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Adam Contracting
4.5(
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Serving Falls Church, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My only regret is not hiring Adam Contracting sooner. From the beginning of the project, I was updated on the schedule and cost. All of the employees were professional, and skilled, and left my house clean after each task. If I had issues or noticed something that needed to be changed the owner addressed the concern immediately. I am very happy with the finished project!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Marconi Construction LLC
4.7(
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Serving Falls Church, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding. Marconi Orozco does excellent work. The project was completed on time and within the cost estimate given at the signing of the contract. Also I was kept informed throughout the process of completing the remodeling project. They did a great job of cleaning up each day. True professionalism and quality of work is truly superb. I will highly recommend Marconi for any home improvement or remodeling project."
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Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Manny's Painting Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Falls Church, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Manny was great! Hanged, taped, mudded, and sanded roughly 8.5' X 8' wall that I framed... had 'my studs' not been slightly twisted, bowed and warped the wall would be 100% perfect. Manny's work was excellent and the wall is smooth no divots or gaps. I provided the drywall and corner bead. Will definitely hire Manny again!"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
Four Seasons Design Build
5.0(
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Serving Falls Church, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was just great and Four Seasons did not go over budget. Everything was of a very high quality. Ken's crew is really hard working. They would often arrive before daylight -- Ken, too -- and work until after dark. They were always willing to address any concerns I had. Everything promised in the contract was done. The quality was great. They are very careful workers. The finish was very impressive. The work included clearing the space, building the foundation and cement floor, constructing the garage, and building a cement driveway."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Great American Log Homes
4.8(
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Serving Falls Church, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"The work was accomplished quickly, quietly and with a craftsmanship which is unexpected in today's market. The look of the stairs is simple, classic and very attractive, and structurally the work is absolutely solid and without a tremble or creaking underfoot. Impossible to imagine how anybody at any price could do better work. Mr. Painter is a master builder who produces exceptional work at a very reasonable price no matter if the job is large or small. We unreservedly recommend him."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Angel Services Group
4.4(
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Serving Falls Church, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a great experience. They exceeded my expectations. A team of detail oriented professionals made my dreams come true. They treated my house and belongings as if it was their own. I could have not found a better group to handle the job. I’m a very detail oriented person but these guys left me speechless."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Argo Contractors
5.0(
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Serving Falls Church, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Argo LLC to remodel my kitchen and bathroom. The construction crew were simply fantastic. The process from start to completion was unexpectedly easy. The team arrived when scheduled, introduced themselves and immediately went to work. They were here all day, replacing kitchen cabinets and remodeling bathroom. I was aware of their interactions during the process and so appreciated their joint cooperation with each other. They cleaned the area each day after the work was done. Their products are not only highly attractive but my kitchen and bathroom are more comfortable and convenient. The price I paid was the same as the estimate they gave me before the start. I couldn’t be more pleased."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rent-A-Pro Handyman Services LLC
4.6(
418
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Serving Falls Church, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time we've used Rent-A-Pro Handyman and we would certainly use them again! Ted and Miguel both do outstanding work. We were impressed that all of the things on our to-do list were taken care of so quickly and that the results were fantastic!"
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Falls Church, VA

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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