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Gray Ruby
New to Angi

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Focusing on homeowners needing small jobs, remodels, repairs and maintenance.

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Poly Lift USA
4.67(
9
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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First class from start to finish."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Gator Construction
New to Angi

Gator Construction Enterprises Inc is a Construction Company, General Contractor, Concrete Contractor, Construction Contractor, Home Builder, Bathroom Remodeler, & Kitchen Remodeler located in Auburndale, Florida and has been servicing all of Auburndale and the surrounding areas for many years. We specialize in Room Additions, New Home Construction, Aluminum Roof, Home Remodeling, Renovations, and much more!Here at Gator Construction Enterprises Inc, our mission is to always provide quality service at an affordable price. The success of our company is due to the dedication we provide to our customers. No matter the job, customer satisfaction is always our number one priority!Don’t hesitate to give us a call!

Carpenters, Contractors, Renovators and Docks
5.00(
1
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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to have a wall removed in my townhouse to create a large open space. Joe came with his team. They made sure the wall was load bearing, which it wasn't. It was amazing how quickly the wall was removed. That, however, was just the beginning. Once the wall was removed he brought in electricians to make sure that all the outlets that had been in the wall were moved. Then his team repaired the ceiling so there was no sign that a wall had been there. The floor was was oak. He found a floor guy who was able to match the floor where the wall had been. It turned out that the floor required more work because of a slight difference in height between the floor gap and both sides of the floor, which was repaired so as no one would ever know it had been repaired. It was done within the time frame he promised. It looked great!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Arrow Environmental Services
4.38(
102
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In business since 1958

"They are excellent."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
JTC Home Services Inc.
5.00(
4
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Day rates and 1/2 day rates available, free estimates, . Other work such as Tile jobs by square ft. Mostly residential, we also work for contractors. Have 25 years experience in all types of trades.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Florida Hardwood Flooring LLC
3.10(
10
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Free estimates

"Horrible from cashing 2 deposit checks for same job at Amscot and not refunding either, showing up late routinely and only working 15 minutes at a time/ Been over a year and job still not finished. He promised the attorney represent me and myself he would finish so I did not provide any negative feedback to give him a chance. He claims to have my final thread but can not get him to install it. He changed his telephone numbers and new number is 813-857-2157. The work looks like a first time DYI person did it"
Recommended by40%of homeowners
BFJ CONSTRUCTION
3.67(
3
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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Recommended by66%of homeowners
Oasis Engineering
New to Angi

Licensed Professional Engineering firm. We enjoy creating engineering solutions that improve peoples lives.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Clearwater, FL

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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