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Avatar for Wes-Tec Builders Company, Inc.
Wes-Tec Builders Company, Inc.
3.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Iâ m very happy with the garage addition completed by Wes-Tec Builders. The work started and was completed in a timely fashion.. I was very impressed with the skill and experience demonstrated by all the sub-contractors. I will use them again and definitely recommend them."
Kitchen
Kitchen
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Patio cover

+32

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S&R Eagle Services, LLC
3.5(
28
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It is difficult to assess the quality since it is difficult to see it on the roof or using photos provided. There was a definite miscommunication between people in the company and contractors, but they have got in, finally and the job was done."
Stamped Concrete Design with firepit
Custome xeroscapes design
Outdoor living
Pergola & stamped concrete
Exterior Renovation

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
132 neighbors recently requested a quote
Barnhouse Innovations
New to Angi
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Custom Home Design with a Personal As a family-owned and operated architectural design and consulting company, we bring passion, creativity, and personal attention to every project.\n\nFrom custom home plans and remodel designs to professional architectural consulting, we work closely with you to turn your ideas into functional, beautiful spaces. Whether you're building from the ground up or transforming your current home, we guide you through every step of the design process.\n\nWhat we offer:\n• Custom home design\n• Remodel & addition plans\n• Architectural and construction consulting \n• Personalized, one-on-one service\n• Family values and trusted experience\n\n\nAlso offer design build \nStock plan available at a affordable price as well\n\nWhen you work with us, you’re not just another project—you’re part of the family.\n\n

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DV Built
4.9(
13
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything from start to finish exceeded my expectations. I would absolutely recommend Colorado Designs to anyone and will use them again in the future. They were professional, very talented, well priced, and finished the project on schedule. Thanks again for everything."
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+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deans Design and Remodeling LLC
5.0(
18
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle is much more than just handyman he took on a lot remodeling and did a very good job. He stands behind his work and has done some minor fixes after the fact . With 3 bathrooms and a kitchen done I can't complain. I would recommend Colorado One to anyone who asks and would hire again."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Denver, CO

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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