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Martin Brooks
New to Angi

Serving Ennis, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I am someone who loves working with my hands. I have built everything from tables and chairs to pergolas and fully functional wood shops. No matter the size of scope of the project I work to ensure that every job is completed with quality. I love to work with all of my clients, whether I am solving an issue they have or bringing their vision to life. You can be as involved or hands off as you would like. My goal is to make sure you are happy when I am finished.

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Homeimprove Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Ennis, 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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Innovative Projects & Design
4.2(
36
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Serving Ennis, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

"Very well! I entered my info on Angi and less than 2 minutes later, I got their call. An hour or so later, the workmen showed up to access the repairs needed. They called the info into their office and a couple of minutes later, I got a call with the estimate. After my acceptance, work began. The owners came and checked on the work while it was being done. They were gracious, knowledgeable, and showed attention to detail. I’m had less than stellar dealings with fence companies in the past and expected much the same this time. This company proved me wrong! If you’re looking for fence repair, search no more!!"
Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures Project
Front side
Landscaping Project
Decks & Porches Project
Decks & Porches Project

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Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Texas Tornado Safe Rooms & Storm Shelters
4.6(
10
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Serving Ennis, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The only hiccup we had was a delay in the delivery and install of the shelter.  Unfortunately this is not under the control of Texas Tornado as the shelters are built by Bennett Steel in Tulsa, OK.  So, being a certified partner installer for Jim Giles safe room, turnaround estimates are subject to many variables at the manufacturer.  Now, when a batch of shelters was finally ready, Texas Tornado drove to Tulsa from Arlington on a Monday, picked up 3 shelters, and by Wed. they were down in Austin installing my brand new 4x6 in my garage.  I genuinely felt like I was a priority.  Install was professionally and carefully done.  Ferroscanning was performed to mark non-drillable areas of the slab.  The crew eased the shelter into the garage, causing no damage and positioning it exactly where I wanted it.  I was constantly told "We want to make sure you're satisfied" by all three of the crew.  They carefully made sure every part of the install was done correctly, not rushing it.  All of the particulars with the special deadbolts were explained and paperwork was handed over.  Balance payment was a snap.  They cleaned the whole shelter and checked all functionality before leaving.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Apache buildings
5.0(
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Serving Ennis, TX and surrounding areas

"I had a 40x60 ft barn built for my house and it went good. The only issue was timing on windows and that was my fault. Jason worked with me to best finish after my order arrived. I was thrilled. I also had Jason build a 40x50 ft garage. It went off without a hitch. His crew was great and Levi went above and beyond to help me out. I am adding on to my shop and also having another structure built in the spring and Jason at Apache will get them both. I highly recommend this company to build your barn."
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Perfection Roofing & Home Repairs LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Ennis, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I love my "new home". They gave me a great deal and was completely honest about what could be done in my budget without trying to "pad the bill".The guys were professional. The job was done in a timely fashion. The clean up was great. I would definitely hire them again."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Ennis, 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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