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Paragon Decoris

1218 Wilder Pond
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Paragon Decoris

1218 Wilder Pond
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Paragon Decoris Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Diligent, he listens and give suggestions. Good priced based on a few that we compared. He came to fix a job a previous contractor messed up and did it 10x better"

Sophear w on July 2022

Paragon Decoris Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Diligent, he listens and give suggestions. Good priced based on a few that we compared. He came to fix a job a previous contractor messed up and did it 10x better"

Sophear w on July 2022

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Guys Unlimited 4 Rent

5804 BABCOCK RD
4.96(
176
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•Approved Pro

Guys Unlimited 4 Rent

5804 BABCOCK RD
4.96(
176
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
218 local quotes requested

Guys Unlimited 4 Rent can assist you with all your Home Remodeling needs. Affordable, reliable, honest on time scheduling. Additions to your home. Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling, Countertops, Decks, Porches & Lanai's, Fences, Interior & Exterior Painting. Electrical & Plumbing. Call us Today!

"It went great. Reasonable price and good quality work. Will use again."

Ken T on October 2025

Guys Unlimited 4 Rent can assist you with all your Home Remodeling needs. Affordable, reliable, honest on time scheduling. Additions to your home. Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling, Countertops, Decks, Porches & Lanai's, Fences, Interior & Exterior Painting. Electrical & Plumbing. Call us Today!

"It went great. Reasonable price and good quality work. Will use again."

Ken T on October 2025

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Alamo City Handymen LLC

426 W Nakoma St
4.83(
128
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•Approved Pro

Alamo City Handymen LLC

426 W Nakoma St
4.83(
128
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
189 local quotes requested

Alamo City Handymen (ACH) is locally owned and operated San Antonio handyman service. Our experienced craftsmen handle a wide variety of home repair projects. We look forward to serving you. Whether you need small interior home repairs or routine type maintenance, let us be your go-to handyman service.

"Great experience, done quickly and efficiently and affordable price to mount tv. Would use again"

Steven R on September 2025

Alamo City Handymen (ACH) is locally owned and operated San Antonio handyman service. Our experienced craftsmen handle a wide variety of home repair projects. We look forward to serving you. Whether you need small interior home repairs or routine type maintenance, let us be your go-to handyman service.

"Great experience, done quickly and efficiently and affordable price to mount tv. Would use again"

Steven R on September 2025

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Bordeaux Luxury Homes

9 Elm Street
4.80(
15
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•Approved Pro

Bordeaux Luxury Homes

9 Elm Street
4.80(
15
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
80 local quotes requested

Bordeaux Luxury Homes is a Custom Home Remodeling & Building Firm Serving South Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country. We are a design-build remodeling firm specializing in additions, masterpiece kitchens, custom garages, luxurious bathroom suites, resort-style outdoor living, and much more. In other words: If you can dream it, we can build it. Our passion for detail and communication will take the stress out of your home-design project. After all, your custom home-remodel project will be designed specifically with your needs and desires in mind. From conception and design to construction and completion, you can count on us to create the home you've always envisioned. ¡Hablamos Español! If you have any questions, please call us or send us a message. Our website has a wealth of information about who we are and our recognitions.

"Did a great job. Loved the work they did."

Dana H on August 2025

Bordeaux Luxury Homes is a Custom Home Remodeling & Building Firm Serving South Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country. We are a design-build remodeling firm specializing in additions, masterpiece kitchens, custom garages, luxurious bathroom suites, resort-style outdoor living, and much more. In other words: If you can dream it, we can build it. Our passion for detail and communication will take the stress out of your home-design project. After all, your custom home-remodel project will be designed specifically with your needs and desires in mind. From conception and design to construction and completion, you can count on us to create the home you've always envisioned. ¡Hablamos Español! If you have any questions, please call us or send us a message. Our website has a wealth of information about who we are and our recognitions.

"Did a great job. Loved the work they did."

Dana H on August 2025

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CK Outdoor Advantage

10910 WYE ST
4.82(
11
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•Approved Pro

CK Outdoor Advantage

10910 WYE ST
4.82(
11
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
617 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We employ about 20 employees that have been with us consistently. This allows the same quality from project to project so that we can provide the exact outdoor living space envisioned. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! We specialize in decks, fences, covers, and pergolas. We can walk through and design any project to make sure the dream and pictures are brought to reality for each and every customer.

"Fence gate needed to be replaced. They did an excellent job."

Lourdes A on October 2023

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We employ about 20 employees that have been with us consistently. This allows the same quality from project to project so that we can provide the exact outdoor living space envisioned. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! We specialize in decks, fences, covers, and pergolas. We can walk through and design any project to make sure the dream and pictures are brought to reality for each and every customer.

"Fence gate needed to be replaced. They did an excellent job."

Lourdes A on October 2023

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Express Sunrooms of San Antonio

4007 McCullough Avenue
5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro

Express Sunrooms of San Antonio

4007 McCullough Avenue
5.00(
14
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
135 local quotes requested

No Payments and No Interest if Paid in Full Within 60 Months - ask about this and other flexible payment options! NO Money Out Of Pocket Until Job Is Complete! Payments are available ask about 0% financing Since 2010, Express Sunrooms has completed thousands of outdoor construction projects. We have been awarded as one of the top 500 construction companies in the US by Qualified Remodeler for the past 7 years in a row. Whether you are looking for a wood or composite deck, concrete patio, patio cover, pergola, screen room, retractable awning, paver installation, motorized projector screens or hardscapes, we've got you covered! If you’re interested in upgrading your home there’s no better outdoor living company for you to call. Contact our team today!

"Excellent workmanship, top notch customer service, no money out of pocket until the job was complete! Doesn't get any better than that!!!! Thank you Express Sun Rooms."

Effie S on September 2025

No Payments and No Interest if Paid in Full Within 60 Months - ask about this and other flexible payment options! NO Money Out Of Pocket Until Job Is Complete! Payments are available ask about 0% financing Since 2010, Express Sunrooms has completed thousands of outdoor construction projects. We have been awarded as one of the top 500 construction companies in the US by Qualified Remodeler for the past 7 years in a row. Whether you are looking for a wood or composite deck, concrete patio, patio cover, pergola, screen room, retractable awning, paver installation, motorized projector screens or hardscapes, we've got you covered! If you’re interested in upgrading your home there’s no better outdoor living company for you to call. Contact our team today!

"Excellent workmanship, top notch customer service, no money out of pocket until the job was complete! Doesn't get any better than that!!!! Thank you Express Sun Rooms."

Effie S on September 2025

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Metro Landscaping & Construction

4631 French Meadow
4.91(
22
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•Approved Pro

Metro Landscaping & Construction

4631 French Meadow
4.91(
22
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
265 local quotes requested

Metro Landscaping and Construction does it all from full landscape to yard work, tree trimming, grading dirt work planting, full construction/ new build/repair for patios/decks, home remodeling interior and exterior, new or repair siding,stone,brick,stucco,painting, flooring, remolding kitchen and bathroom restoration, shower drywall repair, concrete work, and more

"very well done"

Mario A on March 2025

Metro Landscaping and Construction does it all from full landscape to yard work, tree trimming, grading dirt work planting, full construction/ new build/repair for patios/decks, home remodeling interior and exterior, new or repair siding,stone,brick,stucco,painting, flooring, remolding kitchen and bathroom restoration, shower drywall repair, concrete work, and more

"very well done"

Mario A on March 2025

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Taylind Solutions

242 Cherry Creek
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

Taylind Solutions

242 Cherry Creek
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
318 local quotes requested

I have accumulated the skillset and knowledge to construct fences, patio covers, pueblas, gazebos, sheds, decks, and much more over the past 16 years. I have a background in fabrication welding as well.

"Tay-Lind solutions was professional, timely and accountable. Good prices and work was exceptional. I used him for multiple jobs to renovate my home and yard to put on the market. He did everything from my shed, landscaping, patio, deck, flooring installation both tile and wood, multiple plumbing jobs, paint, dry wall and more. Yay-Lind solutions saved my wallet, time and expedited the sale of my home. I will never use anyone else other than Tay-Lind solutions ever again!"

Amanda P on February 2025

I have accumulated the skillset and knowledge to construct fences, patio covers, pueblas, gazebos, sheds, decks, and much more over the past 16 years. I have a background in fabrication welding as well.

"Tay-Lind solutions was professional, timely and accountable. Good prices and work was exceptional. I used him for multiple jobs to renovate my home and yard to put on the market. He did everything from my shed, landscaping, patio, deck, flooring installation both tile and wood, multiple plumbing jobs, paint, dry wall and more. Yay-Lind solutions saved my wallet, time and expedited the sale of my home. I will never use anyone else other than Tay-Lind solutions ever again!"

Amanda P on February 2025

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Integrated Outdoor Designs, LLC

147 Wildrose Ave
5.00(
15
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•Approved Pro

Integrated Outdoor Designs, LLC

147 Wildrose Ave
5.00(
15
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
227 local quotes requested

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 our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Kyle worked with us to design the perfect backyard covered patio for our house. We love it. It gives us a great space to sit out of the sun and to barbeque out of the weather. All of our neighbors and friends have complemented on the looks and the quality. It has added value and functionality to our house and we are glad we did it."

Ron P on July 2025

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 our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Kyle worked with us to design the perfect backyard covered patio for our house. We love it. It gives us a great space to sit out of the sun and to barbeque out of the weather. All of our neighbors and friends have complemented on the looks and the quality. It has added value and functionality to our house and we are glad we did it."

Ron P on July 2025

Happy To Help Handyman

Located In:
5.00(
19
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•Approved Pro

Happy To Help Handyman

Located In:
5.00(
19
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
189 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Specializing in small jobs 35 years of plumbing experience. Woodworking, electrical tile, etc..

"A++++ Awesome job, great guy!"

Austin F on May 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Specializing in small jobs 35 years of plumbing experience. Woodworking, electrical tile, etc..

"A++++ Awesome job, great guy!"

Austin F on May 2025

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Converse, TX

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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