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JPK Steel Structures
3.6(
5
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Over the past decade, JPK Steel Structures' crews have designed, built and installed more than 90,000 units, and our quality and service has earned us the recognition of thousands of clients.We take tremendous pride in providing the Best Customer Service, assembly & installation to make it easy for you to own a renowned JPK design! We are Centrally located, this allows us to serve the entire U.S. With JPK Steel Structures, you are getting a product that is designed and built in the USA with all American Steel, then installed by company crews, thus ensuring the most reliable and highest quality.Our territory is from Coast to Coast. We sell and install Carports, Garages, Barns, Commercial Buildings, AG Buildings, Shop buildings.

Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Interior Doors
Interior

+8

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Thor Build Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"There was so much work to be done on the house and all of it was done with attention to detail. Fil  responded quickly to all calls and texts. We made changes along the way and Fil was very accommodating with all the changes. Each and every day the work area was completely cleaned up. We were informed daily about what was completed and what job would be started next. During the work we had to move in and Fil completed what we asked to have done before the move so we were able to have finished rooms while the rest of the work was completed. 
The cost was very reasonable. The work was done perfectly. I would use Thor Build again on any project. I will also recommend the company to anyone needing to have work done.
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Basement Remodeling
modern bath
bath1
bath 2
Kitchen

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Beyond The Four Walls Construction
5.0(
18
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Beyond the 4 Walls Construction tore down my old shed and built a new one in its place. Courtney, the owner, did a great job in a timely manner. He gave me more storage space by building the shed taller and installing more shelves. After building the new shed, they did a fantastic job in remodeling my garage. The garage was completely insulated, drywalled, a new ceiling remodeled, windows reframed and the garage was completely painted. At the end of each the day, everything was cleaned up and when the projects were completed, all debris was removed. Courtney is courteous, professional and dependable. I am very happy with my garage and shed, and would recommend Beyond the 4 Walls to anyone looking to have some remodeling, painting, building or any related work done. E. Johnson"
Custom Pool Deck
Addition
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Beyond The Four Walls Construction
5.0(
18
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beyond The Four Walls Construction is absolutely fantastic and has reasonable prices. My Contractor, Courtney, is very knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of his craft. All work was completed as discussed and to specifications. At the onset of looking for a contractor, I was very nervous and uncertain, as to who, I would let do my job. Courtney, is honest, a good listener, dependable, reliable, shows up as scheduled, confident, patient, understanding and aware of current design styles and trends. No matter what issues were uncovered, Courtney, addressed them, with no problem. I was impressed and pleased. I have plans for additional renovations and have already scheduled them for next year. I highly recommend Beyond The Four Walls Construction, for ALL your remodeling and renovation needs."
Remodeling - General Project
Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Basements Project
Composite Decking

+39

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Peterson Steel Buildings and Solar Structures
5.0(
1
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality steel buildings and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Peterson Steel Buildings and Solar Structures strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Better Flooring
Better Flooring
Unique Exterior
Make it your way
Raised Center Barn

+7

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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IDEA Architects + Builders
4.4(
25
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

"From the calls that I had been making to try to find someone to do the project, we were told that we would need an architect to do the drawings and submit the drawings to the city to get a permit. When I called Ideal Build, Peter was very responsive and we set an appointment during that call. He was on time for the appointment and was very professional and friendly. The main thing that I liked about him was that he was the only one that came that actually went up on the roof to see what we were dealing with, gave us good suggestions for what would have to be done and how to handle the chimney. He also gave us a good suggestion that if we decided to remove the chimney that we can have the venting changed to the side of the house and change our water heater to one of the tankless models. Overall the experience with Peter was great. We did not end up using him for the project because we were on a really tight budget. My mother had spent so much replacing roof after roof that there was really not a lot of equity left in the property to refinance, not to mention the market taking a dive with the home prices. Anyway, Peter gave us a quote for $4k to $6k dollars, that included drawings & permits. We would have to get a second quote from the contractor he worked with. Most of the people that we ended up getting quotes from were quoting us around $30k or more for the project. My thought process was that if we did a tear down and full roof replacements before for around $10k, why in the world would adding some joist to the project double the price for the project? We did go with another contractor that the price was way more reasonable and we are happy with the work. I would use Idea Build if you are planning on doing a large scale project, where the cost is a little more justifiable."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Regency Garages
4.5(
139
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Id like to take a minute to explain our experience with Regency Garages. When we first decided we wanted to build a garage, we met with several companies before contacting Regency. The experience with these companies was less than desirable. It felt like they wanted to build only a simple box style garage and really did a horrible job explaining the process and options. When Terry from Regency came out to meet with us, we knew right away this was the company we had been looking for. She did a great job walking us through sizes, designs, process, and pricing. We learned so much from that fist visit and felt very comfortable dealing with her. We then began the process and this is where Regency really shines. As you can imagine, questions can arise. There was not a phone call or e-mail that Regency did not get back to me quickly on. Their communication is second to none. The concrete and build process was exceptional. Regency handled all permits and we passed all inspections easily. This is a company you should feel comfortable dealing with. I would be more than happy to discuss our experience further with any one interested. Thank you Regency for a job well done. I finally have the garage I always wanted. And it looks like my son and his friend have also turned the 2nd floor into a clubhouse (see pics). Many thanks!"
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+2

Recommended by90%of homeowners
KB SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION
4.3(
6
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Your one stop shop offering an array of remodeling services ensuring a great experience, providing quality construction, delivering a Superior product and working in a professional and cost-effective manner, making every effort to engineer value and savings into every job, our top priority is the satisfaction of our customers with Superior service.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Chicago, IL

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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