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Rent-A-Man
4.7(
55
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Serving Columbiana, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He went over & beyond on the trim by doing more than I asked! He takes pride in his work, and always tries to satisfy his customers. Wayne is a perfectionist and he does an excellent job. Upon completion he asked that we walk around the house with him pointing out anything he may have overlooked. 
We purchased our paint and paid him in full when he finished. He is a very honest man!"
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+6

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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D & C Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
6
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Serving Columbiana, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company did a great job! Usually I dont do these reviews but we were left speechless! One side of our pool was being shaded by a large tree, So we were really having a hard time deciding what size deck to build to get full sun on our pool area. Not only did they help is find the size and shape that was perfect for our space but they built us a awesome deck!!! We were actually able to add a grilling area and they trimmed our tree back and added a bench to the side of the deck with storage for the SAME price as the competitors quoted us! I am beyond exstatic about the job D&C did and We can't wait to entertain our friends this summer!"
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+37

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lifesaver Storm Shelters of North Alabama
3.2(
5
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Serving Columbiana, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

"Danny Robertson and his crew arrived promptly around 9:45 am and finished the work within about 2 hours and 30 minutes.  Danny and his crew were very professional and the work was done well. There were absolutely no problems or issues.  We are very satisfied.
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Classic Construction
5.0(
1
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Serving Columbiana, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

www.Clazzicconstruction.com. Classic Construction LLC and Restoration (CC) is a full service emergency mitigation and restoration company. CC’s services include: 24 hour emergency response for water and fire damage, as well as, deodorization systems, remodels, interior trim, and drying. \n\nClassic Construction LLC and Restoration is bonded and insured. Business coverage includes general liability, including – professional, automotive, property and workers compensation insurance. Copies of insurance certificates are available. CC is Alabama owned and has been in business for 15 years. \n\n \n\nWe are Classic Construction LLC, a team who can do it all. Established in 2004, specializing in Log Cabins. We are a State Licensed Home Builder & Remodeler. We handle virtually all phases of residential home building. New custom homes, additions, repairs, remodeling, kitchen & bath. Install cabinets, vanities, new countertops of all kinds including Granite, Quartz, Real Cultured Marble or Laminate tops. We also handle site/machine work, including bushhogging, land clearing, tree removal, dirt spreading, reataining walls, backhoe, excavation work, grading, and building compacted pads. You name it we can do it!

Water and fire restoration
All types of custom ceramic showers and backsplashes
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Replacing raftors and decking
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sanders Constuction
3.7(
3
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Serving Columbiana, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I'm impressed with Mr. Sanders' promptness and quality of work. He responded with a telephone call within minutes of my submitting a request and met me at the job site within a couple of hours. His prices are reasonable and the quality of his work is top-notch. I definitely plan on hiring him for other projects and would recommend him without hesitation to others. It's refreshing to find a professional with Mr. Sanders' integrity and dedication."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DM Interior
4.3(
6
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Serving Columbiana, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Her timing was very punctual. Her attention to detail was just amazing.The professionalism she exuded was expectational. She actually finished the project earlier than usual estimated time with such a pleasant attitude and demeanor was pleasant I would definitely hire her for my next project and to top it all off her prices was very reasonable"
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+23

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Columbiana, AL

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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