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AmeriSide Exteriors

549 Neptune Drive
5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro

AmeriSide Exteriors

549 Neptune Drive
5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
322 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 once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Although the budget did not work out, I was impressed with the professionalism of Ameriside Exteriors. They did not push a product and listened to what we were wanting to do. The offered advice on more cost effective ways to accomplish what we wanted. I would recommend them!"

Andy H on April 2025

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 once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Although the budget did not work out, I was impressed with the professionalism of Ameriside Exteriors. They did not push a product and listened to what we were wanting to do. The offered advice on more cost effective ways to accomplish what we wanted. I would recommend them!"

Andy H on April 2025

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D&J Home Services

211 Hillside Terr, Hopkinsville KY 42240
5.00(
9
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•Approved Pro

D&J Home Services

211 Hillside Terr, Hopkinsville KY 42240
5.00(
9
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Bathroom remodels, flooring, kitchen remodels, electrical work, plumbing, gutters cleaned, yard landscaping, deck cleaning/resurfacing, painting, drywall repair/install, and many more

"It was a breeze. Great quality work"

Jorge P on July 2025

Bathroom remodels, flooring, kitchen remodels, electrical work, plumbing, gutters cleaned, yard landscaping, deck cleaning/resurfacing, painting, drywall repair/install, and many more

"It was a breeze. Great quality work"

Jorge P on July 2025

Act Now Roofing Clarksville

515 Ford St
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Act Now Roofing Clarksville

515 Ford St
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35 years of experience

Our expertise in all sorts of roofing problems makes us the best TN Roofing contractors.

Our expertise in all sorts of roofing problems makes us the best TN Roofing contractors.

Kustom Kraft Woodworking

176 Hill Top
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Kustom Kraft Woodworking

176 Hill Top
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39 years of experience

We are a custom cabinet shop. Any thing that deals with wood we can do it! Everything is hand made and finished. We take great pride in our work and have a supurd eye for detail. Customer satisfation is our number one priority!

We are a custom cabinet shop. Any thing that deals with wood we can do it! Everything is hand made and finished. We take great pride in our work and have a supurd eye for detail. Customer satisfation is our number one priority!

Anglin Company

208 Natcor Dr
4.00(
10
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Anglin Company

208 Natcor Dr
4.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience

Anglin Company is one of Middle Tennessee's of the most trusted and experienced companies in business. We have been in business for over 12 years, providing ALL residents with quality work from forming to sealing. We have gained success by going above and beyond customer expectations and the use of clarity and understanding customers’ needs. Our employees are trained to provide you with unmatched quality work and satisfaction. Would you like to increase the value of your property? Stamped concrete is a great way to enhance the look of any property. Consider redesigning your driveway, pool deck, walkway or steps in stamped concrete. Let us help you beautify your property. We do all kinds of work OUTSIDE the home. Concrete, Excavation, Water Problems, Drainage Problems, Landscaping Maintenance, Retaining Walls, Landscape and Exterior Design!!

"Tried to be reasonable and patient with his work. Pad was out of square from the start, the method to "fix" the issue was one in his best interest; not mine. Once the concrete addition was completed, he never came back to finish the expansion join cuts. Contacted him several times. Very disappointed in his work and professionalism"

Joseph B on December 2020

Anglin Company is one of Middle Tennessee's of the most trusted and experienced companies in business. We have been in business for over 12 years, providing ALL residents with quality work from forming to sealing. We have gained success by going above and beyond customer expectations and the use of clarity and understanding customers’ needs. Our employees are trained to provide you with unmatched quality work and satisfaction. Would you like to increase the value of your property? Stamped concrete is a great way to enhance the look of any property. Consider redesigning your driveway, pool deck, walkway or steps in stamped concrete. Let us help you beautify your property. We do all kinds of work OUTSIDE the home. Concrete, Excavation, Water Problems, Drainage Problems, Landscaping Maintenance, Retaining Walls, Landscape and Exterior Design!!

"Tried to be reasonable and patient with his work. Pad was out of square from the start, the method to "fix" the issue was one in his best interest; not mine. Once the concrete addition was completed, he never came back to finish the expansion join cuts. Contacted him several times. Very disappointed in his work and professionalism"

Joseph B on December 2020

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
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

Williams Electric

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Williams Electric

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small business. owner operated residential and commercial electrician. remodels. new light fixtures. additions. anything in your house or home can be done.

small business. owner operated residential and commercial electrician. remodels. new light fixtures. additions. anything in your house or home can be done.

TrueLife Solutions

286 Harold Dr
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TrueLife Solutions

286 Harold Dr
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Quality Handyman at Competitive Rates! Our clients are our number one priority, and we’ll go the extra mile to make sure they’re completely satisfied with our work. Have a specific project that requires professional attention? Our services are designed to tackle the most complex projects as well as minor repairs and installations. Contact us today to discover how we can help! We offer a variety of services, and there is no job too small! From refreshing your space with paint and floor coverings to that leaky faucet or faulty light switch; let us provide you with quality work that will meet all your residential and commercial needs!

Quality Handyman at Competitive Rates! Our clients are our number one priority, and we’ll go the extra mile to make sure they’re completely satisfied with our work. Have a specific project that requires professional attention? Our services are designed to tackle the most complex projects as well as minor repairs and installations. Contact us today to discover how we can help! We offer a variety of services, and there is no job too small! From refreshing your space with paint and floor coverings to that leaky faucet or faulty light switch; let us provide you with quality work that will meet all your residential and commercial needs!

Mr Zee's Decks & Home Repair

9 Virginia Ter
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Mr Zee's Decks & Home Repair

9 Virginia Ter
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Hopkinsville Doors

5265 Madisonville Rd
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Hopkinsville Doors

5265 Madisonville Rd
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21 years of experience

Offer Cash/Check Payments Only.

Offer Cash/Check Payments Only.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Elkton, KY

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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