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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
316 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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HomeStead Custom Builders

731 LAFAYETTE RD
4.91(
11
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HomeStead Custom Builders

731 LAFAYETTE RD
4.91(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
343 local quotes requested

We are a family owned and operated company that loves to meet the needs of our customers. We do projects as large as complete home building (we have bluerprints/designs to choose from) and as small as building a deck or any other small remodeling project. Most of our customer base has been strictly from referrals. We stand apart from most other construction/contracting companies because we treat our customers, big or small, just like our close family and friends. We take pride in a job well done!

"Excellent work, communication and employes. Would definitely hire again and highly recommend!"

Denise G on May 2025

We are a family owned and operated company that loves to meet the needs of our customers. We do projects as large as complete home building (we have bluerprints/designs to choose from) and as small as building a deck or any other small remodeling project. Most of our customer base has been strictly from referrals. We stand apart from most other construction/contracting companies because we treat our customers, big or small, just like our close family and friends. We take pride in a job well done!

"Excellent work, communication and employes. Would definitely hire again and highly recommend!"

Denise G on May 2025

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Quality #1 Fence and Deck Co

4.78(
37
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•Approved Pro

Quality #1 Fence and Deck Co

4.78(
37
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1139 local quotes requested

Family owned and operated business with over 25 years experience. Free estimates and competitive pricing. Commercial and residential fence and deck contractor. Serving Nashville and surrounding areas. Call the office to schedule your free estimate at (615) 606-4785.

"Great job!"

Jeffrey H on October 2024

Family owned and operated business with over 25 years experience. Free estimates and competitive pricing. Commercial and residential fence and deck contractor. Serving Nashville and surrounding areas. Call the office to schedule your free estimate at (615) 606-4785.

"Great job!"

Jeffrey H on October 2024

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The Contractors Group, Inc

4011 Hwy 31W
5.00(
9
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The Contractors Group, Inc

4011 Hwy 31W
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
1053 local quotes requested

We fully understand that remodeling your home in the current state of the environment with the latest outbreak can be scary. Our family business is dedicated now more than every to upholding the highest standard of quarantining our work sight from your family members, and providing the very finest renovations with your families safety at the forefront of our priorities. With over 30 years of expert and reliable business experience you can rest assured that your project is in great hands. We offer CDC approved sanitizing of our worksites before we begin and upon completion of our project. Our capacity to provide complete interior design and project plans, and mapped out timelines for your target completion date means your complete peace of mind is our goal. We specialize in Kitchens and Baths but also offer the following: Interior Design, Cabinet Sales, Full Home Renovations, Structural Modifications, Custom built in's & shelving, and Accent Wall Coverings (shiplap, etc).

"The project turned out great! Jim did a fantastic job of keeping me informed throughout the process and managed to beat the deadline by more than a week. We did have an issue with the toilet, but Jim found a solution without adding any additional costs! Overall we are extremely happy with the project and will high Contractors Group again when we finish our entire garage."

Robert K on May 2020

We fully understand that remodeling your home in the current state of the environment with the latest outbreak can be scary. Our family business is dedicated now more than every to upholding the highest standard of quarantining our work sight from your family members, and providing the very finest renovations with your families safety at the forefront of our priorities. With over 30 years of expert and reliable business experience you can rest assured that your project is in great hands. We offer CDC approved sanitizing of our worksites before we begin and upon completion of our project. Our capacity to provide complete interior design and project plans, and mapped out timelines for your target completion date means your complete peace of mind is our goal. We specialize in Kitchens and Baths but also offer the following: Interior Design, Cabinet Sales, Full Home Renovations, Structural Modifications, Custom built in's & shelving, and Accent Wall Coverings (shiplap, etc).

"The project turned out great! Jim did a fantastic job of keeping me informed throughout the process and managed to beat the deadline by more than a week. We did have an issue with the toilet, but Jim found a solution without adding any additional costs! Overall we are extremely happy with the project and will high Contractors Group again when we finish our entire garage."

Robert K on May 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

ALG Contracting, LLC

596 Grider Pond Rd.
4.55(
11
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ALG Contracting, LLC

596 Grider Pond Rd.
4.55(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Were an exterior cleaning and restoration company. We also offer total property maintenance. If it needs done around the home we can do it. We have two full time employees and 4 part time employees due to the working season. We are in a network of contractors that cover the entire Southeast.Our specialties include, non pressure roof cleaning,house washing,deck restoration,fence restoration,concrete restoration,total property maintenance,landscape lighting,bulb replacement,paint prep,pressure washing, exterior cleaning commercial and residential, weed control,graffiti removal,concrete sealing,stone sealing,brick and block sealing,concrete staining,rust removal,epoxy coatings, gutter cleaning.License #8001 Bowling Green /Warren County Kentucky Contractors Licensing board. estimates and advice are always free!

Were an exterior cleaning and restoration company. We also offer total property maintenance. If it needs done around the home we can do it. We have two full time employees and 4 part time employees due to the working season. We are in a network of contractors that cover the entire Southeast.Our specialties include, non pressure roof cleaning,house washing,deck restoration,fence restoration,concrete restoration,total property maintenance,landscape lighting,bulb replacement,paint prep,pressure washing, exterior cleaning commercial and residential, weed control,graffiti removal,concrete sealing,stone sealing,brick and block sealing,concrete staining,rust removal,epoxy coatings, gutter cleaning.License #8001 Bowling Green /Warren County Kentucky Contractors Licensing board. estimates and advice are always free!

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.20(
5
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Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.20(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Byrd's Do It All LLC

4420 Maple Lane
1.00(
2
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Byrd's Do It All LLC

4420 Maple Lane
1.00(
2
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17 years of experience

I love my job and my work reflects that. My company stands on a strong reputation of doing things right. We do a great job at a fair price because that is what YOU deserve. Customer service is our number one priority. My employees are drug tested and background checked. We give free estimates on projects, and new customers receive 10% off. My price and quality are guaranteed to be the best.

I love my job and my work reflects that. My company stands on a strong reputation of doing things right. We do a great job at a fair price because that is what YOU deserve. Customer service is our number one priority. My employees are drug tested and background checked. We give free estimates on projects, and new customers receive 10% off. My price and quality are guaranteed to be the best.

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Emergency services offered

I have 9 years in construction if you need help with anything I be happy to help.

I have 9 years in construction if you need help with anything I be happy to help.

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Franklin, 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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