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Seminole Custom Homes, INC
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic, Bill and his crew did an excellent job on my deck, sunroom and most recently boardwalk down to the lake. They stayed on the project everyday until it was finished and polished off every little detail. Everyone was always friendly, accommodating and very pleasant. I would hire them again without hesitation!!"
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Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
4.5(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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"Outstanding work, what ever you need done they were able to complete it at a timely manner. I needed a safe and affordable deck and they did just that. Plus Scott and his team went out of their way to over build to make sure we were safe but also make it aesthetically pleasing. Anything that came along they kept us informed and make sure we were educated to make the right decisions. Very pleased with their work and can’t wait to call them back to do more home Reno. You won’t be disappointed."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Seth Kolby
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"There is precious little they cannot do. It is very comforting to find someone who takes pride in their work is honest and who can do most anything. Seth requires very little oversight. Tell him what you need and get out of his way"
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & J Home Improvement LLC
4.7(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used D & J Home Improvements for the last few years on several jobs from a Kitchen /Bath Remodel to building a deck and also lots of carpentry work. They are excellent to work with -quality work - and they truly care about their work! I have recommended them to several friends and they have all been extremely happy with the work that D&J has completed."
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Smart Flooring and Remodeling Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Miguel and his team did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them for tiling or any other remodeling jobs. They finished my basement and it looks fantastic!"
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Asa Stanford Inc
4.7(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

"From start to finish, these guys are the real deal. They consistently not only met my expectations, but exceeded them as well. Flexible, professional, and accessible. Any concerns I had were addressed and met with suggestions and/or solutions. As everyone knows, construction , renovation, or building can be stressful. My project went as smooth as it possibly could, and that’s due in large part to Blake and Mark! I would hire them again in a minute!"
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Charlotte, NC

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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