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TornadoSAFE TEXAS
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Angi Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

TornadoSAFE has been the leader in the manufacturing and certified installation of severe weather storm shelters for over a decade. We know tornado protection. We also know that you have choices when it comes to selecting a storm shelter to protect you and your loved ones, and we are committed to providing you a seamless, intuitive, and YOU focused experience. Tornado's are stressful - selecting tornado protection doesn't have to be. With thousands of customers having trusted TornadoSafe for tornado protection - you'll feel the difference. We are based, live, and ingrained in our Texas community, and a certified veteran owned business.\nWe know you're busy, so we have designed an industry leading shelter mobile showroom - follow us on social for pop-up event locations! \n Call or text (855) TX STORM

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Whitford’s Welding
New to Angi

Angi Approved

In business since 0

Professional welder that takes great pride in every weld I make and in everything I repair or build. I physically cannot walk away from my work until it’s 100% complete and up to my standards as well as yours. PERFECT is my standard and nothing less. I just restarted my business after taking some time off to take care of some family matters. All of my work previously was by word of mouth, I never advertised. I did 1 job and I think they bragged to the whole world because I ended up getting more work than I could handle. Every client after did the same. My work always speaks for itself. I promise to always do quality work with my safety as well as yours in mind. I can weld practically every process known to man (TIG, Stick, MIG, Fluxcore, High Frequency TIG, Oxy/Acetylene). I am proficient in all alloys (Carbon, Stainless, Chromoly, Inconel, hastalloy, Aluminum, Titanium, Nickel). Been welding professionally for 28 years. I’m very skilled in X-Ray pipe welding and structures.

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HERNANDEZ CLEANING & RESTORATION, LLC
4.94(
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Angi Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jay's crew was very helpful, and Jay was good with keeping us up to date with project progress and any updates on schedule slipping. Work quality was good too!"
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Your Castle Repair and Remodel
New to Angi

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Your Castle is a veteran owned, small and local business. From small jobs like fixing a faucet to complete remodels of your home this team is your go to place. They specialize in energy conservation.

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Personal Touch
New to Angi

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Over 35+ years of experience in drywall, painting, vinyl wall coverings, cabinet finishing along with woodworking and\nsome light to moderate welding skills,tile\nyou can also visit this web site for more customer reviews on my work http://www.redbeacon.com/s/personal-touch

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Darnell Green Remodeling
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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

The professionals at Darnell Green Remodeling are the prime choice for home improvement and remodeling in the Grand Prairie and Arlington area. As a locally owned Arlington handyman service, we enjoy working in our community for Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Ceramic Tile Removal & Installation, Porcelain Tile Removal & Installation, Wood Fence Repair & Installation, New Lease Make Ready, Drywall Repair & Texture, Popcorn Texture Removal, Laminate Flooring, and Handyman Repairs.

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Three Oaks Design and Build
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In business since 2023

Free estimates

"I chose the design i liked the most and gave it to the contractor he recommended and had it built. The plans were perfect. Chad was really friendly and communicative."
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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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