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Oak City Builders

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Oak City Builders

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40 years of experience
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We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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G3 Builders, LLC

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G3 Builders, LLC

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6 years of experience

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"They do good work."

Tom . on February 2021

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"They do good work."

Tom . on February 2021

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Antonio Remodeling & Renovations

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Antonio Remodeling & Renovations

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
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Antonio Remodeling & Renovations, the best you can get. Here at Antonio Remodeling we specialize in all home improvement, interior/exterior remodeling. We also specialize in renovations of all kinds. Our work is very professional, fast, and clean. Quality work at an affordable price.

"Fantastic work communication and final work clear Absolutely reasonable price and excellent work Love it"

gino p on November 2025

Antonio Remodeling & Renovations, the best you can get. Here at Antonio Remodeling we specialize in all home improvement, interior/exterior remodeling. We also specialize in renovations of all kinds. Our work is very professional, fast, and clean. Quality work at an affordable price.

"Fantastic work communication and final work clear Absolutely reasonable price and excellent work Love it"

gino p on November 2025

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ooommee llc

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ooommee llc

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
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We specialize in home repair and contracting services. Our goal is customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide while delivering great customer service. Check out our services we offer. Give us a call at (919-244-3396)

"I originally hired Danzy to rebuild brickwork on my front entrance. I ultimately used him for multiple indoor and outdoor projects, INCLUDING overseeing other contractors who just were not as thorough or professional as he was. This guy can do anything!! My house is over 100 yrs old, and he has plenty of experience with older homes. Hire him first as your Project Manager, and he will get the work done! "

Irene R on November 2025

We specialize in home repair and contracting services. Our goal is customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide while delivering great customer service. Check out our services we offer. Give us a call at (919-244-3396)

"I originally hired Danzy to rebuild brickwork on my front entrance. I ultimately used him for multiple indoor and outdoor projects, INCLUDING overseeing other contractors who just were not as thorough or professional as he was. This guy can do anything!! My house is over 100 yrs old, and he has plenty of experience with older homes. Hire him first as your Project Manager, and he will get the work done! "

Irene R on November 2025

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JJ Remodeling

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JJ Remodeling

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Over 16 years of experience providing remodeling services ranging from Residential to Commercial. Our strong strengths are specialized in electrical, sheetrock, and landscaping.

"Good communication. Very quick and affordable"

Sean T on October 2025

Over 16 years of experience providing remodeling services ranging from Residential to Commercial. Our strong strengths are specialized in electrical, sheetrock, and landscaping.

"Good communication. Very quick and affordable"

Sean T on October 2025

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Rockland Construction

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Rockland Construction

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19 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated company doing business in the triangle for over 25 years. We provide all types of home services. Our services include: Kitchen and bathroom remodels, restoration, flooring, tile, decks, porches, cabinet installations, roofing, foundation repair, additions, and much more. No dream of yours is too big nor too small for Rockland Construction.

We are a family owned and operated company doing business in the triangle for over 25 years. We provide all types of home services. Our services include: Kitchen and bathroom remodels, restoration, flooring, tile, decks, porches, cabinet installations, roofing, foundation repair, additions, and much more. No dream of yours is too big nor too small for Rockland Construction.

Leone Group LLC

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Leone Group LLC

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We've been in the construction business for 28 years and have always been driven to provide the best experience for my customers, from painting only a bathroom to a complete interior remodel, which has included electrical, plumbing, HVAC and much more. Staying on budget and maintaining a tight schedule are also key factors in keeping our customers 100% satisfied.

We've been in the construction business for 28 years and have always been driven to provide the best experience for my customers, from painting only a bathroom to a complete interior remodel, which has included electrical, plumbing, HVAC and much more. Staying on budget and maintaining a tight schedule are also key factors in keeping our customers 100% satisfied.

kens hardwood

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kens hardwood

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6 years of experience

We do it all , from the demolition work, subflooring needs and installation .

We do it all , from the demolition work, subflooring needs and installation .

Triangle Handyman Services

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Triangle Handyman Services

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Triangle Handyman Services is a general handyman service. We handle interior and commercial and residential work.

Triangle Handyman Services is a general handyman service. We handle interior and commercial and residential work.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Durham, NC

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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