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Nick Maurer Home Improvements
4.8(
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Serving Corpus Christi, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired nick to replace two exterior doors and storm doors. The work was done quickly and well. They cleaned up the mess very nicely. He was responsive to our questions and very friendly and helpful, and the price was very reasonable. I would recommend to anyone."
shower cabin
the interior of the bathroom
ceramic tile
installing the window in the bathroom
the new toilet

+172

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Homeimprove Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Corpus Christi, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

To get the home you have always wanted, you need a good home remodeling contractor who understands your needs and can help you incorporate all the design elements you want into your space. That’s where our team of experts at HomeImprove Construction come into play. Beyond having years of experience in the field, we also have a sound understanding of what it takes to get the job done right. We don’t just rush through the remodeling process for the sake of saving time. It’s all about working alongside the customer to ensure their needs are met.\n\nWhether you want help redesigning your space or just changing out the floors in your existing space, you can put your trust in our team to get the job done right. At Home Improve Construction the customer comes first. From bathroom remodeling to kitchen remodeling, room additions, new flooring, and more, you can count on our design specialist to bring your vision to life.

Complete kitchen remodel
Modern traditional complete bathroom remodel
Energy efficient yard
Deck & entertainment area
Room addition/powder room and laundry room

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Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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KT Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Corpus Christi, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin has completed several projects for us over the years, from replacing all our window and out doors, covering our house in Hardyboard siding, gutting and remodeling a guest bathroom plus rebuilding our back deck. Most recently Kevin built a new closet and did several repairs on a rental house we had that we were going to list for sale to get it in tip top shape."
Bay Jewel Custom Staircase
Custom Bunkbeds
Rails with Custom Panels
Custom Deck
custom awning

+28

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Marikenco, LLC
4.4(
33
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Serving Corpus Christi, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Ken is by far the best contractor I have ever worked with. His attention to detail and workmanship are top-notch. He is honest, reliable, and trustworthy. I would give him ten stars if I could. He did an amazing job painting our monolithic dome and 3 car garage. He also helped with landscaping, interior paint, carpentry, and several other things that needed attention. I am so grateful to found him and would hire him again in an instant!"
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Guest bath redo
Guest bath redo
Wet bar

+45

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dominiky Remodeling & Handyman Services
4.3(
6
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Serving Corpus Christi, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything ran excellent and in a very timely manner. All repairs, upgrades and exterior paint jobs were very well done. including any little unique details that they added. I am very satisfied with all repairs and will continue to hire them for any future projects. They explained, gave ideas and are very knowledgeable in their line of work. I highly recommend them for any type restoration or any home project you might have. Great job!"
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Corpus Christi, 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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