterior painting, and premium flooring installation—while also offering a wide range of tailored home improvement solutions to meet your specific needs. We’re proud to be the trusted choice for homeowners who value precision and professionalism, realtors who need dependable partners, and contractors who expect nothing less than consistency and excellence. At LITN, we don’t just complete projects—we elevate homes. Built on Trust. Focused on Quality.

"Nik is amazing to work with! We have been in business for 11 years I have watched his business evolve from just painting to being capable to do anything. I can always count on Nik"

Lisa H on July 2025


C & S Construction Group LLC

209 Race Club Rd
4.95(
41
)
Approved Pro

C & S Construction Group LLC

209 Race Club Rd
4.95(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
309 local quotes requested

C & S Construction Group LLC has been in business for 25 years. We specialize in additions, remodeling and renovations. With in those 25 years we have built a large customer base, based on customer service, honesty and fair pricing. We are 100% licensed, bonded and insured. C and S Construction Group DOES NOT require any deposit before we start any project. All of our project come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. We look forward to servicing all of your remodeling needs.

"Great, love my new kitchen cabinets and pantry. Kitchen is so much brighter with the custom cabinets and a coffee area. Bathrooms look 10 times better, love the showers. And the custom bookshelf is awesome. Anyone that has come over loves everything. New flooring is so much better than carpet. Glad the remodel is finished but would hire Monty and Josh again. Totally liked that they handled everything."

Sandy Y on August 2025

C & S Construction Group LLC has been in business for 25 years. We specialize in additions, remodeling and renovations. With in those 25 years we have built a large customer base, based on customer service, honesty and fair pricing. We are 100% licensed, bonded and insured. C and S Construction Group DOES NOT require any deposit before we start any project. All of our project come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. We look forward to servicing all of your remodeling needs.

"Great, love my new kitchen cabinets and pantry. Kitchen is so much brighter with the custom cabinets and a coffee area. Bathrooms look 10 times better, love the showers. And the custom bookshelf is awesome. Anyone that has come over loves everything. New flooring is so much better than carpet. Glad the remodel is finished but would hire Monty and Josh again. Totally liked that they handled everything."

Sandy Y on August 2025


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Precision Paint Pros

5.00(
29
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Approved Pro

Precision Paint Pros

5.00(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
778 local quotes requested

20 years experience! Where Price and Quality Meet! We remodel showers and kitchens, and we also do backsplash in the kitchen area.

"Juan and his team did an awesome job. I couldn't be happier with the result. On time, great communication, and easy to work with."

Andrew S on June 2025

20 years experience! Where Price and Quality Meet! We remodel showers and kitchens, and we also do backsplash in the kitchen area.

"Juan and his team did an awesome job. I couldn't be happier with the result. On time, great communication, and easy to work with."

Andrew S on June 2025


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Pacheco Contracting LLC

Johns Island
4.94(
70
)
Approved Pro

Pacheco Contracting LLC

Johns Island
4.94(
70
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
414 local quotes requested

Doors, Remodeling, Interior and Exterior, Room Additions, Kitchen Remodeling

"Claudio and his team did an incredible job installing a screened-in porch addition to our home. Claudio provided detailed communication throughout the entire process. His team worked quickly and completed the job ahead of schedule. We are very impressed with the final product and highly recommend Claudio!"

Kelly E on July 2025

Doors, Remodeling, Interior and Exterior, Room Additions, Kitchen Remodeling

"Claudio and his team did an incredible job installing a screened-in porch addition to our home. Claudio provided detailed communication throughout the entire process. His team worked quickly and completed the job ahead of schedule. We are very impressed with the final product and highly recommend Claudio!"

Kelly E on July 2025


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Blue Horizon Construction LLC

222 W Coleman Blvd
5.00(
26
)
Approved Pro

Blue Horizon Construction LLC

222 W Coleman Blvd
5.00(
26
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
222 local quotes requested

The company is co-owned by Rusty Holt and Chris Cochran. Together we bring to the construction and decision process over 40 years of hands on building and business experience. We have worked for the some of the nation’s largest contractors as a superintendent/PM and acted as the project manager and owner’s representative for multimillion-dollar medical complexes. These are just two of the roles we have filled in the industry. In addition, we have met the needs of many individual homeowners. We are each familiar with what it takes to complete a given division of construction at the tradesman level. Our experience over the years has focused on multi-family, single family residential, hospitality, medical offices, light industrial, and, general retail. Projects have included ground up and interior upfits. People ask us, what is your niche. It’s simple, we build. One of the reasons we are successful is our dependable base of sub-contractors can be counted on to show up and do quality work at a competitive price. Recently our company was featured in Mount Pleasant magazine. You can view the article at : http://mountpleasantmagazine.com/2019/people/citadels-quarters-one/

"So pleased with my choice to use Blue Horizon, Rusty was great to work with, he kept me well informed on the schedule work. His crew showed up on time and completed the work that was scheduled for that day. I used most of Rusty suggestions , from the design firm to the cabinet maker. Rusty taught me a lot through this 8 month process of the remodel. When an issue came up( as they often do in a remodel), he always had options to handle the situation. We are very pleased with our “new” house. I don’t think you will find a better company or person to work with. Ask for Rusty."

Joan S on April 2025

The company is co-owned by Rusty Holt and Chris Cochran. Together we bring to the construction and decision process over 40 years of hands on building and business experience. We have worked for the some of the nation’s largest contractors as a superintendent/PM and acted as the project manager and owner’s representative for multimillion-dollar medical complexes. These are just two of the roles we have filled in the industry. In addition, we have met the needs of many individual homeowners. We are each familiar with what it takes to complete a given division of construction at the tradesman level. Our experience over the years has focused on multi-family, single family residential, hospitality, medical offices, light industrial, and, general retail. Projects have included ground up and interior upfits. People ask us, what is your niche. It’s simple, we build. One of the reasons we are successful is our dependable base of sub-contractors can be counted on to show up and do quality work at a competitive price. Recently our company was featured in Mount Pleasant magazine. You can view the article at : http://mountpleasantmagazine.com/2019/people/citadels-quarters-one/

"So pleased with my choice to use Blue Horizon, Rusty was great to work with, he kept me well informed on the schedule work. His crew showed up on time and completed the work that was scheduled for that day. I used most of Rusty suggestions , from the design firm to the cabinet maker. Rusty taught me a lot through this 8 month process of the remodel. When an issue came up( as they often do in a remodel), he always had options to handle the situation. We are very pleased with our “new” house. I don’t think you will find a better company or person to work with. Ask for Rusty."

Joan S on April 2025


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Handyman Construction Services

4251 Sebago Rd
5.00(
23
)
Approved Pro

Handyman Construction Services

4251 Sebago Rd
5.00(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
608 local quotes requested

At Handyman Construction Services we are the top home repair company in the Charleston area. We specialize in handyman work and also large renovations. We are very skilled in our work and know how to fix any problem you have in your home. Call us today for a free estimate.

"Mr. Mike is truly an honest and very admirable handy man. He is true to his word and explains to you everything he is doing on your home remodel project. He listens to you about everything you want in your remodel plans. I was very nervous to find someone to help me redo my front main bathroom again after the first contractor never showed back up to finish the job. Mr. Mike showed up on time. He looked at my floor and looked at my bathroom. He immediately knew I had a water leak. The tile grout was all cracking on the bathroom floor and the bathroom had a terrible smell like old wet rotted wood. Mr. Mike gutted the bathroom again told me there was no rubber liner used for the shower and I had black mold. I was so upset, but Mr. Mike was so nice and calm which made me feel better. He basically rebuilt my entire bathroom. It only took him 5 days. He also found electrical wires by my water lines!! I am over the moon happy about my new bathroom and beautiful floors throughout my whole house. He also installed new interior doors. I loved the guys work and honesty so much that I redid another bathroom in my back bedroom. Mr. Mike is a handy man keeper!"

tracy r on September 2024

At Handyman Construction Services we are the top home repair company in the Charleston area. We specialize in handyman work and also large renovations. We are very skilled in our work and know how to fix any problem you have in your home. Call us today for a free estimate.

"Mr. Mike is truly an honest and very admirable handy man. He is true to his word and explains to you everything he is doing on your home remodel project. He listens to you about everything you want in your remodel plans. I was very nervous to find someone to help me redo my front main bathroom again after the first contractor never showed back up to finish the job. Mr. Mike showed up on time. He looked at my floor and looked at my bathroom. He immediately knew I had a water leak. The tile grout was all cracking on the bathroom floor and the bathroom had a terrible smell like old wet rotted wood. Mr. Mike gutted the bathroom again told me there was no rubber liner used for the shower and I had black mold. I was so upset, but Mr. Mike was so nice and calm which made me feel better. He basically rebuilt my entire bathroom. It only took him 5 days. He also found electrical wires by my water lines!! I am over the moon happy about my new bathroom and beautiful floors throughout my whole house. He also installed new interior doors. I loved the guys work and honesty so much that I redid another bathroom in my back bedroom. Mr. Mike is a handy man keeper!"

tracy r on September 2024


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Honey-due list

1162 Whaley Rd
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro

Honey-due list

1162 Whaley Rd
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4265 local quotes requested

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and landscaping. 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today

"They did a great job and easy to deal with."

Joseph W on January 2025

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and landscaping. 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today

"They did a great job and easy to deal with."

Joseph W on January 2025


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Cransten Service All Stars

15 W Scenic Pointe Dr
4.40(
100
)
Approved Pro

Cransten Service All Stars

15 W Scenic Pointe Dr
4.40(
100
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
14010 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Cransten is the best handyman and remodeling experience in the US. Our team is vetted, trained, background checked, and amazing at what we do. We are licensed and insured. Get a free quote from us today and see what we can do to help create your dream home!

"Seemed very nice on the phone but when I went to hire them I would of had to wait almost 6 to 8 weeks because they were totally booked out. So figured they must really have a great business just was sorry i couldn't wait."

Christina McLaughlin C on September 2025

Cransten is the best handyman and remodeling experience in the US. Our team is vetted, trained, background checked, and amazing at what we do. We are licensed and insured. Get a free quote from us today and see what we can do to help create your dream home!

"Seemed very nice on the phone but when I went to hire them I would of had to wait almost 6 to 8 weeks because they were totally booked out. So figured they must really have a great business just was sorry i couldn't wait."

Christina McLaughlin C on September 2025

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Charleston-afb, SC

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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