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Wilkinson Builders, Inc.

3893 Sandhill Road
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Wilkinson Builders, Inc.

3893 Sandhill Road
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33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Wilkinson Builders, Inc. We opened our doors in 1992 to serve you in all your residential building needs. We take pride in the quality of materials we use and our craftsmanship. We provide the highest quality of customer satisfaction, and we are only a phone call away!

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Alan C on July 2002

Wilkinson Builders, Inc. We opened our doors in 1992 to serve you in all your residential building needs. We take pride in the quality of materials we use and our craftsmanship. We provide the highest quality of customer satisfaction, and we are only a phone call away!

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Alan C on July 2002

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C&L Ward

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C&L Ward

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1393 local quotes requested
53 years of experience

Founded in 1972, C&L Ward has proudly served homeowners throughout the Midwest with top-tier home remodeling services for over 50 years. As a second-generation, family-owned company, we continue to uphold the values and principles that have defined our success. From windows and doors to siding, roofing, and decking, we offer a comprehensive range of home renovation services. Whether you're addressing safety concerns or updating your home's exterior, C&L Ward is the trusted partner for your project. Visit us at our locations in Davison, Okemos, and Saginaw—Metro Detroit location coming soon!

Founded in 1972, C&L Ward has proudly served homeowners throughout the Midwest with top-tier home remodeling services for over 50 years. As a second-generation, family-owned company, we continue to uphold the values and principles that have defined our success. From windows and doors to siding, roofing, and decking, we offer a comprehensive range of home renovation services. Whether you're addressing safety concerns or updating your home's exterior, C&L Ward is the trusted partner for your project. Visit us at our locations in Davison, Okemos, and Saginaw—Metro Detroit location coming soon!

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Armored Roofing & Construction

2496 84th St SW
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Armored Roofing & Construction

2496 84th St SW
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2459 local quotes requested

Armored Roofing & Construction is a family-owned company in Michigan that is founded on the principles of craftsmanship and quality. We have decades of experience and if it does not have to do with fortifying your home with world class quality, we don’t do it! Armored is your strongest partner in construction.

"Loving my beautiful new deck the spiral staircase and under decking system. Cant wait to see the storm roll in and not get wet!"

Mahrya S on April 2025

Armored Roofing & Construction is a family-owned company in Michigan that is founded on the principles of craftsmanship and quality. We have decades of experience and if it does not have to do with fortifying your home with world class quality, we don’t do it! Armored is your strongest partner in construction.

"Loving my beautiful new deck the spiral staircase and under decking system. Cant wait to see the storm roll in and not get wet!"

Mahrya S on April 2025

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Montell Construction

8181 Broadmoor Ave. SE
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Montell Construction

8181 Broadmoor Ave. SE
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Customers say: Quality work
904 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Located in Grand Rapids, Montell Construction proudly offers Top Rated Roofing, Windows, Siding, Decks and Sunrooms to all of West Michigan. Family Owned and Operated, our goal is simply to surpass all of your expectations. We offer Free/No Obligation Estimates to assist you with your next Home Improvement Project. Fully Licensed and Insured matched with quality products and True Craftsmanship to provide you with the best completed project.

"Great job to Kyle Loar and his team. Did excellent job on both my front deck and the back deck. Very good to work with. I highly recommend. Thanks Kyle and team. Rita D"

Rita D on October 2024

Located in Grand Rapids, Montell Construction proudly offers Top Rated Roofing, Windows, Siding, Decks and Sunrooms to all of West Michigan. Family Owned and Operated, our goal is simply to surpass all of your expectations. We offer Free/No Obligation Estimates to assist you with your next Home Improvement Project. Fully Licensed and Insured matched with quality products and True Craftsmanship to provide you with the best completed project.

"Great job to Kyle Loar and his team. Did excellent job on both my front deck and the back deck. Very good to work with. I highly recommend. Thanks Kyle and team. Rita D"

Rita D on October 2024

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DK Property Professionals

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DK Property Professionals

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
82 local quotes requested

DK Property Professionals enhances the beauty and functionality of homes in Dimondale and surrounding areas. We specialize in a variety of flooring services, including installation, refinishing, as well as deck building and repair. Our expertise ensures high- quality results that meet your unique needs and elevate your living space.

"It has been the best experience! The work was top notch quality and resulted in a deck that is beautiful. We couldn’t be more pleased."

beverly b on November 2023

DK Property Professionals enhances the beauty and functionality of homes in Dimondale and surrounding areas. We specialize in a variety of flooring services, including installation, refinishing, as well as deck building and repair. Our expertise ensures high- quality results that meet your unique needs and elevate your living space.

"It has been the best experience! The work was top notch quality and resulted in a deck that is beautiful. We couldn’t be more pleased."

beverly b on November 2023

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SW Construction LLC

3851 Toles Road
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SW Construction LLC

3851 Toles Road
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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622 local quotes requested

As a locally owned home remodeling contractor, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with high-quality results and excellent customer service. With our fair pricing and attention to detail, you can rest assured that we'll get the job done right. We'll complete your project in a timely, efficient manner so you can enjoy your new living space as quickly as possible. Call us today for a free estimate on your dream renovation or addition.

"Did a great job in a short timeline. Was courteous and professional. Would recommend to anyone looking for some home improvements!"

Stephen J on January 2024

As a locally owned home remodeling contractor, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with high-quality results and excellent customer service. With our fair pricing and attention to detail, you can rest assured that we'll get the job done right. We'll complete your project in a timely, efficient manner so you can enjoy your new living space as quickly as possible. Call us today for a free estimate on your dream renovation or addition.

"Did a great job in a short timeline. Was courteous and professional. Would recommend to anyone looking for some home improvements!"

Stephen J on January 2024

Levinsohn Restoration & Remodeling Co

4410 Wilfors Dr
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Levinsohn Restoration & Remodeling Co

4410 Wilfors Dr
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Customers say: Quality work
106 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

30 years of home improvement and remodeling experience. Also a Greater Lansing resident for over 30 years. Can provide custom painting-staining services and professional design (My spouse, Marla, is a professional interior designer for home and office with 20 years experience). I am a licensed builder, EPA-RRP certified lead-based paint renovator; fully insured, references available upon request. Good-standing member of BBB of Southeast Michigan for 5 years running. We specialize in difficult and detailed projects; we also enjoy job challenges and solving problems for our customers. Free estimates are available upon for request for most jobs. We offer an Angie's List 10% automatic discount for first time customers for all size jobs. Award wining.

"The work went very smoothly. Elliot is a consummate professional and a lovely man. He did his work very well and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely use him again."

Victoria B on July 2021

30 years of home improvement and remodeling experience. Also a Greater Lansing resident for over 30 years. Can provide custom painting-staining services and professional design (My spouse, Marla, is a professional interior designer for home and office with 20 years experience). I am a licensed builder, EPA-RRP certified lead-based paint renovator; fully insured, references available upon request. Good-standing member of BBB of Southeast Michigan for 5 years running. We specialize in difficult and detailed projects; we also enjoy job challenges and solving problems for our customers. Free estimates are available upon for request for most jobs. We offer an Angie's List 10% automatic discount for first time customers for all size jobs. Award wining.

"The work went very smoothly. Elliot is a consummate professional and a lovely man. He did his work very well and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely use him again."

Victoria B on July 2021

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Hardy Handyman Service

Based In
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Hardy Handyman Service

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
255 local quotes requested

HHS specializes in the small odd tasks that float just above easy reach for the average busy customer: Let us assemble, hang, mount, repair, dispose, etc. We're reliable, convenient, and professional, and that means you don't have to sweat the small stuff.

"He was friendly and patient and did a good work for us"

ghada l on December 2024

HHS specializes in the small odd tasks that float just above easy reach for the average busy customer: Let us assemble, hang, mount, repair, dispose, etc. We're reliable, convenient, and professional, and that means you don't have to sweat the small stuff.

"He was friendly and patient and did a good work for us"

ghada l on December 2024

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Vinyl Sash

5433 Fenton Rd
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Vinyl Sash

5433 Fenton Rd
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Customers say: Quality work
172 local quotes requested
91 years of experience

Vinyl Sash is a full-service home improvement business. Family owned and operated for 91 years. Vinyl Sash has manufactured vinyl windows and patio doors since 1970. In addition to custom vinyl windows, Vinyl Sash builds custom 3 season and 4 season sunrooms for your home and patio. While windows and sunrooms make up more than half of Vinyl Sash’s business, bath tub and shower renovations are growing faster than the average. Vinyl Sash installs Mastic vinyl siding, Certainteed shingles and Fiberon vinyl decking to round out the line up. Give Vinyl Sash a call or an email to check out our monthly specials.

"What a great company and experience, the salesman was professional and knowledgeable and answered every question, the installation crew was courteous and professional and the windows high quality, the house is warmer and even less outside noise. I couldn't be happier with our purchase."

Tim S on February 2024

Vinyl Sash is a full-service home improvement business. Family owned and operated for 91 years. Vinyl Sash has manufactured vinyl windows and patio doors since 1970. In addition to custom vinyl windows, Vinyl Sash builds custom 3 season and 4 season sunrooms for your home and patio. While windows and sunrooms make up more than half of Vinyl Sash’s business, bath tub and shower renovations are growing faster than the average. Vinyl Sash installs Mastic vinyl siding, Certainteed shingles and Fiberon vinyl decking to round out the line up. Give Vinyl Sash a call or an email to check out our monthly specials.

"What a great company and experience, the salesman was professional and knowledgeable and answered every question, the installation crew was courteous and professional and the windows high quality, the house is warmer and even less outside noise. I couldn't be happier with our purchase."

Tim S on February 2024

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Renaissance Restorations, Inc.

1502 W 13 Mile Rd
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Renaissance Restorations, Inc.

1502 W 13 Mile Rd
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1149 local quotes requested

Renaissance Restorations Inc. specializes in additions of throughout all of SE Michigan. The spectrum includes standard projects such as Master bedroom suites, in-law suites, family rooms etc. as well as kitchen & bath renovations, finished basements, porches, masonry, windows, siding and interior renovations. As a registered member of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, Renaissance Restorations has the experience and proven track record to meet any and all of your needs from a single job, to an entire gut rehabilitation of a property. Call now for a free estimate 313-585-7852. Check out our website @www.rrestoration.com.

"It was a steady process. Of course there were hiccups along the way, but with Renaissance & myself working as a TEAM on this project, everything was done & done well. I do believe that is KEY on any project, especially one of this size. I told Jamie at the beginning of the project that communication was VERY important to me. Jamie was quick to address any questions or concerns I had. He picked up my calls every time. I will hire Renaissance Restoration for all home improvements and/or updates."

Nancy E on August 2025

Renaissance Restorations Inc. specializes in additions of throughout all of SE Michigan. The spectrum includes standard projects such as Master bedroom suites, in-law suites, family rooms etc. as well as kitchen & bath renovations, finished basements, porches, masonry, windows, siding and interior renovations. As a registered member of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, Renaissance Restorations has the experience and proven track record to meet any and all of your needs from a single job, to an entire gut rehabilitation of a property. Call now for a free estimate 313-585-7852. Check out our website @www.rrestoration.com.

"It was a steady process. Of course there were hiccups along the way, but with Renaissance & myself working as a TEAM on this project, everything was done & done well. I do believe that is KEY on any project, especially one of this size. I told Jamie at the beginning of the project that communication was VERY important to me. Jamie was quick to address any questions or concerns I had. He picked up my calls every time. I will hire Renaissance Restoration for all home improvements and/or updates."

Nancy E on August 2025

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in East Lansing, MI

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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