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Avatar for Lee Dickerson & Son
Lee Dickerson & Son
4.9(
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Serving Etters, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"High standards for doing things the right way. Went above and beyond expectations. Work and materials were outstanding. I would highly recommend them for decks or any remodel work.
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Basements
Kitchens

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services of South Central PA
4.6(
315
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Serving Etters, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with the guy. He was a great guy. The wall is plaster so you need someone who knows what they are doing. It did not fix all the way so I had to get someone else come in and do it. He was a great guy. I would give him a callback again. The price was reasonable. He was in and out."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Myriad Home Improvement & Handyman Services LLC
4.2(
1,728
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Serving Etters, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

"This review is particularly for Darius who was punctual, professional and good at his work. We are getting ready to rent our place out so we had a list of random items that needed completing that we didn't have the time, expertise or desire to do prior to moving out. We purchased the Handyman for the Day and I gave him my list of things to do and he got right to it and did an excellent job. Several jobs that would have taken me and my husband at least half a day he did in only a few hours and he even fixed and exterior trim issue that I figured we'd need to pay a siding company to do. We will be using Myriad for all of our handyman needs in the future if Darius' work quality is anything like the rest of their workers."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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E-Remodeling
5.0(
6
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Serving Etters, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"I'm a Real Estate Investor that renovate, rent and sell homes all around PA. I've been employing Ever and his team since 2019. He has renovated, updated, or repaired 12 of our properties (Single family, Townhouses, Apartments). He is my go to contacting team for all my renovations. They are professional, honest, timely, affordable and very accommodating. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Tasha 20 Year Air Force Veteran Disabled"
Remodeling - General Project
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+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Colmar Contracting
4.7(
7
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Serving Etters, PA and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Colmar Contracting\n\n\nColmar Contracting is your best choice for a professional home improvements company providing complete interior and exterior remodeling and building services.\n\nOur experienced team of contractors are ready to assist you with all of your home improvement needs including Painting, Tile, Kitchens & Baths, Basement Remodeling, Additions, Garages, Windows & Doors, Siding, Ceiling Fan & Light installations, Electrical Upgrades, Patios, Decks and Hardscapes.\n\nAt Colmar Contracting we understand that out of all of the jobs we do the most important one is yours and that is why you will receive 100% of our time, energy and effort until you are completly satisfied.\n\nModern building techniques combined with the best materials and old fashion craftsmanship guarantees a completed project you will be very happy with.\n\nWe look forward to working with you on your next home improvement project. Call us for your free estimate today

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Uzis Contracting
4.2(
23
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Serving Etters, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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 after you see our quality work. 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!\n

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Handymen Project

+97

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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" DO IT TO IT " Handyman
5.0(
4
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Serving Etters, PA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Shane is a high caliber handyman. Trustworthy, reasonably priced, and professional. He has been used for many house projects from installing gutter guards to installing a water softener filtration system. All projects went well and were of top quality. Highly recommend. In my experience, it is very rare to find an honest person in business so look no further."
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Bathroom & Laundry Room Add On
Handicap Ramp
Handicap Ramp

+68

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ashley Home Improvement
4.3(
7
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Serving Etters, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chad was a bit slow on the response initially, but with all the snow we had, it was understandable, just a bit of a hiccup at the beginning.  Once he got started, he worked some long days getting all the misc things completed.  Even made several trips back to the box store for items I picked up but were wrong.  I added a couple of things to his list after he started and he worked them in without a problem.
Next phase will be a bigger bite but waiting until the weather warms up as the house will be open during that time.  I will continue to use Chad a lot going forward."
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Etters, PA

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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